There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical deterioration characterized by nuclear escalation rhetoric, ongoing regional conflicts, and major power competition presents elevated medium-term risks, though domestic US conditions remain stable and no imminent catastrophic events are evident.
LAST UPDATED 02-24-2026 @ 09:01PM (CST)
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Washington, D.C.
10:01PM
Los Angeles
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London
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Moscow
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Beijing
11:01AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoAnchor Point, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoHomer, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoAnchor Point, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoHomer, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoAnchor Point, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
warn Hurricane Force Wind Warning
Effective 48 min agoHomer, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US
Alerts
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advi Flood Advisory
Blue Lake, CA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 2 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Corning, AR
Effective 8 min agoExpires in 58 min
advi Wind Advisory
Corning, AR
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Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.6 - 50 km W of Mentone, Texas
Mentone, TXEffective 34 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 13 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska
Nikiski, AKEffective 47 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Solana (SOL)
82.51
4.46%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
65912.99
2.88%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1922.07
3.79%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09362
2.47%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.2691
4.02%
Coinbase
DAX
24986.25
-0.02%
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S&P 500
6890.07
0.77%
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FTSE 100
10680.59
-0.04%
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DOW
49174.5
0.76%
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Nikkei
58145.08
1.44%
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Volatility Index
19.55
-6.95%
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Crude Oil
66.27
0.98%
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Gold
5201.9
0.49%
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DOW Futures
49271
0.07%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Global cryptocurrency markets demonstrated strong performance with major digital assets advancing 3-4.3 percent, including Bitcoin at $66,144, Ethereum at $1,930.59, and Solana at $82.43. Equity markets showed mixed but generally positive results, with the S&P 500 up 0.77 percent to 6,890.07, the Nikkei gaining 1.48 percent to 58,171.61, and the DOW up 0.76 percent to 49,174.50, while European indices showed minor declines (DAX -0.02%, FTSE 100 -0.04%). Market volatility decreased 6.95 percent as measured by the VIX at 19.55, suggesting reduced investor anxiety. Commodity markets remained stable with crude oil up 0.90 percent at $66.22 and gold up 0.55 percent at $5,204.90, though U.S. gasoline prices showed regional variation, with West Coast prices notably elevated at $4.11 per gallon.
Two nations maintain Do Not Travel advisories at the highest threat level: Ukraine and Mali, reflecting ongoing security and stability concerns. Three additional countries—Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal—are at Level 3 status, recommending that citizens reconsider travel due to significant risks. A substantial number of countries maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisories, including Brazil, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, and Chile, indicating medium-term risks or targeted security concerns. Most other nations worldwide remain at Level 1 status, reflecting normal precautions. The concentration of elevated advisories in Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe suggests regional instability and security challenges in these areas.
Multiple escalating crises involving nuclear-armed powers, regional conflicts, and global power competition are creating a dangerous geopolitical environment with heightened risks of miscalculation.