THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Sunday, February 15, 2026 (UTC) | 18:00 UTC
"Power struggles, roiling markets and a rejected flu shot leave the world on edge but still searching for stability."
WORLD
tense
Protests, poisoning claims and Trump-Israel friction dominate as China eases visas and foreign fighters in Gaza draw fresh scrutiny.
US
anxious
US politics absorb Obama's rebuke of Trump as Greenland tensions linger, while storms, taxes and Olympic drama crowd the home front.
BUSINESS
anxious
AI euphoria sours into a market slump, even as EM currencies steady and fuel, transit and Lebanon's rescue talks expose deep strains.
SCIENCE
curious
Scientists explore the biology and culture of kissing, and trial an electronic coach promising data-driven gains in ski jumping.
HEALTH
cautious
FDA's Moderna setback tempers mRNA flu hopes but may sharpen future vaccine trials and safety benchmarks.
CULTURE
upbeat
A record-setting 'Simpsons' underscores TV longevity as streaming stages curate classic and new theater for at-home audiences.
SPORTS
energetic
Top athletes juggle loyalty, health and scrutiny as Giannis recommits, Harper fumes, Vonn eyes surgery and football drama unfolds.