THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Friday, February 20, 2026 (UTC) | 00:00 UTC
"Trump's 'peace' push, Iran threats and market jitters define a tense day."
WORLD
tense
Trump's Gaza aid vow meets EU tension as Argentina's strike and trade data highlight global political and economic strain.
US
tense
Trump's peace board, Russia deals and wildfires unfold as courts and Democrats push back on his immigration and policy moves.
BUSINESS
anxious
Gold and oil surge on Iran tensions as stocks fall, HSBC cuts staff and Epstein-linked governance questions hit a longtime leader.
SCIENCE
cautious
Scientists report a broad vaccine and spreading cattle flu while a biotech investor prepares to steer US science funding at NSF.
CULTURE
reflective
New plays put addiction and sobriety center stage, mirroring a growing cultural focus on recovery and relapse.
SPORTS
upbeat
US women seize skating and hockey golds as the NBA targets tanking, Indiana woos the Bears and Hodgkinson breaks a world record.