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A recent report highlights racism and staff shortages as significant contributors to the problems in maternity care. The report includes testimonials from affected families, like Jonathan and his wife, who argue that a cultural attitude among midwives overlooks the mother’s intimate knowledge of her own body. The findings call for an urgent reevaluation of practices to address these systemic issues.

Cuba's interior ministry reported that its coast guard shot dead four Cuban citizens aboard a US-registered speedboat after being fired upon near a northern coast island, further wounding six others.

In the midst of a fierce turf war between rival drug cartels, a city in Mexico has turned into a battleground, leaving its inhabitants living in constant fear. The pervasive violence has drawn international attention and led the US to label the cartels as terrorist organizations. However, cartel members dismiss these labels, emphasizing the demand-driven nature of their trade.

A federal judge has dismissed xAI's lawsuit against OpenAI, citing lack of evidence that OpenAI unlawfully induced xAI employees to share trade secrets. xAI is being permitted to amend its complaint.

Samsung has launched its latest Galaxy S26 series, which includes the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26. With only minor cosmetic changes and a focus on AI enhancements, the new models will feature improved internals and slightly increased prices for the base models.

A federal court has mandated a court-supervised search of devices taken from a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson. This follows doubts about the Department of Justice's ability to conduct a fair search. The decision aims to protect journalistic materials unrelated to an ongoing investigation while focusing only on critical evidence.

Despite loosened U.S. export restrictions, Nvidia struggles to regain sales in China while warning of increasing competition from local chipmakers.

During the Lunar New Year festivities in Beijing, consumer spending in China showed signs of recovery, reducing the need for large-scale economic stimulus. Spending on experiences such as travel and entertainment is growing faster than on traditional goods, a positive outcome of Beijing's support measures. However, consumers remain price-sensitive as tourism trips and spending saw moderate increases. Targeted policy adjustments are anticipated to sustain the recovery.

Logan Paul's auction of a rare Pokémon 'Pikachu Illustrator' card for $16.5 million sets a new record. Investment banker AJ Scaramucci won, viewing it as a strategic asset in an emerging collectibles market booming with potential returns.