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Europe on edge as leaders warn the “old world order no longer exists”
European officials at the Munich Security Conference are openly acknowledging a geopolitical shift, urging the U.S. to help “repair and revive trust” as Russia’s threat intensifies.
Quick Hits
- No new SNL tonight — NBC is airing Olympics coverage instead; the next new episode returns Feb. 28. [Source]
- Macron pushes Europe to become a geopolitical power, — warning that the Russian threat “will not disappear.” [Source]
- Software stocks rebound — after a severe AI‑driven selloff, as markets stabilize following updates from Anthropic. [Source]
By The Numbers
Bottom Line
Washington is bracing for a DHS shutdown, Europe is openly acknowledging a new geopolitical reality, and Navalny’s death has triggered a fresh wave of international outrage. Meanwhile, the Olympics continue to dominate global attention as the U.S. tries to climb the medal table.