Man ran at U.S. Capitol with shotgun and tactical vest: Capitol Police chief
CNBC · 22h ago · U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan commended his officers, saying this is why they conduct monthly active-shooter exercises.
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Armed man wearing tactical vest arrested outside the U.S. Capitol, police say
· NBC News · 22h ago · Capitol Police identified the man as Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, and said a potential motive was still under investigation.
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CBS News · 22h ago ·
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say
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U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
A tale of three skates for the United States’ ‘Blade Angels’
NBC News · 19h ago · Three American figure skaters — Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito — took part Tuesday in what is perhaps the signature moment of every Winter Olympics, the women’s single skating event.
Kristi Yamaguchi on Blade Angels' chances of breaking U.S. medal drought
· CBS News · 19h ago · Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," began their medal campaigns in women's figure skating on Tuesday.
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NPR · 19h ago ·
The U.S. falters again in figure skating, but the women still have time to make it up
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Alysa Liu finished the night in third place, Isabeau Levito finished in eighth and Amber Glenn is in 13th place after a popped jump. That puts extra pressure on all of them for Thursday's medal event.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2026 ·
'Blade Angels' stay calm amid Olympic chaos while trying to end U.S. medal drought
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The depth of this year's U.S. women's figure skating team is one of the reasons the Americans could dominate the podium at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
A ‘Boneless Wing’ Needn’t Come From Wing Meat, Judge Rules
Wall Street Journal · 18h ago
Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"
· CBS News · 3h ago · A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
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NBC News · 18h ago ·
No bones about it: Judge allows Buffalo Wild Wings to keep 'boneless' chicken on menu
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The judge said in his ruling that Aimen Halim did not "drum" up enough evidence in his lawsuit arguing the "boneless wings" should be labeled "chicken nuggets."
Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial over social media addiction allegations
CBS News · 5h ago · Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in a civil case about kids and social media. Zuckerberg denies allegations that Instagram is designed to be addictive and that kids are not protected.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in LA social media safety trial
· CNBC · 5h ago · Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.
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The Verge · 6h ago ·
Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand as social media goes on trial
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Lori Schott didn't care what it took to haul her way from her small town in Eastern Colorado to show up to a Los Angeles courtroom where Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday.
ABC News · 11h ago ·
Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial
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Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, will testify during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles
Politics
Kristi Noem's use of Coast Guard resources for deportations raises tension in the military branch
NBC News · Feb 17, 2026 · WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s relationship with U.S.
Kristi Noem Faces Backlash After Ordering Coast Guard Search Plane to Abandon Rescue for Deportation Mission
· International Business Times · 22h ago · Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces criticism for prioritizing deportation flights over a search-and-rescue mission, causing tension within the Coast Guard.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
CBS News · 7h ago · The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean
· NBC News · Feb 17, 2026 · U.S. Southern Command announced that the military launched strikes on three alleged drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean on Monday, killing 11 people.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
CBS News · 15h ago · An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi
· The Guardian · 20h ago · Mahdawi, arrested last year during US citizenship interview, says he is ‘grateful to the court for honoring the rule of law’An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a 34-year-old Columbia University
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled Talarico interview over FCC fears
ABC News · Feb 17, 2026 · Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration
Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air Rep. James Talarico interview out of fear of FCC
· NBC News · Feb 17, 2026 · "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert said CBS did not air his Monday interview with Senate candidate Rep.
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Variety · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview Over FCC ‘Equal Time’ Fears
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Stephen Colbert went public Monday night with a striking accusation against his own network: that CBS lawyers had barred him from airing an interview with Texas state Rep.
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago ·
Why Senator Jon Ossoff’s Appearance On CBS’ ‘The Late Show’ Won’t Trigger FCC Equal-Time Rule, But James Talarico’s CouldHave
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Late-night has found itself in the center of another brouhaha involving the Federal Communications Commission. The Late Show host Stephen Colbert made headlines Monday when he said that CBS lawyers had prevented him from having Texas state represent
GOP congressman who says he supports dogs over Muslims faces calls to resign
Washington Post · 21h ago · House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Tuesday that Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) is “an Islamophobic, disgusting and unrepentant bigot.”
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
CBS News · 22h ago · "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocks James Talarico interview from air
· CNBC · 23h ago · "I think Donald Trump is worried we're about to flip Texas," Texas state Rep. James Talarico said. "This is the party that ran against cancel culture."
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The Verge · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview
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The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. During his opening monologue on Monday night, Colbert says the network's lawyers told him in "no unc
Variety · 23h ago ·
CBS Denies Forcing Stephen Colbert to Not Air Interview With Democratic Candidate, Says It Provided ‘Legal Guidance’ About FCC Equal-Time Rule
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CBS said it did not force “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” to pull an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico from its TV broadcast Monday, contrary to the way the late-night host had framed it.
Los Angeles Times · 23h ago ·
Stephen Colbert calls out CBS for blocking interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico
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Late-night host Stephen Colbert was stopped from having Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas on his show Monday night because of the FCC's latest enforcement of equal-time rules.
Rolling Stone · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Colbert Calls Out CBS for Caving to Trump Administration Over James Talarico Interview
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The Late Show host blasted his own network for barring the interview from airing out of fear of retribution from the FCC
Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months
The Guardian · 22h ago · Interim president José Jerí voted out by country’s congress amid scandal concerning secretive meetings Peru’s interim president has been forced out of office in an “express impeachment” after a political scandal over his secretive meetings
Peru's Congress to debate a motion to remove interim President Jerí
· ABC News · Feb 17, 2026 · Peru’s Congress is moving to remove interim President José Jerí after prosecutors opened a preliminary corruption probe over unreported meetings with two Chinese businessmen
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Bloomberg · 23h ago ·
Peru’s Congress Removes President Jerí After Four Months in Office
Billionaire Les Wexner's congressional deposition over Jeffrey Epstein ties is underway
CNBC · 1h ago · Wexner, the retired founder of Victoria's Secret ex-parent L Brands, has long faced scrutiny over his personal and financial relationships with Epstein.
Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isn’t passed
The Guardian · 1h ago · Threat of 9.5% property tax increase puts pressure on Governor Hochul, who is seeking re-election this yearZohran Mamdani, New York’s democratic socialist mayor, has unveiled two new budget proposals for the city, prompting feedback from those in a
Trump Jr. calls banking a 'Ponzi scheme' that forced family to create crypto business
CNBC · 1h ago · Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are hosting the World Liberty Forum at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., owned by their father, President Donald Trump.
Nation
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
CBS News · 4h ago · Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
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ABC News · 19h ago ·
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
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Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month
Student victims testify in school shooting trial of alleged gunman's father
CBS News · 18h ago · Apalachee High School students took the stand as part of the trial of Colin Gray, the father of a teen investigators say killed two teachers and two students and wounded others during a 2024 school shooting in Georgia. Skyler Henry has details.
Trial starts for father accused of giving son access to gun used in school shooting
· NBC News · Feb 16, 2026 · Colin Gray faces felony charges in connection with the shooting at Apalachee High School by his son, Colt Gray.
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International Business Times · Feb 16, 2026 ·
Georgia High School Shooting: Trial Opens for Colin Gray, Father of Alleged Apalachee High School Shooter
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Opening statements are underway in Georgia in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, as prosecutors and defence present their cases to the jury.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2026 ·
Opening statements to start in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect's father
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The trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024 is set to get underway
Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks
The Guardian · 17h ago · National Park Service also sued for removing rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall national monument in New YorkConservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say era
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
· NPR · 12h ago · Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
6 skiers rescued after California avalanche; search continues for 9 others
NPR · 9h ago · Six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche in California Tuesday have been rescued. The sheriff's office said the search for the nine remaining skiers is ongoing.
9 skiers missing, 6 rescued after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California
· NBC News · 18h ago · Six skiers were rescued, but nine remained missing after an avalanche Tuesday near the town of Truckee, California, authorities said.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84: Look Back at His Life and Legacy
NBC News · Feb 17, 2026 · Reverend Jesse Jackson, long-time civil rights advocate who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84 according to his family.
Rainbow PUSH is Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy in lifelong social justice fight
· CBS News · Feb 17, 2026 · Born from his civil rights work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the product of two separate organizations fighting for social justice, economic opportunity and equal rights, Rev.
Judge declares mistrial in Texas ICE detention facility shooting case
NPR · 9h ago · A U.S. federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case against nine people connected to a shooting outside an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, last year.
Judge declares mistrial in Texas ‘antifa’ protest case over attorney’s T-shirt
· The Guardian · 18h ago · Lawyer for defendants accused of terrorism at ICE protest decried by Trump appointee over shirt’s potential for ‘bias’A federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial on Tuesday after a defense lawyer wore a shirt in court with images from the civi
Man says he struggled with shooter at Rhode Island youth hockey game
NBC News · 14h ago · Michael Black was in the stands of Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday with his wife and their best friends to watch their friends’ son's high school hockey game
2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, police say
· CBS News · Feb 16, 2026 · Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Sheriff: DNA from gloves in Guthrie case produced no matches in FBI's database
NBC News · 22h ago · Investigators said the DNA evidence from gloves found approximately 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's house was submitted to a lab in Florida and to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
No DNA match in database from gloves found during Nancy Guthrie search
· CBS News · 23h ago · The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
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NPR · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Investigators could turn to genealogy to identify recovered DNA in Nancy Guthrie case
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Officials investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have recovered DNA from a glove found near her house. If they don't get an exact match, they could turn to genealogy websites for clues.
Jesse Jackson will be remembered as ‘transformative figure’: National Urban League CEO
NBC News · 21h ago · Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson dies at the age of 84. National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Jackson’s impact and legacy on the civil rights movement and in politics.
Jesse Jackson remembered as "role model for a generation" and for his impact on politics
· CBS News · Feb 17, 2026 · Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the legacy and impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at the age of 84.
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Rolling Stone · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Religious Leader, Dead at 84
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"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” his family said in a statement
Deadline Hollywood · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Jesse Jackson Dies: Civil Rights Leader Was 84
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Reverend Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and preacher who fought tirelessly for decades, has died aged 84. A statement from his family said Jackson “died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family.” A cause of death has not been given.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
CBS News · 38m ago · With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Business
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought a stake in The New York Times during his final quarter as CEO
Business Insider · 20h ago · Warren Buffett and his team invested in The New York Times' publisher and pared their Apple and Amazon positions during his last months as CEO.
Berkshire Hathaway trims Apple stake, buys NYTimes stock in Buffett's last moves as CEO
· CNBC · 21h ago · Berkshire Hathaway trimmed more of its Apple stake and began a new position in The New York Times in the fourth quarter, a new securities filing shows.
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Bloomberg · 20h ago ·
Buffett Cuts Amazon Stake, Makes Bet on New York Times
Japan, US Reach $36 Billion of Gas, Mineral Deals in Trump Pact
Bloomberg · 12h ago
Japan Plans $36 Billion in U.S. Investments Under Trump Administration Deal
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
The Crossword: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
New Yorker · 8h ago · A beginner-friendly puzzle.
Parting Shots (Wednesday Crossword, February 18)
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
U.S. Futures Edge Up as Public Holidays Dim Trading
Wall Street Journal · Feb 16, 2026
Asian shares trade higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays and gold prices fall
· ABC News · Feb 15, 2026 · Asian markets are higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
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Bloomberg · Feb 15, 2026 ·
Industrial Metals Steady During Lunar New Year Holiday
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects
CNBC · 10h ago · The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.
AI Doubts Linger, Japan to Invest $36B in US Projects, More
· Bloomberg · 14h ago
BAE Signals Steady Earnings, Sales Growth After Record Year
Bloomberg · 11h ago
BAE Systems Posts Sales Record as Europe Rearms
· Wall Street Journal · 11h ago
Mamdani says if the state won't tax the wealthiest New Yorkers, he'd have to tax the middle class as a 'last resort'
Business Insider · 21h ago · Without a tax on the wealthy or big corporations, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have to hike property taxes instead.
Mamdani floats increasing New York City property taxes as part of $127B budget plan
· Politico · Feb 17, 2026 · The mayor says increased property levies could be harmful but argues they’ll be necessary if the state doesn’t enact a new tax on millionaires.
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Bloomberg · Feb 17, 2026 ·
Mamdani Plans to Hike NYC Property Tax to Fill $5 Billion Hole
BlueScope Mulls New $11 Billion Bid From Steel Dynamics, SGH
Bloomberg · 19h ago
Steel Dynamics, SGH Raise BlueScope Steel Takeover Bid to $11 Billion
· Wall Street Journal · 20h ago
I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy. The whole country has great food, but one region is a step above the rest.
Business Insider · 37m ago · After visiting all 20 regions of Italy, my favorite for food is Emilia-Romagna. This region has incredible cheese, truffles, tomatoes, and tortellini.
Read Netflix's legal letter to ByteDance over a viral AI video tool it calls a 'high-speed piracy engine'
Business Insider · 37m ago · Netflix sent TikTok parent ByteDance a cease-and-desist letter to over its AI video tool Seedance, following in Disney and Paramount's footsteps.
Technology
Google Debuts $499 Pixel 10a Just Ahead of the iPhone 17e Reveal
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Google Pixel 10a Brings Flagship Pixel 10 AI Features For $499
· Forbes · 4h ago · Google's new Pixel 10a packs flagship AI, a 5,100mAh battery, and long software support into a $499 phone that's more premium than ever.
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Gizmodo · 4h ago ·
Google’s Pixel 10a Is the Same Damn Phone as the Pixel 9a
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The Pixel 10a is flatter without any hint of a camera bump. No, really. That’s it.
Arm shares edge higher as Nvidia sells entire stake in company
CNBC · 4h ago · SEC filings showed Nvidia has exited its position in the British chip designer, which it once tried to buy for $40 billion.
Nvidia Sells Off Stake in Arm, a Company It Once Tried to Buy
· Bloomberg · 19h ago
Mistral CEO Says AI Dominance Hinges on Openness, Not Geography
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Mistral AI to Buy Software Infrastructure Startup Koyeb
· Wall Street Journal · 9h ago
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CNBC · 10h ago ·
More than 50% of enterprise software could switch to AI, Mistral CEO says
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Software stocks have sold off on fears AI could eat into so-called software as a service, or SaaS, business models.
Tesla won’t use the term ‘Autopilot’ in California anymore
The Verge · 8h ago · Tesla is no longer using the term "Autopilot" to describe the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles in California, avoiding a 30-day sales suspension in the state.
Tesla Relents, Reportedly Stops Using the Term ‘Autopilot’ in California
· Gizmodo · 14h ago · It had already changed "Full Self-Driving" to "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)."
Meta’s new deal with Nvidia buys up millions of AI chips
The Verge · 18h ago · Meta has struck a multiyear deal to expand its data centers with millions of Nvidia's Grace and Vera CPUs and Blackwell and Rubin GPUs. While Meta has long been using Nvidia's hardware for its AI products, this deal "represents the first large-sca
Meta expands Nvidia deal to use millions of AI chips in data center build-out, including standalone CPUs
· CNBC · 21h ago · Meta expands partnership with Nvidia in a deal likely worth tens of billions, for deploying millions of GPUs and new standalone CPUs in AI data centers
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Meta Will Buy Millions of Nvidia Chips for AI Build-Out
Bloomberg · 19h ago ·
Meta Deepens Nvidia Ties With Pact for ‘Millions’ of Chips
Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11
The Verge · 37m ago · Microsoft is working on a bunch of new features for Windows 11, including a new network speed test that you can access from your taskbar. The tool is bundled in an update rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, allowing you
The Truth About AI Panic
Bloomberg · 37m ago
Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
CNBC · 45m ago · Anthropic landed a $200 million Defense contract last year, as did AI rivals OpenAI, Google and xAI.
Masimo Founder Joe Kiani On The Healthtech Company’s $10 Billion Acquisition
Forbes · 46m ago · In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Jennifer Doudna’s $1 billion plan to bring Crispr gene editing to the real world, using “boring” AI in clinics and more.
Apple Just Officially Ushered in Podcasting’s Generational Shift
Bloomberg · 51m ago
Entertainment
Shia LaBeouf Posts ‘Free Me’ After Arrest at Mardi Gras
Variety · 4h ago · Shia LaBeouf wrote “Free me” on his X account Wednesday morning, one day after his arrest over an alleged physical altercation during Mardis Gras in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf Posts “Free Me” After Being Arrested At Mardi Gras Party
· Deadline Hollywood · 5h ago · “Free Me,” Shia LaBeouf posted in the early hours of this morning after reports emerged of his arrest. The Transformers star was making his first remarks after being arrested yesterday at a Mardi Gras event at which he reportedly struck two men.
Stephen Colbert’s Unaired James Talarico Interview Hits 5.3 Million YouTube Views and Results in $2.5 Million Raised for Talarico’s Campaign in 24 Hours
Variety · 4h ago · “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” was blocked on Monday by CBS from broadcasting its interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico — fearing retribution from the FCC.
James Talarico Raised $2.5 Million After Stephen Colbert Interview Was Shifted From Broadcast To YouTube
· Deadline Hollywood · 5h ago · The attention surrounding James Talarico’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert interview has been very good for the Texas Democrat’s campaign for U.S. Senate.
‘How Long Gone’ Podcast Moves Into Video With Spinoff Series
Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · How Long Gone, a podcast aimed at the “bi-coastal elite”, is moving into the video world. Amplify Pictures, the company behind HBO’s 100 Foot Wave, and Talkhouse, which distributes the HLG podcast, have teamed up with hosts Chris Black and Jaso
‘How Long Gone Today’ Video Series Launched by Chris Black and Jason Stewart
· Variety · 6h ago · “How Long Gone,” the proudly bicoastal elite podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, is expanding into video. In conjunction with Talkhouse and Amplify Pictures, the hosts have launched a new format shot a news-desk studio in Los Angeles.
Jane Baer Dies: Longtime Disney Animator & Indie Studio Exec Who Created Toontown Scenes For ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Was 91
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · Jane Baer, a pioneering animator who worked at Disney on films ranging from Sleeping Beauty to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and also ran her own animation production company, died Monday in her sleep at her home in Van Nuys, CA.
Jane Baer, Animator on ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Who Founded Baer Animation, Dies at 91
· Variety · 17h ago · Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer, whose long career in animation included working on films including “Sleeping Beauty” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died Monday at her home in Van Nuys, Calif..
Miley Cyrus Announces 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary Special. What to Know
NBC News · 17h ago · Get ready to have the best of both worlds — again
Miley Cyrus to Revisit ‘Hannah Montana’ in 20th Anniversary Special
· Rolling Stone · 23h ago · Filmed in front of a live studio audience, the special will feature an in-depth interview between Cyrus and Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper
Cause of death revealed for Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones
Los Angeles Times · 18h ago · The cause of death for Victoria Jones, the daughter of Hollywood legend Tommy Lee Jones, has been revealed a month and a half after she was found dead in a hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day.
Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Victoria Jones’ Cause of Death Revealed
· Rolling Stone · 19h ago · Victoria was reportedly found unresponsive at a San Francisco hotel on News Years Day
Mckenna Grace Joins 'Scooby-Doo' Live-Action Netflix Show as Daphne
NBC News · 19h ago · The "Scooby-Doo" live-action series has found its Daphne.
‘Scooby-Doo’: Mckenna Grace Lands Daphne Role In Live-Action Series From Netflix And Berlanti Productions
· Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · Mckenna Grace has landed the first major role in the upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series from Berlanti Productions and Netflix. Sources say she will play Daphne in the eight-episode series.
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Variety · 23h ago ·
‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Casts Mckenna Grace as Daphne
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Mckenna Grace is joining the “Scooby-Doo” live-action series at Netflix, Variety has learned from sources. Grace will star as a young Daphne Blake in the show, which will delve into how the Mystery Inc.
David Chokachi To Reprise OG Role In Fox’s New ‘Baywatch’
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · David Chokachi will reprise his original role of Cody Madison in Fox’s new Baywatch series from Matt Nix. Chokachi joins the previously announced Stephen Amell, who will lead the series as Hobie Buchannon.
‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casts Original Star David Chokachi in Return as Cody Madison
· Variety · 20h ago · Fox’s reboot of “Baywatch” is bringing back original series star David Chokachi, Variety has learned. Chokachi will reprise the role of Cody Madison in the Fox version, where he will appear alongside recently announced series lead Stephen Amell.
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans following alleged altercation during Mardi Gras
Los Angeles Times · 22h ago · New Orleans police confirms it arrested Shia LaBeouf early Tuesday morning following an alleged brawl in the city's French Quarters. He is charged with two counts of simple battery.
Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans After Alleged Mardi Gras Fight
· Rolling Stone · Feb 17, 2026 · The actor, who's reportedly been spotted at various bars around the French Quarter the past few days, is facing two simple battery charges
WGA West Staff Goes On Strike Ahead Of Writers Union’s AMPTP Negotiations
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · The Writers Guild of America West’s staff has gone on strike. A month before the writers guild is set to bargain with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writers Guild Staff Union has called a work stoppage until further notice, the group said Tuesday.
WGA Staff Go on Strike Weeks Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations
· Variety · 23h ago · The staff of the Writers Guild of America West went on strike on Tuesday, accusing leadership of the union of breaking labor laws. The strike will affect about 100 of the 150 staffers at the union.
Damon Wayans Jr. To Lead NBC Drama Pilot ‘Puzzled’ Playing A Savant
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · Damon Wayans Jr. (Let’s Be Cops, New Girl) has been set as the lead of the NBC and Universal Television drama pilot Puzzled, based on the Danielle Trussoni novelThe Puzzle Master, from Joey Falco (Charmed).
Damon Wayans Jr. to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Puzzled’
· Variety · 23h ago · Damon Wayans Jr. is set to lead the NBC drama pilot “Puzzled,” Variety has learned. The pilot was picked up at NBC back in January. It is based on the “Puzzle Master” books by Danielle Trussoni.
Sports
Klaebo joins Phelps as only 10-gold Olympians
ESPN · 4h ago · Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing, putting him in an exclusive group with swimming great Michael Phelps.
In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
· ABC News · 5h ago · Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record
Mikaela Shiffrin darts to early lead in women's slalom at Milan Cortina Olympics
ABC News · 7h ago · U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is one run away from ending her Olympic medal drought
After days of disappointment, Mikaela Shiffrin storms to slalom lead after first run
· NBC News · 9h ago · American skier Mikaela Shiffrin sits in first place in the slalom at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after the first of two runs Wednesday.
Texas Tech upset by ASU as Toppin exits with injury
ESPN · 11h ago · Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin injured his lower right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in Tuesday night's upset loss at Arizona State.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
· ABC News · 12h ago · Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half
2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, American teens in snowboard final and more
ESPN · Feb 16, 2026 · Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.
Team USA’s ‘Blade Angels’ Look to Make History at 2026 Olympics
· NBC News · Feb 17, 2026 · Three former United States champions who go by “The Blade Angels,” Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, are each looking to be the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in individual figure skating.
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ABC News · 19h ago ·
Alysa Liu surges into medal range as US teammates stumble in Olympic short program
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Alysa Liu is left to carry the hopes of the United States into the women’s free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics
CBS News · 19h ago ·
Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program
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Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Tiger Woods is 50 and recovering from major back surgery. He won't rule out playing in 2026 Masters
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · Tiger Woods told reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club that he won't rule out playing in the 2026 Masters despite recovering from October disc replacement surgery.
Tiger Woods at 2026 Masters? 15-time major champion does not rule out playing for first time since 2024 Open
· CBS News · 23h ago · Woods missed last year's Masters due to injury and has yet to play since undergoing a recent string of surgeries
Duke's Jon Scheyer pushes back against DA's 'zero evidence' claim after North Carolina court-storming incident
CBS News · 22h ago · The Blue Devils coach doubled down on his account of staffers being punched
Scheyer claps back at DA over court-storming tiff
· ESPN · 23h ago · Jon Scheyer said he "could have said even more" in response to a local DA's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's initial claim that staffers were punched in a recent court storming at UNC.
Mark Cuban explains why NBA 'should embrace tanking,' prioritize fans in wake of Adam Silver's remarks
CBS News · 23h ago · The former Mavericks owner took to social media to voice his frustrations with the league
Cuban: NBA should 'embrace tanking' for fans
· ESPN · 23h ago · Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.
Why college basketball fans should master Wins Above Bubble: WAB is new factor in NCAA Tournament selection
CBS News · 20m ago · If you only have the bandwidth to master one metric before Selection Sunday, consider learning WAB
Canada's Crosby leaves with injury, ruled out
ESPN · 23m ago · Sidney Crosby left Canada's Olympic quarterfinal hockey matchup against Czechia in the second period with a lower-body injury and was ruled out for the game.
Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
ESPN · 23m ago · Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.
World
Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
BBC · 23h ago · Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
Is Andrew Involved? Gordon Brown Reveals Epstein Used UK Airport To 'Fly In Girls' From Eastern Europe
· International Business Times · 4h ago · Former PM Gordon Brown says Jeffrey Epstein used UK airports for trafficking, with his claims now prompting police investigations and renewed scrutiny.
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Financial Times · 19h ago ·
UK police to ‘assess’ information in Epstein files relating to Stansted airport
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Former prime minister Gordon Brown alleges women were trafficked in and out of Britain through facility near London
Talks end in Geneva, and Russia’s war in Ukraine goes on
Washington Post · 4h ago · After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been “difficult but businesslike.”
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
· BBC · 7h ago · The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought
CBS News · 4h ago · Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
USA's Shiffrin wins slalom gold in emphatic style
· BBC · 4h ago · American star Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she won Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.
Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent
ABC News · 5h ago · Gabon has suspended access to social media and digital platforms throughout the central African nation until further notice as critics accuse the country’s leader of crackdown on dissent
Gabon Suspends Social Media as Cost-of-Living Protests Spread
· Bloomberg · 10h ago
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
CBS News · 9h ago · A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
· ABC News · 11h ago · A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
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NPR · 11h ago ·
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep
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Many experts had thought sharks didn't exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica.
Philippine VP Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
ABC News · 11h ago · Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she will seek the presidency in the 2028 elections
Philippine VP Duterte Declares Plan to Run for President in 2028
· Bloomberg · 14h ago
What Kind of Cancer Does Christy Romano Have? Inside the Former Disney Star's Health Scare
International Business Times · 1h ago · Christy Carlson Romano reveals a positive cancer screening result, prompting further tests to determine the nature and severity of the potential illness.
Trump Spirals Into All-Out Conspiracy Posting Rampage as Midterm Pressure Sends Him Into Panic Mode
International Business Times · 2h ago · Donald Trump intensifies his push for voting restrictions, using debunked conspiracy theories to pressure Senate Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Ukraine protests as Russians cleared to fly their flag at Paralympics
CBS News · 2h ago · Ukraine calls a decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics under their nations' flags, "disappointing and outrageous."
US, Iran Flaunt Nuclear Talks in Geneva as War Fears Rise Over Donald Trump Clock
International Business Times · 2h ago · Recent US–Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva have produced cautious signs of progress, but deep mistrust and military tensions continue to overshadow any breakthrough.
Science
Intermittent fasting fails to beat standard dieting for weight loss
Science Daily · 6h ago · Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about weight loss trends in recent years, promising dramatic results with simple changes to when you eat.
Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Budge the Scale, Major Review Finds
· Gizmodo · 22h ago · A new review fails to find much of any added weight loss benefit from intermittent fasting compared to typical diet advice.
Brain-like computers could be built out of perovskites
The Economist · 37m ago · The long-hyped materials may have found their niche
The Human Exposome Project will map how environmental factors shape health
The Economist · 40m ago · It makes the Human Genome Project look easy
How ICE’s new software tools could speed up deportations
The Economist · 46m ago · The risk of overreach is high
Like Humans, Baboons Get Jealous of Their Siblings
Smithsonian · 3h ago · A new study found that young baboons try to interrupt their mother when she is grooming a sibling
This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer
Science Daily · 4h ago · Northwestern researchers have shown that when it comes to cancer vaccines, arrangement can be just as important as ingredients. By repositioning a small fragment of an HPV protein on a DNA-based nanovaccine, the team dramatically strengthened the immune system’s attack on HPV-driven tumors.
Why Do Humans Have Chins? They Might Be an Evolutionary Accident, New Research Suggests
Smithsonian · 4h ago · The bony facial protrusion might be an evolutionary byproduct that resulted from changes to other parts of the skull, according to a new study
Sugary drinks linked to rising anxiety in teens
Science Daily · 4h ago · Sugary drinks may be linked to more than just physical health problems in teens. A new review of multiple studies found a consistent association between high consumption of beverages like soda, energy drinks, sweetened juices, and flavored milks and increased anxiety symptoms in adolescents.
A spinning gyroscope could finally unlock ocean wave energy
Science Daily · 4h ago · Ocean waves are a vast and steady source of renewable energy, but capturing their power efficiently has long frustrated engineers. A researcher at The University of Osaka has now explored a bold new approach: a gyroscopic wave energy converter that u
This Luxury Steamer Disappeared on a Stormy Night in 1872. Nearly 150 Years to the Day, It Was Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan
Smithsonian · 5h ago · The "Lac La Belle" was discovered 20 miles off the coast of Wisconsin in 2022 after a fisherman offered shipwreck hunters a mysterious clue
Health
FDA agrees to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application in a reversal
CNBC · 26m ago · The FDA is slated to make a decision on the flu shot on Aug. 5, which will allow Moderna to make the vaccine available for the upcoming influenza season.
Postpartum depression in dads is common – we can now spot and treat it
New Scientist · 3h ago · Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family
How baby microbiomes in the West differ from those everywhere else
New Scientist · 3h ago · Babies in the West commonly lack a gut microbe that is found in infants in other parts of the world, which may be due to differences in their mothers' diets
FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive
CNBC · 3h ago · Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.
Ultramarathons could be bad for your blood
New Scientist · 3h ago · Running 170 kilometres over mountainous terrain caused people's red blood cells to accumulate more age-related damage than those of less ambitious athletes
Workout Recovery Checklist: Heat vs. Ice, Protein Intake, More
NBC News · 3h ago · If you’re feeling motivated to get moving, it’s important to prioritize recovery so TODAY medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal shares how to help your body bounce back after a workout.
Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute
ABC News · 3h ago · Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all
Massive Cleanup Underway After Sewage Spill in Potomac River
NBC News · 6h ago · A massive cleanup is underway in Washington, D.C., after hundreds of millions of gallons of waste spilled into the Potomac River. It started in January after a 60-year-old sewage line broke open in Maryland.
Float therapy is all the rage. Could 'dry floating' really offer the same benefits?
Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · We tried dry float therapy, which promises stress reduction and relaxation in futuristic settings, at Quantum Wellness Spa and WellNest.
State public-option health plans expand but can't fill gaps left by federal changes
NPR · 9h ago · Nevada recently became the third state to offer one of the plans on the ACA marketplaces. They're intended to be a cheaper insurance option but so far they make only a marginal difference in price.
Books
‘Playmakers’ underscores the serious business of making toys
Christian Science Monitor · 23h ago · In “Playmakers,” Michael Kimmel unpacks the history of Jewish entrepreneurs who started name-brand toy companies – and redefined children’s playtime.
February may be short on days -- but it boasts a long list of new books
NPR · Feb 11, 2026 · The shortest month of the year is packed with highly anticipated new releases, including books from Michael Pollan, Tayari Jones and the late Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa.
A daughter reexamines her own family story in 'The Mixed Marriage Project'
NPR · Feb 10, 2026 · Dorothy Roberts' parents, a white anthropologist and a Black woman from Jamaica, spent years interviewing interracial couples in Chicago. Her memoir draws from their records.
'Dizzy' author recounts a decade of being marooned by chronic illness
NPR · Feb 9, 2026 · Rachel Weaver worked for the Forest Service in Alaska where she scaled towering trees to study nature. But in 2006, she woke up and felt like she was being spun in a hurricane. Her memoir is Dizzy.
‘No-spice’ romance novels trade steamy scenes for courtship, love, and respect
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 9, 2026 · Authors and influencers are finding fresh ways to identify books that emphasize relationship building over “spicy” bedroom scenes.
When she married, she declined to join her library with her husband’s
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 5, 2026 · In “Bookish,” author Lucy Mangan treats tomes like old friends, and zealously guards the precincts of her personal collection (10,000 books and counting.)
‘Before my birth, cotton formed me’: A story of family and struggle
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 5, 2026 · Cristina Rivera Garza’s “Autobiography of Cotton” blends memory, history, and investigation into a beautifully written book about how stories are lost.
How Rupert Murdoch created a media empire -- and 'broke' his own family
NPR · Feb 3, 2026 · Journalist Gabriel Sherman has covered the Murdoch family for nearly two decades. In his new book, Bonfire of the Murdochs, he chronicles the protracted public battle for control the family business.
You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book
NPR · Feb 1, 2026 · In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love…
'Getting to Reparations' argues a clear path and legal strategy to atone for slavery
NPR · Jan 31, 2026 · Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown University law professor, lays out a case for reparations in her new book Getting to Reparations: How Building a Different America Requires a Reckoning with Our Past.
Lifestyle
Avalanche Leaves 10 Skiers Missing in California’s Sierra Nevada
Bloomberg · 15h ago
Nine Skiers Missing After Northern California Avalanche
· Wall Street Journal · 17h ago
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Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in California mountains
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Authorities say search and rescue crews are looking for multiple backcountry skiers feared missing after a reported avalanche in Northern California as a powerful winter storm moves through the state
New York Times Stock Hits All-Time High After Buffett’s Blessing
Bloomberg · 1h ago
What A 250 Year Old Winery Teaches Us About Bracing For A Future Of Radical Adaptation
Forbes · 4h ago · At 250 years old, El Grifo isn’t just honoring its history; it’s embracing radical adaptation to thrive in a future as relentless as the island's own terrain.
Cookbook Author Gets Homesick For The Flavors Of Germany
Forbes · 5h ago · Cookbook author and food blogger Sophie Sadler missed the flavors of Germany after moving to Kansas City, so she decided to share her German recipes with everyone.
Golf Club Sticker Shock
Forbes · 5h ago · Prices of new and used golf clubs have escalated.
Martha Graham Took Classic Ballet and Turned It Into Modern Dance. It’s Still Moving Us 100 Years Later
Smithsonian · 5h ago · Her choreography told stories in new ways and her collaborations with costume and stage designers changed the aesthetic of the art. Now, her dance company marks its first century
Pantry Cabinets Are Now The Most Coveted Kitchen Feature
Forbes · 6h ago · From floor-to-ceiling storage walls to furniture-style cabinetry, pantry cabinets have become the must-have built-in in today’s kitchen.
Get Your Red-Hot History Lesson! How the Hot Dog Rose From Coney Island Carts to Platters at Presidential Picnics
Smithsonian · 9h ago · A simple sausage from Germany overtook ballparks and backyards to become the quintessential hand-held meal that is decidedly all-American
Can AI Tell Us How Much to Pay for Art?
Bloomberg · 12h ago
BUTTER Fine Art Fair Expands To Los Angeles For Frieze Week 2026
Forbes · 18h ago · Unlike most of American culture which begins on the coasts and migrates toward the middle, the BUTTER fine art fair originated in Indianapolis before making its first expansion.
Travel
Towering tribute to opera singer named ‘best mural in the world’
The Independent UK · 6h ago · Greece's southern city of Kalamata, long known for its olives and seaside charm, has found itself in the spotlight
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ABC News · 13h ago ·
Olives, opera and a climate-neutral goal: How a mural in Greece won ‘Best in the World’
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Greece's southern city of Kalamata, long known for its olives and seaside charm, has found itself in the spotlight
I’m a travel writer and these are the European walking holidays I’d recommend this year
The Independent UK · 1h ago · From Italy and Spain to the islands of Greece, head to these dramatic coastlines and rugged mountain areas to reconnect with nature, writes Lauren Taylor
21 best hotels across our favourite Greek islands – Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more
The Independent UK · 1h ago · Greece isn’t short of an island or two – here are the best places to stay when you visit in 2026
The Safest Destinations For Family Travel, According To New Analysis
Forbes · 2h ago · The study looked at things like overall crime rate, infrastructure, and child-friendly activities to determine the top cities globally.
Underrated Travel Destinations For 2026—Where To Avoid Overtourism
Forbes · 2h ago · If you're looking to avoid the crowds in 2026, here are the places not suffering from overtourism and definitely in need of some travel love.
Trump Wants His Name Trademarked For Airports—Raising Questions About Profiteering
Forbes · 2h ago · Trump may not only see his name on an airport like he’s always wanted—but he may get control over the trademark.
5 Ways To Be Less Annoying At The Airport
Forbes · 3h ago · One passenger’s behavior can easily make an already crowded airport seem even more chaotic. Here are five ways to be less annoying.
Chinese and Indian tourists flock to Europe as Americans shun continent
The Independent UK · 4h ago · Europe is still seeing a steady rise in both long-haul travellers and in spending
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What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice after European transmission warning
The Independent UK · 4h ago · Health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling
Los Angeles Through The Eyes Of Los Angeles Lakers Governor And Cincoro Co-Founder Jeanie Buss
Forbes · 5h ago · The Lakers governor shares where to eat, stay and explore in Los Angeles — plus her tips for making the most of game night.
Opinion
Cartoon by Dana Summers
Washington Post · 15m ago · Dana Summers cartoon on Gavin Newsom and people leaving California.
Costco’s cheap hot dogs teach California builders a lesson
Washington Post · 37m ago · Thrive Living’s partnership with Costco is the exception that proves the rule about what’s broken in housing.
Tim Cook Seems Determined to Keep Bruising Apple
Bloomberg · 1h ago
Mamdani’s ‘painful’ tax admission
Washington Post · 4h ago · The next step is understanding that his city has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.
Jesse Jackson Remade the Democratic Party
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Why the EPA’s emissions reversal is the responsible decision
Washington Post · 7h ago · The climate challenge is more nuanced and manageable than the agency once assumed.
Olympic medal bites are iconic. What do they really mean?
Washington Post · 7h ago · Olympians bite their medals to test their purity. It used to be the same with currency.
The 2020 ‘stolen election’ obsession: Cynical? Delusional? Reptilian?
Washington Post · 7h ago · Trump believes his losing at anything is impossible. Thus, Biden’s win must be fraudulent.
Rubio vs. Ocasio-Cortez: A clash of visions for America and the West
Washington Post · 7h ago · In Munich, the secretary of state and AOC were far apart on the meaning of “order.”
One Year of RFK Jr. Has Left Public Health Devastated
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Features
Introducing the Longreads Story Recommender
Longreads · 3h ago · Learn to love your search results again.
Echoic Memory
Longreads · 4h ago · "I am a person of ground. This is not to say grounded, but of earth, attached to the earth."
My Mother’s Body
Longreads · 4h ago · "The Mysteries of a Loved One’s Case File."
ICE Is Pushing Minneapolis Underground
Longreads · 6h ago · "After ICE raids, tear gassing protestors, and two killings, DHS 'border czar' Tom Homan arrived in the Twin Cities to announce a winding down of immigration enforcement.
Mama Don’t Take My Chromophobia Away
Longreads · 8h ago · "Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is selling us a white fantasy."
Compost Modernity!
Longreads · Feb 17, 2026 · "The vision of solarpunk: joining nature with technology in vibrantly inclusive ways to create a world that truly blooms."
Soapbox
Longreads · Feb 17, 2026 · "The humble bar of soap used to define the American way. Now it’s dying. I will not let it go down without a fight."
Don’t Close Your Teeth
Longreads · Feb 17, 2026 · "Cynthia Zarin traces the rise of fascism through the diary entries of Virginia Woolf."
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Maria Popova
Longreads · Feb 17, 2026 · The creator of The Marginalian and author of the new book Traversal responds to 25 questions on writing, reading, and creativity.
The ‘Godmother’ of Weed vs. Her Uncle, the DEA Agent
Longreads · Feb 16, 2026 · "Cannabis officials courted a rising pot star to join New York’s legal market. Then a stunning police raid upended everything and shattered a family."