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A week that started with routine headlines ended with global tremors. Military tensions spiked overseas, snow buried major cities at home, and Washington quietly reset the rules on trade.

Meanwhile, public health officials tracked outbreaks that shouldn’t be happening — and tech giants made bets big enough to reshape the AI race.

It was the kind of week where foreign policy, weather, economics, and innovation all collided. Here’s what you need to know before Monday starts.

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The United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian targets as President Donald Trump announced the operation publicly, escalating direct confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Early casualty and damage assessments remain fluid as governments release limited details.

The strikes mark one of the most direct military actions between the two countries in recent years. Regional airspace closures and military repositioning followed quickly, signaling heightened alert across neighboring states.

The risk now is whether retaliation expands beyond targeted exchanges. Energy markets, shipping lanes, and U.S. troop deployments in the region are sensitive to further escalation as diplomacy and deterrence unfold.

A powerful nor’easter driven by bomb cyclone conditions dumped record snowfall across parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Several states declared emergencies as airports, highways, and rail systems shut down.

Some communities reported snowfall totals not seen in decades, with hurricane-force wind gusts compounding the impact. Utility crews worked extended shifts to restore power while municipalities prioritized clearing major roads.

Recovery efforts are expected to continue into the coming week. The storm renewed focus on infrastructure resilience, emergency preparedness, and how cities respond to increasingly extreme weather events.

Federal surveillance data show continued measles activity across multiple states, with updated case totals reflecting ongoing outbreaks. Public health officials are emphasizing vaccination outreach and rapid containment measures.

Measles spreads easily in under-immunized communities and can lead to serious complications, particularly in children. Health departments are coordinating with schools and clinics to prevent further transmission.

The persistence of outbreaks highlights vulnerabilities when vaccination coverage declines. Officials say maintaining routine immunization remains the most effective defense.

A renewed push for tariff refunds is accelerating after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a major tariff regime that had reshaped import costs across multiple sectors. The decision narrowed how emergency economic powers can be used to impose sweeping duties.

Importers, manufacturers, and retailers now face a shifting policy landscape as officials consider alternate trade tools. Companies that set contracts and pricing under the prior framework must reassess costs and exposure to further legal changes.

Washington’s next steps could prolong uncertainty, especially if replacement levies differ in scope or timing. Consumers and small businesses are often first to feel the impact when trade rules change quickly.

Meta struck a deal to buy next-generation AI chips from AMD that could exceed $100 billion, pairing long-term supply commitments with an equity-linked structure. The agreement signals large-scale data center expansion as AI demand accelerates.

AMD gains a high-profile customer and strengthens its position in the inference market, while Meta reduces reliance on a single dominant supplier. The deal ties hardware delivery to financial performance milestones.

The scale of the investment suggests AI spending is becoming a sustained infrastructure cycle rather than a short-term buildout. Shifts in chip supply and competition could influence cloud pricing and enterprise adoption in the year ahead.

The U.S. Congress is poised to confront tough decisions on war powers, funding, and oversight as lawmakers consider measures to restrain or endorse executive military action abroad. Bipartisan fractures could shape legislative outcomes early this week.

Lawmakers return to Washington ahead of a looming government funding deadline that will determine whether agencies remain open or face a partial shutdown. Decisions in the coming days could shape federal spending levels, border policy negotiations, and market stability heading into the spring fiscal cycle.

The Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games begin March 6, drawing athletes from dozens of countries to northern Italy as organizers finalize security and venue preparations, and the event will capture global attention just weeks after the Olympics while spotlighting elite Para sport on a major international stage.

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This week underscored how interconnected global security, domestic stability, and economic power have become. Military escalation in the Middle East carries immediate consequences for energy markets and U.S. foreign policy.

Extreme weather continues to test infrastructure resilience at home, while measles outbreaks highlight vulnerabilities in public health systems. At the same time, the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling and a massive AI chip deal show how legal authority and technological capacity are reshaping economic competition.

The through line is institutional strain — and how governments, markets, and communities respond when multiple pressures converge at once.

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An escaped pet monkey wandered into a Missouri homeowner’s garage before authorities safely captured it, bringing an unusual end to a neighborhood search detailed in a suburban roundup.

Researchers dug deeper into Antarctica’s eerie red waterfall as the Blood Falls mystery got a fresh scientific explanation.

The European Union finalized new rules governing artificial intelligence systems, setting global standards for high-risk AI deployment.

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