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Google (GOOG.O): Will continue to invest in AI-driven defenses and provide Android developers with the tools they need to build secure apps.

Google (GOOG.O): Launches Android developer verification mechanism to hold bad actors accountable.

The US Treasury auction for the four weeks ending February 19th yielded a winning bid of 3.625%, compared to 3.63% previously.

US Treasury auction results for the four weeks ending February 19: bid-to-cover ratio 2.94, compared to 2.78 previously.

February 20th - The Gaza Strip Media Office stated on the 19th that since the Rafah crossing resumed limited access on February 2nd, a total of 1,148 Palestinians have crossed into and out of the Gaza Strip through the crossing, far fewer than the previously expected 3,400. The statement said that of the 1,148 people who actually passed through between February 2nd and 18th, 640 left Gaza and 508 returned. In addition, 26 people were refused entry when attempting to leave Gaza, the specific reasons for which are unknown. The actual number of people who passed through represents only about 33% of the expected number.

Meta Platforms (META.O): Will continue to operate the Election Action Center, focusing on protecting users from scams on the platform.

Meta Platforms (META.O): We will continue to block new political ads on our platform during the final week of the 2026 U.S. presidential election campaign.

The International Monetary Fund states that the US dollar remains the core of the international monetary system, dominating trade, reserves, global lending, and payments.

On February 19th, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats demanded that the Federal Reserve disclose information about internal changes within its banking supervision division, citing a Wall Street Journal report that layoffs and the marginalization of some supervisory personnel have sparked tensions within the Fed. The letter shows that Warren is requesting information from Michelle Bowman, the Fed's Vice Chair for Supervision, regarding these changes and plans for a new investigation into the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. These letters were sent on Wednesday, and a Senate oversight hearing is scheduled for next week, where Bowman is expected to testify.

The commander of the Gaza International Security Forces said that five countries have pledged to send troops to the international security forces.

On February 19, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that while the situation in the Middle East is currently extremely tense, Russia will continue to develop its relations with Iran, and all parties involved need to exercise restraint. Peskov said that Russia calls on Iran and all relevant parties to exercise restraint and prioritize political and diplomatic means as the absolute best option for resolving the issue. Russia expects political and diplomatic means to play a dominant role in seeking solutions.

US President Trump: It's time for Iran to join us in our efforts.

Costa Coffee: Increased barista salaries by 4.1%.

US President Trump: More than $7 billion has been used for the Gaza relief operation.