Science & Space
SpaceX completed a launch from Cape Canaveral as NASA delayed rollback of the Artemis II rocket stack due to weather and scheduling factors. The Falcon 9 mission continued SpaceX's rapid launch cadence while NASA manages the timeline for its first crewed lunar mission in decades. Coordination Challenges Both
Tech & AI
Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle have committed to massive AI infrastructure spending in 2026, with combined investments reaching $650 billion. The spending focuses on data centers, computing hardware, and energy infrastructure to support AI model training and deployment at scale. Energy Concerns The infrastructure investments include commitments to secure
Science & Space
NASA continues preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in over 50 years. The mission is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center. Four astronauts will fly around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, testing systems for future lunar landings. The crew has been training
Business & Economy
Corporate America continues job cuts in early 2026 as companies streamline operations amid rising adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Major employers including Amazon, Meta, Block, and others have announced significant workforce reductions. The cuts span technology, retail, and other sectors. Driving Factors Companies cite efficiency initiatives and AI adoption as
Tech & AI
Artificial intelligence skills have emerged as the hardest to find globally for the first time, according to ManpowerGroup's 2026 Talent Shortage Survey. The finding marks a shift from previous years where IT skills dominated the shortage list. AI expertise is now in demand across industries as companies accelerate
Culture
Major streaming platforms released significant content throughout February, with high-profile films and series making their debuts across Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and others. Netflix led the month with original content and catalog additions. Notable releases included returning series and fresh original films. The February slate reflects ongoing competition among platforms
Tech & AI
Apple is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI capabilities into its ecosystem, according to reports. The collaboration runs certain AI features on Google's Gemini model through Apple's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. Apple will use Gemini for specific tasks while developing proprietary AI for core device
Business & Economy
Amazon confirmed plans to cut approximately 16,000 corporate positions in 2026, marking one of the largest workforce reductions by a single company this year. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring effort focused on efficiency and cost management. Amazon follows a growing list of major corporations announcing