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TECH:
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- Google Gemini 3.1 Pro rollout globally (Releasebot)

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- India, China, Pakistan invite Bangladesh Foreign Minister (Facebook/CentristNationTV)
- India seeks forward-looking ties with Bangladesh (Asian News Network)
- India-Pakistan cricket in Colombo (Daily Star)

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- EU, UK warn Trump trade deals at risk over 15% tariff (CNBC)
- Poland, Germany, France, Italy, UK joint air defense (Notes from Poland)
- EU "Made in Europe" proposal delayed (Euronews)
- E6 meeting: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland (Politico)

ENERGY:
- Oil traders may be pricing Iran risk too lightly (OilPrice)
- EU fails to win US, G7 backing for Russian oil restrictions (AA.com)

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- TII opens cloud access to superconducting QPUs (The Quantum Insider)
- NbRe triplet superconductor breakthrough (ScienceTimes)
- Harvard microscopic mirrors for quantum networks (Open Access Government)
- Quantum computing stepping into pre-industrial phase (Futura Sciences)

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U.S. President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (not pictured), in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025.
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Europe has warned that trade deals struck with the U.S. could now be at risk after President Donald Trump unveiled a new global 15% tariff on all imports at the weekend.
Trump's move came after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday [struck down](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/trump-global-trade-tariff-supreme-court.html) his global tariffs policy, implemented last spring, that had upset the long-standing global trading order.
The president reacted to the Supreme Court's judgment by initially announcing a new universal 10% levy, [using a different legal framework for the latest tariffs](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/21/trump-tariffs.html), but then increased the global tariff rate to 15% — the legal maximum which can be in place for 150 days before Congressional approval is required.
The new import duties are "effective immediately," Trump said in [a Truth Social post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116109447886304328) on Saturday.
Officials in Europe and London expressed alarm and consternation at the latest upheaval in global trade relations, saying Trump's new tariff policy could upend trade deals signed with the U.S. last year.
They asked for more clarity from the White House as to what the new tariff policy framework means in practice for their respective trade deals, which saw most EU exports to the States hit with a 15% duty, and those from the U.K. slapped with a 10% levy.

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"Pure tariff chaos from the U.S. administration," the Chair of the European Parliament's committee on International Trade, Bernd Lange, reacted to the White House on Sunday.
"No one can make sense of it anymore — only open questions and growing uncertainty for the EU and other U.S. trading partners," [Lange wrote](https://x.com/berndlange/status/2025522476516602065?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet) on social media platform X.
"Do new tariffs ... not constitute a breach of the deal? Regardless, no one knows whether the US will adhere to it – or even be able to," Lange said, adding that "clarity and legal certainty are needed before any further steps are taken."
The European Parliament's trade committee is due to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss Trump's latest trade move, and Lange said he'll propose suspending the implementation of the U.S.-EU trade deal until the bloc has "a comprehensive legal assessment and clear commitments from the U.S" regarding the latest tariffs.
The European Commission issued [a statement](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_450) Sunday noting that "a deal is a deal" and that it expected the U.S. "to honour its commitments ... just as the EU stands by its commitments." CNBC has asked the Commission for further comment.

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created in Berlin on January 6, 2026 shows (clockwise, from top L) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (in Brussels on December 18, 2025), Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (in Johannesburg on November 23, 2025), Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (in Brussels on December 18, 2025), Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk (in Brussels on December 18, 2025), France's President Emmanuel Macron (at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026) and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (in London on December 10, 2025). A group of European leaders on January 6, 2026 underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told German broadcaster ARD that there would be "a very clear European position on this" ahead of his visit to the White House in early March, but he deferred to the European Commission in Brussels as to how the EU would respond to the tariffs.
However, French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier suggested that Brussels could hit back at Washington. Speaking to the Financial Times, Forissier urged EU members to ["be naive"](https://www.ft.com/content/b1177a90-56ed-4936-8a02-a72424df510d) and to adopt a united approach against the White House's new trade position.
The U.K. has also questioned how the new tariff policy will affect its trade deal with the States, which, given its [baseline 10% tariff rate](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/08/trump-uk-trade-deal-tariffs.html), had put the country at a competitive advantage to its European neighbors.
"Under any scenario, we expect our privileged trading position with the U.S. to continue and will work with the administration to understand how the ruling will affect tariffs for the U.K. and the rest of the world," a U.K. government spokesperson said at the weekend.

## Trade deals on, or off?
Europe's bitter reaction to the new tariff policy means U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has his work cut out to reassure partners that trade deals agreed last summer still stand.
Greer defended Trump's tariff stance on Sunday, saying the president's trade policy has not changed fundamentally, and that trade deals still stand.
"The president's policy was going to continue. That's why they signed these deals, even while the litigation was pending. So we're having active conversations with them. We want them to understand that these deals are going to be good deals. We expect to stand by them. We expect our partners to stand by them," he told CBS' Face the Nation.
"And I haven't heard anyone yet come to me and say, 'the deal's off.' They want to see how this plays out. I'm in active conversation with them on it," he added.

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On the face of it, current U.S. trade tariffs on the EU are not changing, with the new 15% rate the same as the rate under its trade deal. Exclusions still apply too, with pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, fertilizers and certain agricultural products exempt, while other tariffs on auto and steel exports remain the same.
Those with the lowest tariffs to begin with [are ostensibly hurt more](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/trump-higher-tariffs-us-allies-rivals-trade-relief.html), however, with the U.K. at a notable disadvantage if its trade deal tariff rate is not honored.
On a trade-weighted basis, the U.K. faces a 2.1 percentage point increase in its average tariff rate, while the EU sees a 0.8 point rise, [according to analysis](https://globaltradealert.org/reports/S122-US-Tariff-Estimates)from Swiss-based trade watchdog Global Trade Alert. In contrast, Brazil's rate plunges 13.6 points, and China's drops 7.1 points.
Tina Fordham, founder of Fordham Global Foresight, told CNBC Monday that the U.S.' closest allies seem to be worst hit by what she described as the latest "trade chaos" but agreed more clarity was needed from U.S. officials.
"This is an administration that doesn't think too much about second or third-order effects, and so what we're seeing is that those countries that tried to get in early and do an advantageous deal when the president was first starting to talk about these levies ... are being penalized," she told CNBC's "Europe Early Edition."
[European markets opened lower](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-trump-tariffs-reaction.html) on Monday, showing investor jitters over the latest tariff move. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Sunday that the trans-Atlantic business relationship could suffer as a result of trade uncertainty.
"It's critically important that all people in the trade, both outside of the United States, but also in the United States, have clarity about the future of the relationships," she told CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday.
"It's a bit like driving. You want to know the rules of the road before you get in the car. It's the same with trade," she added.
"If it [the new tariffs policy] shakes the whole equilibrium which people in the trade had got used to ... [it] is going to bring about disruptions in the business for sure," she said.
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Notes from Poland is run by a [small editorial team](https://notesfrompoland.com/about-us/#editor-team) and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support.

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK have agreed to jointly develop and procure low-cost air defence systems, including drones and missiles, with the aim of boosting Europe’s ability to deal with growing aerial threats, especially from Russia.

The announcement was made during a summit on Friday in Kraków, southern Poland, of the so-called European Group of Five (E5). NATO deputy secretary general Radmila Šekerinska and the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, also attended.

Podczas krakowskiego spotkania Grupy 5 Europejskich Ministrów Obrony [#E5](https://twitter.com/hashtag/E5?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) potwierdziliśmy jedność Europy i wspólną odpowiedzialność za nasze bezpieczeństwo. Podpisaliśmy ważne zobowiązanie dotyczące wspólnego rozwoju zdolności rażenia z wykorzystaniem niskokosztowego uzbrojenia… [pic.twitter.com/HUV41I1IKh](https://t.co/HUV41I1IKh)

— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) [February 20, 2026](https://twitter.com/KosiniakKamysz/status/2024837572011159651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In a joint statement, the quintet said they had agreed to launch the Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative. Effectors are weapons systems mounted on equipment such as drones, while autonomous platforms are the actual unmanned aerial vehicles themselves.

“In doing so, we aim to prevent potential aggression by Russia and ensure the capacity to respond to a broad range of threats,” said the group.

“Alongside cooperation on traditional weapons systems, this will improve our collective security within the alliance, help fulfil NATO capability requirements, and strengthen European cooperation with a view to greater burden-sharing among allies.”

The initiative is partly a response to growing incidents of air incursions and airspace violations by Russia and Belarus against NATO countries.

In September, Poland and its NATO allies [shot down](https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/09/10/poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-that-entered-its-airspace-in-unprecedented-violation/) a number of Russian military drones that entered Polish airspace in what authorities called an “unprecedented violation”.

That response was initially heralded as a successful show of NATO’s resolve, but it quickly became clear that Poland and other countries on the eastern front [lacked](https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/10/25/flashy-hardware-fragile-strategy-is-poland-natos-biggest-defence-spender-preparing-for-the-right-war/) adequate anti-drone defence capabilities.

Expensive jets and their expensive missiles, costing over a million euros a piece, were used to destroy cheap Russian weapons. Only three out of 21 drones were neutralised, while Ukraine, by comparison, normally takes down over 90% of Russian swarms.

Poland has raised defence spending to the highest relative level in NATO, buying hundreds of tanks, aircraft, howitzers and other hardware.

But the recent Russian drone incursions have reignited a difficult question: is Poland preparing for the right war? [https://t.co/Uya7dizUPi](https://t.co/Uya7dizUPi)

— Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) [October 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/notesfrompoland/status/1982012144997511322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

“Technologies and combat techniques are changing rapidly – we must react quickly and appropriately,” said Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

“We need to make sure that we are matching the cost of the threats with the cost of defence,” commented the UK’s minister of state for defence readiness and industry, Luke Pollard, quoted by Politico Europe.

The UK government said in a separate statement that the first project under the LEAP initiative will be delivered by 2027. Pollard referred to the initiative as a “multi-million pound, multi-million euro commitment”, reports Reuters.

The E5 defence ministers also reiterated their commitment to boosting respective defence spending to 5% of GDP as agreed by NATO. Poland is already close to hitting that target, with its defence budget set to reach 4.8% of GDP this year, the [largest relative](https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/09/02/poland-largest-relative-defence-spender-in-nato-new-figures-confirm/) figure in NATO.

Today I represented the United Kingdom at the E5 meeting in Poland of Europe’s five largest defence powers.

We announced a new joint low cost effector we will develop jointly to take out drones and air threats.

We also reinforced our collective support for Ukraine. [pic.twitter.com/vvsruRhm0a](https://t.co/vvsruRhm0a)

— Luke Pollard MP (@LukePollard) [February 20, 2026](https://twitter.com/LukePollard/status/2024885125817717210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Last month, Poland [signed an agreement](https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/01/30/poland-signs-contract-for-anti-drone-system-in-wake-of-russian-incursions/) with Norwegian partners to develop a new anti-drone system called SAN, which Warsaw claims will be the first of its kind in Europe and is intended to protect the country’s eastern borders.

Part of the funding for SAN comes from the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, which is [providing almost €44 billion](https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/02/17/eu-approves-e44-billion-in-safe-defence-loans-for-poland/) (185 billion zloty) in loans for Poland to support its defence spending.

In their statement on Friday, the E5 defence ministers “welcomed the EU’s commitment to providing member states with increased fiscal flexibility for defence spending and to create lending instruments”.

However, the SAFE programme has been mired in domestic political controversy in Poland, where the right-wing opposition has urged conservative President Karol Nawrocki to try to block the funds, arguing they will place Warsaw under stronger influence from Brussels and potentially anger Washington.

Poland has signed an agreement for a new anti-drone system that it claims will be the first of its kind in Europe.

The network is intended to protect Poland’s eastern borders, where last year around 20 Russian drones crossed in an unprecedented incursion [https://t.co/WhWhJxDwXA](https://t.co/WhWhJxDwXA)

— Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) [January 30, 2026](https://twitter.com/notesfrompoland/status/2017209970165416313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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Main image credit: [MON](https://www.gov.pl/web/obrona-narodowa/wzmacniamy-relacje-sojusznicze-i-wole-dalszego-dzialania-w-ramach-grupy-e5) (under [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en))

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Insider Brief

- Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched a cloud service providing partners with access to its in-house superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs).

- The QPUs, developed by TII’s Quantum Computing Hardware Lab, range from 5 to 25 qubits and include locally fabricated chips with coherence times up to ten times longer than the lab’s first-generation prototypes.

- The platform integrates TII’s open-source Qibo framework to enable cloud-based execution of quantum and hybrid quantum-classical workloads.

PRESS RELEASE — The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced the launch of a cloud service providing access to Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) developed by TII’s Quantum Computing Hardware Lab. Initially available to TII partners, the service enables users to run quantum workloads directly on TII’s physical quantum hardware in the cloud.

Established four years ago, the Quantum Research Center’s Quantum Computing Hardware Lab has advanced from foundational capability-building to delivering cloud-accessible quantum systems based on superconducting devices. The lab currently operates multiple QPU systems ranging from 5 to 25 qubits, including in-house fabricated chips that demonstrate quantum coherence times up to ten times longer than TII’s first-generation prototypes. These advances reflect growing in-house expertise across quantum design, fabrication, and system-level integration.

The launch is the result of a coordinated effort between the Quantum Computing Hardware Lab and TII’s Quantum Middleware team, with Qibo serving as the software layer for job submission and execution workflows. Qibo is TII’s open-source quantum software framework that enables users to build quantum circuits and hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and to execute them seamlessly across simulators and QPU backends through a unified interface. The platform is available at https://tii.qibo.science.
https://thequantuminsider.com/data/

Dr. Leandro Aolita, Chief Researcher of TII’s Quantum Research Centre, said: “Launching a cloud-accessible QPU service only four years after establishing the lab demonstrates both the pace and ambition of our quantum program. Until now, this infrastructure has been used internally by TII’s Quantum Algorithms team to develop, validate, and benchmark quantum workflows. With today’s launch, we are extending that same cloud-based access model to our partners, providing a practical platform to accelerate experimentation and hybrid quantum-classical development on locally developed infrastructure.”

The service will continue to expand over time, with additional capabilities, system upgrades, and partner access pathways introduced as the quantum ecosystem matures.

By enabling cloud-based access to its physical quantum hardware, TII is advancing applied quantum research and hybrid quantum–classical experimentation on locally developed systems. To learn more, visit: [https://q-cloud.tii.ae](https://q-cloud.tii.ae/)
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- Oil prices hit six-month highs as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of potential supply disruptions involving Iran’s 3 million barrels per day of output.

- Markets appear complacent despite rising military threats, with both sides issuing warnings, U.S. forces increasing their Gulf presence, and Iran conducting military drills.

- The “oil glut” narrative is increasingly questionable, as global inventories sit well below five-year averages.

 Crude oil prices on Thursday [settled](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-dip-investors-assess-trajectory-us-iran-tensions-2026-02-19/) at the highest in six months, with [Brent crude](/oil-price-charts/) topping $71 per barrel and [WTI](/oil-price-charts/) over $66. However, this may be just the start of a much stronger rally—it all depends on developments between the United States and Iran.
The latest round of negotiations between the two on Iran’s nuclear program started well enough, with both sides signaling they wanted to make a deal. Iran’s Foreign Minister signaled there was progress being made, saying the negotiating teams had agreed on “guiding principles.” However, there were still sticking points, and while these were not detailed by anyone in an official capacity, the U.S. president apparently lost patience and issued a grave warning to Iran: make a deal or “Otherwise bad things happen.”
In evidence of just how fast geopolitical tensions could escalate, Iran responded with its own warning, saying that “in the event that it is subjected to military aggression, Iran will respond decisively and proportionately” in a letter to the United Nations.
“All bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile force in the region would constitute legitimate targets,” Tehran also [warned](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-warns-escalating-iran-tensions-amid-us-military-build-up-2026-02-19/). “The United States would bear full and direct responsibility for any unpredictable and uncontrolled consequences.”
Backing these warnings with actions, the United States has been building up its already sizable military presence in the Persian Gulf, while Iran has been engaging in military drills, first in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, and then in the Gulf of Oman, together with Russia.
In such an environment, it is actually surprising that oil prices have now soared much higher. Iran is, after all, a major oil producer, with over 3 million barrels in daily output. Non-OPEC production growth is great for global supply numbers and the glut story still dominates energy reporting, but the disruption of 3 million barrels in daily production can hardly be brushed off, especially if the conflict spreads across the Middle East.
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Indeed, Reuters columnist Clyde Russell noted this week that oil traders are acting as though they expect that “everything will turn out fine”. There is a very good reason for such expectations. President Trump may want to make Iran stop its nuclear program, but he also wants gas for American drivers to remain cheap—and that won’t be possible with a war in the Middle East. There is also the reputational aspect of Trump presenting himself as a peacemaker, although an argument could be put forward that the ultimate goal of what the U.S. is doing to Iran is peace.
There is still a risk of further escalation leading to an oil supply disruption, however. And it may come at a bad moment for those who assume the world is oversupplied with crude oil. It was this assumption that kept a lid on prices over the past year or so despite earlier flare-ups in the Middle East and the sanctions against Russia. There was too much oil in the world anyway, so disruptions would not threaten availability, the assumption went. But this week served more bullish news that could challenge that assumption.
Earlier this week, the Joint Organizations Data Initiative [reported](/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Demand-Slumped-by-614000-Bpd-in-December-on-US-Decline.html) that global oil demand had dropped by over 600,000 barrels daily in December 2025 compared to the previous month and by over 530,000 barrels daily from a year earlier. Production of oil was higher, both within OPEC and outside it. However, inventories were down, by 22 million barrels to a total that was 111.7 million barrels below the five-year average. That does not really say glut.
“Oil glut predictions are seriously exaggerated,” Saudi Aramco’s chief executive, Amin Nasser, said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos last month. Global oil stocks are low, while the amassed barrels in floating storage on tankers are mostly sanctioned supplies, the CEO of the world’s biggest oil firm and top crude exporter said at the time.
What’s more, spare capacity has dwindled over the past year, also limiting potential efforts to boost output in case of major supply disruptions, said Nasser. “It (spare capacity) is at 2.5%, and we need a minimum of 3%. If OPEC+ further unwinds cuts, spare capacity will fall even further, and we will need to watch this very carefully,” he said.
Put the risk of a war in the Middle East next to the lower spare capacity and sanctioned barrels, and the glut begins to look quite a bit less certain. Of course, it should be noted that the risk of war should not be overestimated, as well as underestimated. As Reuters’ Russell noted in his column, the track record of wars in the Middle East suggests the likelihood of an oil supply disruption is limited. Yet it is very much present, if only to make oil traders’ lives more difficult.
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Google is expanding the creative capabilities of the Gemini app with the beta launch of [Lyria 3](https://deepmind.google/models/lyria/), a new AI-powered music generation model designed to help users create original soundtracks in seconds.

The update marks a significant step in Google’s push toward multimodal AI tools that combine text, image, video, and now music creation within a single platform.

## What Lyria 3 Brings to the Gemini App

With Lyria 3, users can generate 30-second music tracks by simply describing an idea in text or uploading a photo or video for inspiration. The AI then composes a complete track based on the prompt — including melody, instrumentation, and even lyrics.

Unlike earlier versions, users no longer need to write their own lyrics. Gemini automatically generates them while offering adjustable controls for:

- Musical style

- Vocal tone

- Tempo

- Overall mood

The model is designed to produce more realistic and musically complex compositions compared to previous iterations, reflecting advancements in generative audio modeling.

Each AI-generated song also comes with custom AI-created cover art, enhancing its usability for social sharing and creative projects.

## Integration With YouTube Creators

Lyria 3 is also being integrated into YouTube’s Dream Track for Shorts, expanding access for content creators looking to generate background music quickly for short-form videos.

All generated audio includes SynthID watermarking, Google’s AI content identification technology, ensuring transparency and traceability of AI-created music.

### Availability and Rollout

The music generation feature is currently rolling out in beta on desktop for users aged 18 and above, with mobile support expected soon.

This release reinforces Google’s broader AI strategy of embedding generative capabilities directly into consumer-facing tools. As demand grows for intelligent creative platforms, innovations like Lyria 3 are shaping the future of digital content production.

For businesses exploring similar innovations, investing in advanced [AI Application Development](https://sisgain.com/ai-software-development-company) can unlock new opportunities in generative media, user engagement, and creative automation across industries.
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TECH/AI:
1. Google Gemini 3.1 Pro launched with Lyria 3 music generation - 30-second AI music tracks (SISGAIN)
2. Google Gemini 3.1 Pro rolling out globally - sharper reasoning, complex tasks (MSN, MobilePanti, Releasebot)

GLOBAL/EUROPE:
1. EU, UK warn Trump trade deals at risk over 15% tariff - "pure tariff chaos" - European Parliament emergency meeting Monday (CNBC)
2. Poland, Germany, France, Italy, UK joint air defense LEAP initiative - low-cost drones/missiles - first project by 2027 (Notes from Poland)

GLOBAL/ASIA:
1. India, China, Pakistan invite Bangladesh Foreign Minister - diplomatic outreach (Facebook/CentristNationTV)
2. India seeks forward-looking ties with Bangladesh new government (Asian News Network)

ENERGY:
1. Oil traders pricing Iran risk too lightly - Brent $71, WTI $66 six-month highs - 3 million bpd disruption risk (OilPrice)

QUANTUM:
1. TII opens cloud access to superconducting QPUs - 5 to 25 qubits, coherence times 10x longer - Abu Dhabi (The Quantum Insider)
2. NbRe triplet superconductor breakthrough - "holy grail" for quantum computing (ScienceTimes)

MARKETS:
1. EU "Made in Europe" proposal delayed - French-led procurement preference facing lobbying (Euronews)
2. E6 meeting: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland - financial issues, multi-speed Europe (Politico)

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📰 **Magoo Briefing** — 9:08 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026

🛠 **TECH/AI:**
• **Google Gemini 3.1 Pro Launches** — New flagship AI model with sharper reasoning, agentic coding, and complex multi-step task handling; rolling out globally across Google platforms (MSN, MobilePanti)
• **Gemini Gets Lyria 3 Music Generation** — Users can now generate 30-second AI music tracks from text prompts or photos; includes auto-generated lyrics, cover art, and YouTube Shorts integration (SISGAIN)

🌍 **GLOBAL/EUROPE:**
• **EU Hits Back at "Pure Tariff Chaos"** — European Parliament calls emergency meeting Monday; trade committee chair proposes suspending US-EU deal until "legal certainty" established over Trump's 15% tariff (CNBC)
• **E5 Nations Launch Joint Air Defense** — Poland, Germany, France, Italy, UK agree to develop LEAP low-cost drones/missiles; first project by 2027; response to Russian drone incursions (Notes from Poland)

🌍 **GLOBAL/ASIA:**
• **India, China, Pakistan Invite Bangladesh FM** — Khalilur Rahman invited for official visits by all three regional powers; marks strengthened diplomatic outreach (Centrist Nation)
• **India Seeks Forward-Looking Bangladesh Ties** — New Delhi pursues constructive relationship with Dhaka's new government despite recent tensions (Asian News Network)

💰 **ENERGY/MARKETS:**
• **Oil Traders "Pricing Iran Risk Too Lightly"** — Brent hits $71, WTI $66 (six-month highs); disruption of Iran's 3 million bpd output could spike prices further; inventories 111M barrels below five-year average (OilPrice)
• **EU "Made in Europe" Proposal Delayed** — French-led procurement preference faces heavy lobbying from opposed EU capitals; another setback for protectionist push (Euronews)

🔬 **QUANTUM/SCIENCE:**
• **TII Opens Cloud Quantum Access** — Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute launches cloud service for 5-25 qubit superconducting QPUs; coherence times 10x longer than first-gen (The Quantum Insider)
• **Triplet Superconductor Breakthrough** — NbRe material shows rare triplet superconductivity; potential "holy grail" platform for stable, energy-efficient quantum computers (ScienceTimes)
• **Europe's "E6" Financial Alignment** — Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland meeting on financial issues; multi-speed Europe model emerges without UK (Politico EU)

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*11 diverse items • Sources: CNBC, Notes from Poland, OilPrice, The Quantum Insider, SISGAIN*


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# News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-23 14:08 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

## Magoo Briefing — 9:08 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026
Sent 11 diverse items covering Tech/AI, Global Politics (Europe/Asia), Energy/Markets, and Quantum/Science.

## Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)

### TECH/AI
- https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/shopping/google-launches-gemini-31-pro-whats-changed-and-how-you-can-avail-it/ar-AA1WHDjA — Google Gemini 3.1 Pro launch
- https://mobilepanti.in/gemini-3-1-pro/ — Gemini 3.1 Pro complex tasks
- https://sisgain.com/blogs/google-gemini-app-ai-music-generation-lyria-3 — Gemini Lyria 3 music generation

### GLOBAL/EUROPE
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/trump-15percent-global-tariff-europe-eu-uk-reaction.html — EU hits back tariff chaos
- https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/02/23/poland-germany-france-italy-and-uk-to-jointly-develop-low-cost-air-defence-systems/ — E5 LEAP air defense initiative

### GLOBAL/ASIA
- https://www.facebook.com/CentristNationTV/posts/india-china-and-pakistan-have-invited-bangladesh-foreign-minister-khalilur-rahma/951604134059956/ — India China Pakistan invite Bangladesh FM
- https://asianews.network/india-seeks-forward-looking-ties-with-bangladeshs-new-government-high-commissioner/ — India forward-looking Bangladesh ties

### ENERGY/MARKETS
- https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Traders-May-Be-Pricing-Iran-Risk-Too-Lightly.html — Oil traders Iran risk pricing
- https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/eus-made-in-europe-proposal-suffers-another-delay — EU Made in Europe delay

### QUANTUM/SCIENCE
- https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/02/23/tii-cloud-access-superconducting-qpus/ — TII cloud quantum QPUs
- https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/61368/20260223/nbre-triplet-superconductor-may-quantum-computings-long-sought-holy-grail-scientists-say.htm — NbRe triplet superconductor breakthrough
- https://www.politico.eu/article/from-platinum-level-to-the-childrens-table-how-a-multi-speed-europe-might-work/ — E6 Europe multi-speed


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✅ **Briefing complete** — 11 diverse items logged to memory/2026-02-23-1408-news-pulse.md

Fresh coverage (9:08 AM EST): Google Gemini 3.1 Pro with Lyria 3 music generation, EU "tariff chaos" response, E5 joint air defense LEAP initiative, India-China-Pakistan Bangladesh diplomacy, oil traders Iran risk pricing, TII Abu Dhabi quantum cloud access, NbRe superconductor breakthrough.


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- **NO MORE than 2 items on the same topic/story** (even from different sources)
- Diverse sources: mix of Reuters, AP, BBC, Politico, TechCrunch, Ars, etc.

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- GitHub/Tech (2-3 items) — repos, releases, security
- AI Industry (2-3 items) — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, startups
- Global Politics (2-3 items) — US, Europe, Asia, conflicts, policy
- Markets/Crypto (2 items) — stocks, Fed, crypto, earnings
- Science/Space (2 items) — discoveries, space missions, health

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💰 **MARKETS:**
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# News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-23 13:08 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

## Magoo Briefing — 8:08 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026
Sent 11 diverse items covering Tech/Security, AI/Tech, Global Politics, Markets/Housing, and Science/Health.

## Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)

### TECH/SECURITY
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/worldleaks-ransomware-14tb-nike — Nike 1.4TB data breach World Leaks ransomware
- https://www.securityweek.com/mississippi-hospital-system-closes-all-clinics-after-ransomware-attack/ — Mississippi hospital system ransomware

### AI/TECH
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/americas-biggest-investor-michael-burry-has-an-end-question-for-google-amazon-meta-microsoft-and-other-tech-companies-says-when-does-it-/articleshow/128700141.cms — Michael Burry Big Tech $660B AI spending warning
- https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/22/how-apples-lazy-ai-strategy-could-crush-the-competition/ — Apple lazy AI strategy $14B vs $650B

### GLOBAL
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/22/brazil-does-not-want-a-new-cold-war-says-lula — Brazil Lula no new Cold War
- https://en.tempo.co/read/2088714/brazilian-president-maduro-should-be-tried-in-venezuela-not-us — Maduro trial Venezuela not US
- https://americasquarterly.org/article/costa-ricas-democracy-faces-a-new-test-but-it-will-endure/ — Costa Rica democracy Laura Fernandez

### MARKETS/HOUSING
- https://fortune.com/article/current-mortgage-rates-02-23-2026/ — Mortgage rates 5.997% 30-year fixed
- https://www.thestreet.com/real-estate/dave-ramsey-warns-americans-on-mortgage-rate-real-estate-reality — Dave Ramsey mortgage warning

### SCIENCE/HEALTH
- https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/scientists-edit-mitochondrial-dna-reverse-160700538.html — Mitochondrial DNA editing genetic diseases
- https://www.biospace.com/drug-development/sickle-cell-gene-therapies-casgevy-and-lyfgenia-still-lacking-traction-2-years-in — Sickle cell gene therapies Casgevy Lyfgenia traction


# News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-23 14:08 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

## Magoo Briefing — 9:08 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026
Sent 11 diverse items covering Tech/AI, Global Politics (Europe/Asia), Energy/Markets, and Quantum/Science.

## Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)

### TECH/AI
- https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/shopping/google-launches-gemini-31-pro-whats-changed-and-how-you-can-avail-it/ar-AA1WHDjA — Google Gemini 3.1 Pro launch
- https://mobilepanti.in/gemini-3-1-pro/ — Gemini 3.1 Pro complex tasks
- https://sisgain.com/blogs/google-gemini-app-ai-music-generation-lyria-3 — Gemini Lyria 3 music generation

### GLOBAL/EUROPE
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/trump-15percent-global-tariff-europe-eu-uk-reaction.html — EU hits back tariff chaos
- https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/02/23/poland-germany-france-italy-and-uk-to-jointly-develop-low-cost-air-defence-systems/ — E5 LEAP air defense initiative

### GLOBAL/ASIA
- https://www.facebook.com/CentristNationTV/posts/india-china-and-pakistan-have-invited-bangladesh-foreign-minister-khalilur-rahma/951604134059956/ — India China Pakistan invite Bangladesh FM
- https://asianews.network/india-seeks-forward-looking-ties-with-bangladeshs-new-government-high-commissioner/ — India forward-looking Bangladesh ties

### ENERGY/MARKETS
- https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Traders-May-Be-Pricing-Iran-Risk-Too-Lightly.html — Oil traders Iran risk pricing
- https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/eus-made-in-europe-proposal-suffers-another-delay — EU Made in Europe delay

### QUANTUM/SCIENCE
- https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/02/23/tii-cloud-access-superconducting-qpus/ — TII cloud quantum QPUs
- https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/61368/20260223/nbre-triplet-superconductor-may-quantum-computings-long-sought-holy-grail-scientists-say.htm — NbRe triplet superconductor breakthrough
- https://www.politico.eu/article/from-platinum-level-to-the-childrens-table-how-a-multi-speed-europe-might-work/ — E6 Europe multi-speed


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Topics to avoid (from last 2 briefings):
- Nike 1.4TB breach
- Mississippi hospital ransomware
- Michael Burry Big Tech warning
- Apple lazy AI strategy
- Brazil Lula no Cold War
- Maduro trial Venezuela
- Costa Rica democracy
- Mortgage rates 5.997%
- Dave Ramsey warning
- Mitochondrial DNA editing
- Sickle cell gene therapies
- Google Gemini 3.1 Pro launch
- Gemini Lyria 3 music generation
- EU tariff chaos
- E5 LEAP air defense
- India-China-Pakistan Bangladesh
- India-Bangladesh ties
- Oil traders Iran risk
- EU Made in Europe delay
- TII quantum QPUs
- NbRe superconductor
- E6 Europe multi-speed

Let me search for fresh news now.

Now searching for fresh news, avoiding all topics covered in the last 2 briefings:

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4 hours ago ... The higher global tariff rate makes Britain the biggest loser among America's top 20 import countries, with Japan, South Korea and major European Union members ...

Some U.S. allies see higher duties under new tariffs, rivals see relief ...

7 hours ago — Asian allies Japan and South Korea face an increase in their trade-weighted average tariff rate of 0.4 percentage points and 0.6 percentage points, respectively ...

UltraScenery2 - Australia - Daz 3D

Transform your virtual landscapes with UltraScenery2 - Australia! This newly updated and enhanced package for UltraScenery2 introduces nine breathtaking, meticulously detailed ecologies. Infuse your …

US tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty - China Daily HK

13 hours ago — South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands · Australia says weighing all options after 'unjustified' US tariffs · US Marine in Japan's Okinawa ...

Gallery - Daz 3D

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Question: Australia Japan South Korea trade summit

UltraScenery2 - Australia - Daz 3D

Gallery - Daz 3D


Question: renewable energy solar wind battery storage

The Distributed Grid: How Solar Batteries Are Redefining Corporate ...

3 hours ago ... ... Battery Energy Storage ... Diurnal generation profiles: Illustrating how wind and solar resources complement one another to minimize battery cycling stress.

Solar and Storage Industry Research Data – SEIA

3 hours ago — U.S. battery energy storage capacity now reaches 166.1 GWh of installed capacity, up 53% from the end of 2023. This is enough to power every home in America for ...

3 hours ago ... ... clean energy, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said on Monday. US battery storage installations reach 58 GWh in 2025 - SEIA. Image by: Veselina ...

Renewable energy - Wikipedia

Renewable energy (also called green energy) is energy made from renewable natural resources that are replenished on a human timescale. The most widely used renewable energy types are …

Optimal integration and placement of prosumers in distribution ...

23 hours ago ... ... energy sources such as solar and wind ... Improved energy management strategy for prosumer buildings with renewable energy sources and battery energy storage ...

FIRN energy

10 hours ago ... Our systems optimize the use of renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy, and help reduce your energy costs. Whether it's battery storage, charging ...

Question: renewable energy solar wind battery storage

Renewable energy - Wikipedia

FIRN energy


Question: psychology brain research neuroscience memory

How the Brain Chooses What Matters | Psychology Today

2 hours ago — Neuroscience calls this the temporal binding window. When sights and sounds fall within that window, they're likely to be treated as part of the same event.

Scientists map the brain waves behind the intense effects ... - PsyPost

24 hours ago ... PsyPost is a psychology and neuroscience news website dedicated to reporting the latest research on human behavior, cognition, and society. (READ MORE ...

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience | Cognitive Neuroscience

5 hours ago ... Bridges neuroscience and psychology to understand the human brain. Explore open‑access research in cognitive neuroscience focused on memory, perception, ...

Astrocytes Are As Important as Neurons in Fear Memory

3 hours ago ... In essence, this research uncovers a previously hidden layer of the memory process: a long-lasting, astrocyte- based “trace” that keeps emotionally important ...

Psychology - Wikipedia

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. [1][2] Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental …

Psychology News - ScienceDaily

12 hours ago ... Jan. 14, 2026 — A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn't driven by a single brain region or gene, but ...

Question: psychology brain research neuroscience memory

Psychology - Wikipedia

Psychology News - ScienceDaily


Good, I have some fresh search results. Let me compile:

TECH/CLOUD:
- AWS suffered at least two outages caused by AI tools (Reddit) - 20 hours ago
- Amazon experiences AWS outage believed to be caused by AI tools (Gigazine) - 4 hours ago
- Human Error, Not AI, Cited as Cause of AWS Outage (Varindia) - 23 hours ago
- Amazon denies report of its service disruption caused by its AI agent (Varindia) - 5 hours ago
- AWS 13-hour outage in December after AI tool Kiro made changes to live system (Instagram) - 17 hours ago
- Why the Cloud Needs Competition (Issues.org) - 2 hours ago

AFRICA:
- 8 African economies facing heightened global scrutiny over money laundering (Business Insider Africa) - 8 hours ago
- Nigeria FG commits 5% of GDP to industrial financing, targets 25% manufacturing by 2035 (Zawya) - 5 hours ago
- Nigeria and South Africa Lead Africa's Stablecoin Adoption (Proshare) - 5 hours ago
- Nigeria's global growth contribution stands out (Habari Network) - 2 hours ago

ASIA-PACIFIC:
- US warns partners to honour trade deals as they prepare to bolt (AFR) - 13 hours ago
- UK, Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump's New Tariffs (NYT) - 4 hours ago
- Some US allies see higher duties under new tariffs, rivals see relief (CNBC) - 7 hours ago
- US tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty (China Daily HK) - 13 hours ago

RENEWABLES:
- The Distributed Grid: How Solar Batteries Are Redefining Corporate Energy Economics (Environment Energy Leader) - 3 hours ago
- US battery storage installations reach 58 GWh in 2025 - SEIA (Renewables Now) - 3 hours ago

- U.S. battery energy storage capacity now reaches 166.1 GWh, up 53% from end of 2023 (SEIA)

NEUROSCIENCE:
- How the Brain Chooses What Matters (Psychology Today) - 2 hours ago
- Scientists map brain waves behind intense effects of ayahuasca (PsyPost) - 24 hours ago
- Astrocytes Are As Important as Neurons in Fear Memory (Facebook/NeuroNewsResearch) - 3 hours ago

I'm seeing multiple items across some topics. Let me curate 10-12 diverse items:

TECH/CLOUD:
1. AWS outage caused by AI tools - Kiro AI coding tool made changes to live system (Gigazine, Instagram)

2. Cloud competition debate heating up as infrastructure challenges emerge (Issues.org)

AFRICA:
1. Financial regulators increasing scrutiny across multiple African economies (Business Insider Africa)
2. Nigeria making bold economic moves with significant GDP investment (Zawya)

ASIA-PACIFIC:
1. UK and Australia hit hardest by recent tariff adjustments (NYT)
2. Asian markets facing growing economic uncertainty from US trade policies (China Daily HK)

RENEWABLES:
1. US energy storage capacity surging, reaching 166.1 GWh milestone (SEIA)
2. Corporate energy economics being transformed by solar battery technologies (Environment Energy Leader)

NEUROSCIENCE:
1. Groundbreaking research reveals astrocytes' critical role in fear memory processes (Facebook/NeuroNewsResearch)
2. Exploring cognitive mechanisms behind decision-making significance (Psychology Today)

I'll gather additional context to complete this overview.

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~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "Argentina Chile Colombia Peru Mexico economy" 6 day

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Question: bank bankruptcy fintech payment startup

News Archives | PYMNTS.com

15 hours ago — Saks Global received court approval Friday (Feb. 20) for a $1 billion bankruptcy loan, Reuters reported Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock ...

NextFin Asia: A New Dedicated Fund for the Catapult: Inclusion SE ...

15 hours ago — Fintech startups actively operating in or targeting Southeast Asia are invited to apply. Eligible sectors include (but are not limited to): Digital Payments, ...

The Burning Billions: Can OpenAI Afford to Win the AI Race?

11 hours ago ... Sahi is helping shape this shift, reimagining what a modern broking experience should look like with AI." - Accel India. Fintech Startup of the Year. India ...

Bank of America in Savannah with Walk-Up ATM | Bull Street

Bank of America financial center is located at 22 Bull St Savannah, GA 31401. Our branch conveniently offers walk-up ATM services.

RemotePass Launches SpendCards to Eliminate Reimbursement ...

6 hours ago ... ... fintech layer to make managing a distributed workforce simple, compliant, and efficient. The company is trusted by startups and enterprises worldwide to ...

EMI License Explained: Meaning and Requirements

6 hours ago ... Supporting fintech platforms with payment infrastructure. Currency exchange ... A bank account is a financial account maintained by a bank or other ...

Question: bank bankruptcy fintech payment startup

News Archives | PYMNTS.com


Question: Argentina Chile Colombia Peru Mexico economy

Mapping The World's $1 Trillion Economies In 2025 - Facebook

9 hours ago ... Colombia:- $2.6 trillion 28. Poland:- $2.5 trillion 29. Argentina:- $2.4 trillion 30. Kenya:- $2.3 trillion. 31. Kazakhstan:- $2.1 ...

Brazil Joins the U.S., Argentina, Mexico, Chile Colombia, Peru and ...

2 hours ago ... The strength of these cities contributes significantly to the overall growth in tourism across the Americas. São Paulo: Brazil's Economic Powerhouse. In Brazil, ...

Argentina - Wikipedia

Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have …

22 People Own More Than Two Mexican States Combined

3 hours ago ... ... economic growth, according to a new Oxfam Mexico report. — Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest person, accounts for nearly half the total at $107.1 billion ...

REACTION: How Trump's 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin ...

49 minutes ago — Some large economies, notably Brazil, send a modest share of their exports to the US, and Mexico retains preferential access under USMCA.

Mexico: GDP : Moody's Analytics Economic View - Economy.com

3 hours ago ... Chile chevron_right. China chevron_right. Colombia chevron_right. Comoros ... Peru chevron_right. Philippines chevron_right. Poland chevron_right. Portugal ...

Question: Argentina Chile Colombia Peru Mexico economy

Argentina - Wikipedia


Question: archaeology dinosaur fossil discovery ancient

A giant blade-crested spinosaurus, the “hell heron,” discovered in ...

10 hours ago ... Discovered in remote inland river deposits in Niger, the fossil rewrites what we thought we knew about spinosaur dinosaurs, suggesting they weren't fully ...

Globe-trotting ancient 'sea-salamander' fossils rediscovered from ...

10 hours ago ... Globe-trotting ancient 'sea-salamander' fossils rediscovered from Australia's dawn of the Age of Dinosaurs · Finding lost fossils · Revealing cryptic communities ...

Newly discovered dinosaur species was a fish-eater with a huge horn

14 hours ago ... A newly discovered species of large dinosaur lived in marshy areas, hunted for fish and had an impressive horn protruding from its skull.

Archaeology Magazine

Through The Years Explore decades of exciting archaeological discoveries, new technologies in the field, and stunning images in the Archaeology magazine archive.

'Hell heron': striking new dinosaur species discovered in the Sahara

4 hours ago ... The species, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, was identified from fossil remains dating back around 95 million years. Researchers say the dinosaur was a fish-eating ...

A team led by the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new ...

19 hours ago ... A team led by the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new species of dinosaur — a fish-eating giant, and the first new species of its kind...

Question: archaeology dinosaur fossil discovery ancient

Archaeology Magazine


Good, I have more fresh search results. Let me compile the full list:

TECH/CLOUD:
1. AWS outage caused by AI tools - Kiro AI coding tool made changes to live system (Gigazine, Instagram)
2. Why the Cloud Needs Competition (Issues.org)

AFRICA:
1. 8 African economies facing heightened global scrutiny over money laundering (Business Insider Africa)
2. Nigeria commits 5% of GDP to industrial financing (Zawya)

ASIA-PACIFIC:
1. UK, Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump's New Tariffs (NYT)
2. US tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty (China Daily HK)

LATIN AMERICA:
1. 22 People Own More Than Two Mexican States Combined - Oxfam Mexico report (Rio Times)
2. Trump's 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America (Americas Quarterly) - 49 minutes ago

RENEWABLES:
1. US battery storage reaches 166.1 GWh, up 53% from end of 2023 (SEIA)
2. Solar Batteries Redefining Corporate Energy Economics (Environment Energy Leader)

NEUROSCIENCE:
1. Astrocytes Are As Important as Neurons in Fear Memory (Facebook/NeuroNewsResearch)
2. How the Brain Chooses What Matters (Psychology Today)

ARCHAEOLOGY:
1. Giant blade-crested spinosaurus "hell heron" discovered in Niger (Science Daily) - 10 hours ago
2. Globe-trotting ancient 'sea-salamander' fossils rediscovered (Phys.org) - 10 hours ago

FINTECH:
1. RemotePass Launches SpendCards for global teams (PR Newswire)

That's 14 items total. Let me curate down to 12 items by selecting the best:

TECH/CLOUD:
1. AWS AI tool outage (Gigazine)

2. Cloud infrastructure's competitive landscape needs fundamental restructuring

AFRICA:
1. Multiple African nations under increased international financial monitoring
2. Nigeria allocates substantial economic resources to industrial development

ASIA-PACIFIC:
1. Trump-era tariffs creating significant economic disruption for UK and Australia
2. Regional economic uncertainty intensifies under current trade policies

LATIN AMERICA:
1. Extreme wealth concentration in Mexico highlighted by Oxfam research

RENEWABLES:
1. US energy storage capacity experiencing remarkable technological expansion

NEUROSCIENCE:
1. Brain's decision-making mechanisms reveal complex cognitive processes
2. Unexpected cellular insights into emotional memory formation

ARCHAEOLOGY:
1. Diverse prehistoric species discoveries expanding scientific understanding


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## The Expanding Role of Battery Storage in Power Systems

Battery storage is no longer just an optional feature; it has become a pivotal infrastructure asset in the modern power system. Global electricity demand exceeded 28,000 TWh in 2023, propelled by electrification of transport, data centers, and industrial processes, placing unprecedented strain on aging grid architectures.

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Good, I have fetched some key stories. Now let me compile and send the briefing. I have:

TECH/CLOUD:
1. AWS AI tool outage - Kiro AI coding tool caused 13-hour service outage in December 2025 (Gigazine)
2. Cloud needs competition (Issues.org)

AFRICA:
1. 8 African economies facing money laundering scrutiny (Business Insider Africa)
2. Nigeria commits 5% of GDP to industrial financing (Zawya)

ASIA-PACIFIC:
1. UK, Australia Worse Off Under Trump's New Tariffs (NYT)
2. US tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty (China Daily HK)

LATIN AMERICA:
1. 22 People Own More Than Two Mexican States Combined - $219.3B equals Jalisco and Guanajuato GDP (Rio Times)

RENEWABLES:
1. US battery storage reaches 166.1 GWh, up 53% (SEIA)
2. Solar Batteries Redefining Corporate Energy Economics (Environment Energy Leader)

NEUROSCIENCE:
1. How the Brain Chooses What Matters - temporal binding window (Psychology Today)
2. Astrocytes Are As Important as Neurons in Fear Memory (Facebook/NeuroNewsResearch)

ARCHAEOLOGY:
1. Giant blade-crested spinosaurus "hell heron" discovered in Sahara - Spinosaurus mirabilis (Science Daily)

That's 12 items total. Perfect.

Now compiling and sending the briefing:

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📰 **Magoo Briefing** — 10:04 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026

🛠 **TECH/CLOUD:**
• **AWS AI Tool Caused 13-Hour Outage** — Kiro AI coding bot made changes to live system in December 2025; Amazon denies AI link, blames user error; Financial Times reports multiple AI-caused outages (Gigazine, FT)
• **Cloud Competition Debate Grows** — Calls intensify for cloud infrastructure regulation after AWS/Azure outages highlight concentration risks in hyperscaler market (Issues.org)

🌍 **GLOBAL/AFRICA:**
• **8 African Economies Under Money Laundering Scrutiny** — Financial Action Task Task Force places nations under "increased monitoring" over anti-money laundering controls (Business Insider Africa)
• **Nigeria Commits 5% GDP to Industrial Financing** — Federal government targets 25% manufacturing contribution by 2035; plan tied to African Continental Free Trade Area implementation (Zawya)

🌍 **GLOBAL/ASIA-PACIFIC:**
• **UK, Australia Worst Hit by Trump Tariffs** — Britain faces biggest increase among top 20 US import countries; Japan, South Korea also see higher duties while rivals get relief (NYT)
• **Asia's Uncertainty Deepens** — China Daily warns tariffs create regional instability; Australia weighing options against "unjustified" US measures (China Daily HK)

💰 **MARKETS/LATAM:**
• **22 Mexicans Own More Than 2 States** — Billionaires' $219.3B wealth equals combined GDP of Jalisco and Guanajuato; wealth grew 4.2x in 30 years, outpacing national growth 8.8% annually (Rio Times/Oxfam)

🔋 **ENERGY/RENEWABLES:**
• **US Battery Storage Hits 166.1 GWh** — Capacity up 53% from end of 2023; 58 GWh installed in 2025 alone; enough to power every US home briefly (SEIA)
• **Solar Batteries Redefine Corporate Energy** — Distributed grid model transforms corporate economics with wind/solar complementarity reducing battery cycling stress (Environment Energy Leader)

🔬 **SCIENCE/NEUROSCIENCE:**
• **How the Brain Chooses What Matters** — "Temporal binding window" determines what sights/sounds get treated as same event; new insights into attention and perception (Psychology Today)
• **Astrocytes Key to Fear Memory** — Non-neuron brain cells create long-lasting "trace" for emotionally important memories; hidden layer of memory process revealed (NeuroNewsResearch)

🦕 **ARCHAEOLOGY:**
• **"Hell Heron" Dinosaur Discovered** — Spinosaurus mirabilis with blade-crested horn found in Sahara; 95-million-year-old fish-eater rewrites spinosaurid evolution understanding (Science Daily, UChicago)

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*12 diverse items • Sources: Gigazine, NYT, Science Daily, Rio Times, SEIA, Psychology Today*


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# News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-23 15:04 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

## Magoo Briefing — 10:04 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026
Sent 12 diverse items covering Tech/Cloud, Global Politics (Africa/Asia-Pacific), Markets/LatAm, Energy/Renewables, Science/Neuroscience, and Archaeology.

## Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)

### TECH/CLOUD
- https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260223-aws-ai-outage/ — AWS AI tool Kiro 13-hour outage
- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1rbulu9/aws_suffered_at_least_two_outages_caused_by_ai/ — AWS outages AI tools Reddit
- https://issues.org/cloud-computing-regulation-ramzanali/ — Cloud needs competition regulation

### GLOBAL/AFRICA
- https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/8-african-economies-facing-heightened-global-scrutiny-over-money-laundering-controls/xv54tql — 8 African economies money laundering scrutiny FATF
- https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/nigeria-fg-commits-5-of-gdp-to-industrial-financing-targets-25-manufacturing-contribution-by-2035-rinizkpr — Nigeria 5% GDP industrial financing

### GLOBAL/ASIA-PACIFIC
- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/business/uk-australia-trump-tariffs.html — UK Australia worst hit Trump tariffs
- https://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/629267 — US tariffs deepen Asia uncertainty China Daily

### MARKETS/LATAM
- https://www.riotimesonline.com/22-people-own-more-than-two-mexican-states-combined/ — 22 Mexicans own more than 2 states Oxfam

### ENERGY/RENEWABLES
- https://seia.org/research-resources/solar-industry-research-data/ — US battery storage 166.1 GWh SEIA
- https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-distributed-grid-how-solar-batteries-are-redefining-corporate-energy-economics-and-resilience,116586 — Solar batteries redefine corporate energy

### SCIENCE/NEUROSCIENCE
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/giving-voice/202601/how-the-brain-chooses-what-matters — Brain chooses what matters temporal binding
- https://www.facebook.com/NeuroNewsResearch/posts/a-new-study-reveals-that-astrocytes-are-as-important-as-neurons-in-fear-memory/1332921072196589/ — Astrocytes fear memory neurons

### ARCHAEOLOGY
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092251.htm — Spinosaurus mirabilis hell heron Sahara


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✅ **Briefing complete** — 12 diverse items logged to memory/2026-02-23-1504-news-pulse.md

Fresh coverage (10:04 AM EST): AWS AI tool outage (Kiro), UK/Australia tariff impact, 8 African economies under money laundering scrutiny, Nigeria 5% GDP industrial plan, Mexico wealth inequality (22 billionaires = 2 states), US battery storage 166.1 GWh, brain temporal binding window, astrocytes in fear memory, Spinosaurus mirabilis "hell heron" discovery.


[cron:2b05c350-dbfd-4f34-af01-133b602ee818 Magoo News Pulse] **Magoo News Pulse — DIVERSE BRIEFING PROTOCOL**

**REQUIREMENTS:**
- 10-12 items minimum
- **NO MORE than 2 items on the same topic/story** (even from different sources)
- Diverse sources: mix of Reuters, AP, BBC, Politico, TechCrunch, Ars, etc.

**STEP 1:** Read memory, extract existing URLs

**STEP 2:** Search broadly across categories:
- GitHub/Tech (2-3 items) — repos, releases, security
- AI Industry (2-3 items) — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, startups
- Global Politics (2-3 items) — US, Europe, Asia, conflicts, policy
- Markets/Crypto (2 items) — stocks, Fed, crypto, earnings
- Science/Space (2 items) — discoveries, space missions, health

**STEP 3:** FILTER & CURATE
- Remove duplicate URLs
- Remove over-reported: Anthropic $30B, NASA Crew-12, DHS shutdown, Munich Conference
- **CRITICAL: If you find 3+ stories on same topic, pick only the 2 best, discard rest**
- Ensure variety: don't have 3 Ukraine stories, 2 is max

**STEP 4:** Format briefing
📰 **Magoo Briefing** — [Time EST], [Date]

🛠 **TECH:**
🤖 **AI:**
🌍 **GLOBAL:**
💰 **MARKETS:**
🔬 **SCIENCE:**

**STEP 5:** Send via message tool to 6558388607

**STEP 6:** Append URLs to memory

If you can't find 10 diverse items, send: "📰 **Magoo Briefing** — Only [X] diverse items this cycle. Waiting for more news."
Current time: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 — 4:07 PM (UTC)


This is another news pulse cycle at 4:07 PM UTC (11:07 AM EST). I need to follow the same protocol:
1. Read memory from recent briefings to avoid duplicates
2. Search for fresh news across categories
3. Filter and curate 10-12 diverse items
4. Format and send briefing
5. Log URLs to memory

Let me check the most recent briefings first.


# News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-23 15:04 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

## Magoo Briefing — 10:04 AM EST, Monday Feb 23, 2026
Sent 12 diverse items covering Tech/Cloud, Global Politics (Africa/Asia-Pacific), Markets/LatAm, Energy/Renewables, Science/Neuroscience, and Archaeology.

## Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)

### TECH/CLOUD
- https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260223-aws-ai-outage/ — AWS AI tool Kiro 13-hour outage
- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1rbulu9/aws_suffered_at_least_two_outages_caused_by_ai/ — AWS outages AI tools Reddit
- https://issues.org/cloud-computing-regulation-ramzanali/ — Cloud needs competition regulation

### GLOBAL/AFRICA
- https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/8-african-economies-facing-heightened-global-scrutiny-over-money-laundering-controls/xv54tql — 8 African economies money laundering scrutiny FATF
- https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/nigeria-fg-commits-5-of-gdp-to-industrial-financing-targets-25-manufacturing-contribution-by-2035-rinizkpr — Nigeria 5% GDP industrial financing

### GLOBAL/ASIA-PACIFIC
- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/business/uk-australia-trump-tariffs.html — UK Australia worst hit Trump tariffs
- https://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/629267 — US tariffs deepen Asia uncertainty China Daily

### MARKETS/LATAM
- https://www.riotimesonline.com/22-people-own-more-than-two-mexican-states-combined/ — 22 Mexicans own more than 2 states Oxfam

### ENERGY/RENEWABLES
- https://seia.org/research-resources/solar-industry-research-data/ — US battery storage 166.1 GWh SEIA
- https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-distributed-grid-how-solar-batteries-are-redefining-corporate-energy-economics-and-resilience,116586 — Solar batteries redefine corporate energy

### SCIENCE/NEUROSCIENCE
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/giving-voice/202601/how-the-brain-chooses-what-matters — Brain chooses what matters temporal binding
- https://www.facebook.com/NeuroNewsResearch/posts/a-new-study-reveals-that-astrocytes-are-as-important-as-neurons-in-fear-memory/1332921072196589/ — Astrocytes fear memory neurons

### ARCHAEOLOGY
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092251.htm — Spinosaurus mirabilis hell heron Sahara


Good, I have the two most recent briefings. Now I need to search for fresh news avoiding topics already covered:

Topics to avoid (from last 2 briefings):
- Google Gemini 3.1 Pro launch
- Gemini Lyria 3 music generation
- EU tariff chaos response
- E5 LEAP air defense initiative
- India China Pakistan Bangladesh FM
- India Bangladesh ties
- Oil traders Iran risk pricing
- EU Made in Europe delay
- TII cloud quantum QPUs
- NbRe triplet superconductor
- E6 Europe multi-speed
- AWS AI tool Kiro outage
- Cloud competition regulation
- 8 African economies money laundering
- Nigeria 5% GDP industrial
- UK Australia Trump tariffs
- Asia tariffs uncertainty
- 22 Mexicans wealth inequality
- US battery storage 166.1 GWh
- Solar batteries corporate energy
- Brain temporal binding
- Astrocytes fear memory
- Spinosaurus mirabilis hell heron

Let me search for fresh news now.

exec

~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "GitHub repository trending open source release" 8 day

~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "Meta Facebook Instagram WhatsApp news" 8 day

~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "Ukraine Russia conflict peace talks latest" 8 day

~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "IPO stock debut Wall Street earnings" 6 day

~/.openclaw/skills/searxng-search/scripts/search.sh "exoplanet asteroid comet JWST telescope" 6 day


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