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U.S. Several publicly traded companies released quarterly earnings on Tuesday, reporting mixed results across sectors. Daily Journal reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $8 million, or $5.79 per share, on $19.5 million revenue. Leidos reported fourth-quarter net income of $327 million, $2.53 per share ($2.76 adjusted), and provided full-year guidance of $12.05–$12.45 per share on $17.5–$17.9 billion revenue. Fluor posted a $1.57 billion fourth-quarter loss, $9.87 per share, and annual loss of $51 million. USA Compression reported fourth-quarter net income of $27.8 million, matching expectations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States reports multiple state tax policy actions this week. Lawmakers in Washington advanced a millionaires income tax, while West Virginia introduced a bill to eliminate personal income tax and raise sales tax to eight percent. Missouri proposed a long-term investment fund to replace taxes. Georgia and South Carolina debated large income tax cuts, and Connecticut pushed a refundable child tax credit. Louisiana extended filing deadlines after January winter storms. Officials cited revenue estimates, legislative text, and disaster declarations in statements. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Chicago — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a civil rights leader and founder of Rainbow/PUSH, died Tuesday at age 84, his family said. Jackson rose to prominence alongside Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s, ran for Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, and advocated for voting rights, economic justice and political participation for decades. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by relatives; earlier statements noted Parkinson’s disease and a later diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy. News organizations reported his death and highlighted his activism and diplomatic roles this week. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday urged Casey Wasserman to resign as chairman of LA28 after U.S. Justice Department files published late last month revealed flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell from the early 2000s. The LA28 executive committee reviewed the disclosures and on Feb. 11 supported Wasserman, who denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and has apologized for the correspondence. Wasserman said the exchanges predated revelations of Maxwell’s crimes. The disclosures prompted calls from other officials and led Wasserman to announce he would sell his agency. An internal review continues. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, President Donald Trump will chair the inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday, where member states pledged more than $5 billion and committed thousands of personnel to Gaza reconstruction and an international stabilization force. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and administration officials said over 20 countries would attend and that the United States approved a coordination committee between the Palestinian Authority and the Board. The meeting follows the Board’s January founding and a signing ceremony in Switzerland and aims to coordinate humanitarian aid, security arrangements, and reconstruction planning. Reports are corroborated. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Savannah, Ga. A Savannah special education teacher, Linda Davis, died Monday after a vehicle driven by Oscar Vasquez Lopez collided with her car while he fled federal immigration officers, authorities said. ICE officers had attempted to initiate a traffic stop enforcing a 2024 deportation order; Lopez initially pulled over, then fled, made a U-turn and ran a red light before the crash outside Hesse K-8. Lopez was jailed on vehicular homicide and related charges; ICE said he has no other criminal history. Investigations remain ongoing. Authorities continue to gather evidence and statements. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Beech Grove, Indiana, police responded Monday evening to a reported domestic disturbance on Diplomat Court where two officers were shot while approaching an apartment doorway. Both officers were transported to Eskenazi Hospital; Officer Brian Elliott, 33, died from his injuries and a second officer remained hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities issued a shelter-in-place and a Blue Alert while multiple agencies conducted a search. Indiana State Police and IMPD SWAT apprehended 47-year-old Kenneth Johnson Monday night. The Indiana State Police is leading an ongoing investigation. Officials released details via statements and social media. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island — A shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena on Monday killed a young girl, injured four others and left the suspect dead, officials said. Police and federal agents sealed the scene during an active investigation while school districts confirmed students were accounted for and families were notified. Emergency crews transported four people to hospitals; authorities said preliminary information indicates the shooter took their own life. Governor Dan McKee, state and local leaders monitored the response. Schools and law enforcement activated reunification and support protocols for affected students and families. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

LOS ANGELES. Federal and local agencies warned residents after a powerful winter storm moved across Southern California Monday, prompting a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport and flash flood warnings. Officials issued evacuation warnings for burn-scarred neighborhoods and a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., while forecasts called for 1–3 inches of rain in coastal and valley areas and 2–5 inches in mountains with substantial mountain snow. Authorities reported flooded roads and several stalled vehicles; a second storm is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday and a third on Thursday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, Republican Representative Randy Fine posted on X on Feb 15 that "the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," prompting bipartisan condemnation. Democrats, civil-rights groups and some Republicans called for his censure or resignation, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations noted Fine's prior designation as anti-Muslim extremist. Fine doubled down in subsequent interviews and social posts, and some lawmakers urged House leadership to remove his committee assignments. Coverage spread across television, print and social platforms. The controversy drew national media attention and millions of online views this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.