Mexican Navy ships delivered humanitarian aid to Cuba on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the island nation grapples with an escalating energy crisis, according to Euronews. The aid, which included 536 tons of food, arrived two weeks after former US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.
The Mexican government confirmed the delivery, highlighting the critical need for assistance. The ships docked amid a deepening crisis, fueled by the US blockade. Euronews reported that the aid was a response to the energy rationing implemented in recent days.
In other news, Europe's most powerful rocket, Ariane 64, launched from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on Thursday, carrying 32 satellites for the Amazon Leo network, as reported by Euronews. The launch marked the maiden voyage for the Ariane 64, which is the most powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket. The launch is a first for Amazon Leo, which aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.
Meanwhile, in the tech world, Elon Musk announced a new vision for his AI lab, xAI, after a restructuring that saw several executives depart, according to TechCrunch. Musk outlined plans to build AI data centers in orbit, and further discussed the possibility of going "beyond a mere terawatt per year" by utilizing resources on the moon.
Also in the tech sector, Didero, a company focused on streamlining manufacturing procurement, secured $30 million in funding, TechCrunch reported. The company, founded by Tim Spencer and Lorenz Pallhuber, aims to automate the complex processes of sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, tracking orders, and managing payments using generative AI. Spencer, who previously ran the e-commerce startup Markai, recognized the challenges of manufacturing procurement during the pandemic, stating, "I found myself running this big team that was not really set up for success."
Finally, the Trump administration eliminated a key finding that underpins limits on planet-heating pollution from cars and power plants, according to The Verge. The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the landmark finding, impacting regulations designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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