Peter Alexander departs NBC News after 22 years to join MS NOW, seeking a better work-life balance and more family time. His next role is unclear, but speculation points to an anchor slot at MS NOW.

Earth Hour, backed by WWF, unites over 190 countries in a lights-off initiative to combat climate change and nature loss, celebrating its 20th annual event. Participants worldwide, including Portugal, engage in educational activities, emphasizing the role of individual actions in conservation.

UFC plans a massive event at the White House for America's 250th anniversary, raising eyebrows over its political and sporting implications. Critics question its talent lineup and potential polarization, while supporters hail it as historic.

A federal judge mandates Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility to ensure detainees have access to confidential legal calls, citing First Amendment concerns. This injunction highlights issues of detainee rights and facility security, amid criticisms from Amnesty International about conditions and unpublicized policies.

Coaches and players criticize the NCAA women's tournament's two-site format for disrupting preparation and logistics, raising concerns over limited practice and game quality. The NCAA defends the format citing increased attendance, while critics like UConn's Auriemma challenge its benefits and call for more coach input.

Google is supporting a Nexus Data Centers project in Texas to house Anthropic's AI infrastructure, with plans to provide construction loans and attract bank financing by mid-year. The site will use on-site gas turbines for power, reducing dependence on public utilities, and aims to expand its processing capacity to 7.7 gigawatts, enhancing energy resilience for AI workloads.

Despite multiple bipartisan bills aiming to secure pay for air traffic controllers and TSA workers during government shutdowns, progress in Congress remains stalled. Experts highlight political polarization and a lack of sustained public pressure as major obstacles to enacting permanent protections for these essential workers.

Meitu's photo, video, and design products soared to RMB 2.95 billion in 2025, largely due to AI Agent adoption and increased global subscribers. Their expansion outside China saw over 100 million MAU, with strong gains in Europe, the Americas, and East Asia, as the company leads in AI imaging tools.

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win Olympic gold in athletics, has passed away at 86. Celebrated for her long jump world record in 1964, Rand's legacy includes 12 national titles and cultural iconic status.

In a decisive move, Nepal's former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested over the deadly September protests. The arrests follow a government-commissioned report citing leadership negligence, marking a shift under Prime Minister Balendra Shah towards accountability and institutional reform.