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Massive Russian Strikes Cripple Ukraine’s Power Grid Ahead of Peace Talks

An employee works at a thermal power plant damaged by multiple Russian missile strikes, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Russian forces launched a sweeping overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy network, striking multiple regions just hours before planned peace discussions. The barrage targeted major cities including Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging power stations and transmission lines that millions rely on for heat and electricity during freezing winter conditions. Ukrainian officials reported widespread outages, with emergency crews working through the night to stabilize the grid. Residential areas were also hit, leaving civilians injured and prompting renewed concerns about the humanitarian toll of the conflict. The timing of the strikes has drawn sharp criticism from Ukrainian leaders, who argue the attacks are intended to undermine the upcoming negotiations and pressure Kyiv at the bargaining table. Despite the escalation, both sides are still expected to attend the talks, thou...
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AI Strength Lifts U.S. Futures as Earnings Season Builds Momentum

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Tuesday, signaling another upbeat session as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence helped revive appetite for tech shares. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all pointed to early gains, extending the positive tone that began the week.

Tech sentiment improved after Palantir delivered stronger‑than‑expected quarterly results, highlighting robust demand for its AI platforms. The company’s upbeat outlook helped push its shares sharply higher in premarket trading and boosted confidence across the broader technology sector.

Major indexes reflected that optimism. Nasdaq futures led the move, supported by renewed interest in AI‑linked names. S&P 500 futures also ticked upward, while Dow futures held modest gains following Monday’s strong rally.

Investors are watching earnings closely, with a heavy slate of corporate results expected throughout the week. The flow of reports is likely to shape expectations for both economic resilience and the trajectory of interest rates.

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