**Trending News Round-Up (Feb 10, 2026)**
**World**: Ethiopia is reportedly training Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces at a secret camp, drawing regional powers further into Sudan’s conflict. A Russian attack in eastern Ukraine killed a mother and daughter and injured others, while Estonia warned of a Russian military buildup aimed at shifting Europe’s balance of power and Taiwanese negotiators travelled to Washington for final talks on a trade deal.
**Sports**: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss the upcoming NBA All‑Star Game because of a knee injury. At the Milano‑Cortina Olympics, the IOC banned Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing his “helmet of remembrance” honoring war victims (he may wear a black armband instead), and Italy clinched gold in the short‑track mixed team relay.
**Business & Finance**: Coca‑Cola forecast sluggish revenue growth for 2026 after weaker soda demand, sending its shares down. Alphabet raised $20 billion through a bond sale to fund artificial‑intelligence projects, while Spotify projected profits above expectations thanks to surging users and price hikes. Toymaker Hasbro announced a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to produce official “Harry Potter” toys, and DuPont projected strong 2026 profits amid healthcare gains and restructuring.
**Crypto & Blockchain**: South Korea’s financial watchdog called for stricter regulation after local exchange Bithumb accidentally gave away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to customers, triggering a sharp sell‑off and highlighting vulnerabilities in crypto systems.
**Entertainment**: The Super Bowl LX halftime show topped entertainment news as Bad Bunny brought out Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga for surprise performances. Jennifer Aniston reprised her “Friends” character in a skit with Ben Affleck and Tom Brady, and JAY‑Z attended the game with daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi. Meanwhile, outlets reported the passing of actor Blake Garrett and 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold and provided updates on the search for Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother.
**U.S. Politics**: Entering his second year in office, President Donald Trump’s supporters say they want him to tone down his rhetoric and concentrate on domestic priorities such as immigration reform, healthcare, and reducing national debt, even as they back his aggressive policies and expect results before the midterm elections.
**Technology & AI**: Cisco unveiled a new AI networking chip designed to compete with Broadcom and Nvidia, and Alphabet signaled its AI ambitions by selling $20 billion in bonds. SoftBank’s earnings are poised to benefit from OpenAI investments, Waymo launched fully autonomous operations in Nashville, and Amazon is reportedly developing an AI content marketplace.
**Racing & Holidays**: Cadillac F1 appointed Peter Hynes, an associate of Lewis Hamilton, as its chief racing officer ahead of its entry to Formula 1. With Valentine’s Day approaching, Colombia’s flower industry warned that proposed tariffs could disrupt exports of roses, threatening the holiday supply chain.
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