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Table of Contents Teachers unions push for investigation into Apollo's Epstein ties - Axios David Mamet: Robert Duvall Was the Best Actor of His Generation - The Free Press Yes, Chrome's Home icon changed on Android - 9to5Google CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update - The Hacker News 'Bored by all the sex and violins': readers on Wuthering Heights film - The Guardian SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026 - Space Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11 - The Verge Bunnie Xo Says She Felt Like She Was 'Looking at a Younger Version of Me' When She Initially Met Stepdaughter Bailee - Yahoo Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang — and found it was surprisingly soupy - Live Science What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test - Formula 1 Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis - On3 Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White and his 'new daddy,' calls Zuffa Boxing 'absolute complete dogsh*t' so far - MMA Fighting Los Angeles-area state lawmakers call for Wasserman to step aside - Politico Agouti integrates environmental cues to regulate paternal behaviour - Nature Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche - The New York Times Mass departures from Justice Dept. are boon for law firms, legal groups and political campaigns - CBS News White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be punished - The Washington Post Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017 - STLPR US to withdraw troops from Syria amid Iran tensions - BBC U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran - The New York Times White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now - The Washington Post As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by - The Washington Post Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires - Associated Press News A look at Seattle's billionaire lineup with Seahawks for sale - The Seattle Times Trump says UK's Starmer making 'a big mistake' with Chagos Islands deal - Al Jazeera Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post Warner Bros. Discovery says it's worried employees will quit if it picks Paramount's offer - Business Insider Elon Musk's AI Pushes Back As He Encourages Users To Upload Medical Information - Forbes Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law, overriding a veto - KCUR Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 - Minecraft UK police assess claims Epstein trafficked women on flights through London Stansted Airport - CNN Who Will Be Next to Headline the Sphere? We Make Our Educated Guess - Rolling Stone A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky's app - TechCrunch Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage - Nature Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights - The New York Times Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities - MPR News Justice Department Probes Warner Sale's Impact on Theaters - Bloomberg Team USA Fans Cry Foul After Skier's Historic Jump Doesn't Win Gold - Mediaite Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Texas Congressman's Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself - The New York Times Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns - CBS News 3 takeaways from BYU's loss at No. 4 Arizona - Deseret News JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump's Board of Peace - Financial Times Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC - 247Sports February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News The Link Between Air Pollution And Alzheimer's Is Now Clearer Than Ever - ScienceAlert Sydney Sweeney and Rumored Boyfriend Scooter Braun Step Out for the Most Unexpected Date Night - instyle.com Jesse Jackson Knew Better Than to Forget - The Ringer X continues to bet on vertical video with its latest update - TechCrunch AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication - BleepingComputer 'The Blood Countess' Review: Isabelle Huppert Dazzles in Vampire Tale - IndieWire The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE - NPR Google Maps 'limited view' now hides reviews, images for signed-out users - 9to5Google Jordan Stolz pursues 1500m gold, sprint sweep as speed skating continues in Milan - NBC Olympics Bo Nickal reveals key advice Gable Steveson must follow to be successful in MMA - Bloody Elbow Bird flu concerns: Traumatized Hainesport Twp. residents forced to dispose dead birds amid suspected outbreak - 6abc Philadelphia Trump's rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran - CNN Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates - CNBC Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost - Associated Press News Vivo V70 is officially here with impressive Zeiss cameras: you're invited to the flagship party! - PhoneArena Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I. - The New York Times Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He 'Lit It With Butane' - The New York Times Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a 'Steamy' Movie Set - The New York Times How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls - NPR Look how much Canadians hate the United States now - Politico Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict - Axios UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide' - Associated Press News 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics On Tap: Semifinals being played Friday - NHL.com Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners collapse late as title lead starts to slip away - NBC Sports Trump Family Crypto Bash Convenes Wall Street's New Believers - Bloomberg.com New approach roughly predicts when Alzheimer's symptoms begin - The Washington Post Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Inch Lower; Oil Prices Rise — Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions - The Wall Street Journal NASA's Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars - NASA (.gov) 5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas - Ars Technica Genetic discovery offers hope for global banana farming - Phys.org Rousey, Carano to undergo extensive testing before May megabout - ESPN Google launches Snapseed camera for iPhone with pro manual controls, retro film - 9to5Google Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.'s Workout With Kid Rock - The New York Times This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030 - Business Insider Galaxy S25 gets the One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update - SamMobile North Shore digs out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow; difficult morning drive in Twin Cities - MPR News Altman vs. Amodei: AI Rivals Refuse to Hold Hands at Modi Summit - Bloomberg.com Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist - politico.eu A Record-Breaking Drill Beneath Antarctic Ice Revealed a Big Surprise - ScienceAlert Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit - CNBC Olympic men's hockey semifinals: Final 4 ranked by gold medal chances - Yahoo Sports James Van Der Beek Merch Email Reactions Explained - BuzzFeed Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says - BBC Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return - Rolling Stone Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal - Associated Press News Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution - Gizmodo 'Toy Story 5' Trailer: Woody and Buzz Reunite to Save Kids From Technology Devices - Variety After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy - The New York Times Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is 'dust' - The Washington Post Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia - Associated Press News Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart - The Washington Post White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive 'rescreening' - The Guardian Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment - The New York Times U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump's tariffs policy - The Washington Post Stocks slide as traders assess potential Iran conflict: Live updates - CNBC

Teachers unions push for investigation into Apollo's Epstein ties - Axios Tuesday 17 February 2026 02:54 PM UTC+00 Teachers unions push for investigation into Apollo's Epstein ties  Axios Apollo Seeks to Reassure Clients About Rowan's Epstein Ties  Bloomberg.com Apollo Reassures Clients Over CEO's Epstein Files Appearances: 'Nothing New'  Forbes SEC urged to investigate Apollo over Epstein ties  Financial Times Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation  ACCESS Newswire

David Mamet: Robert Duvall Was the Best Actor of His Generation - The Free Press Wednesday 18 February 2026 01:38 AM UTC+00 David Mamet: Robert Duvall Was the Best Actor of His Generation  The Free Press Robert Duvall Didn't Mind Clashing With Directors  The New York Times Robert Duvall Movies Ranked by Tomatometer  Rotten Tomatoes Hollywood legend, local 'down home' neighbor: Robert Duvall remembered at Northern Virginia restaurant  WTOP Legendary Actor Robert Duvall Passes Away at Age 95 in His Longtime Virginia Home  Realtor.com

Yes, Chrome's Home icon changed on Android - 9to5Google Wednesday 18 February 2026 02:10 AM UTC+00 Yes, Chrome's Home icon changed on Android  9to5Google Chrome 146 Now In Beta With WebNN Origin Trial For Neural Networks In The Browser  Phoronix You're not having a stroke, Google simply changed the Chrome for Android Home icon  PhoneArena Google promotes Chrome 146 to the beta channel with WebNN support, Sanitizer API, and more  Neowin

CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update - The Hacker News Wednesday 18 February 2026 06:52 AM UTC+00 CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update  The Hacker News CISA flags critical Microsoft SCCM flaw as exploited in attacks  BleepingComputer Attackers finally get around to exploiting critical Microsoft bug from 2024  theregister.com CISA adds SolarWinds, Microsoft, Apple, Notepad++ vulnerabilities to KEV catalog  SC Media Flaws in Google, Microsoft products added to Cisa catalogue  Computer Weekly

'Bored by all the sex and violins': readers on Wuthering Heights film - The Guardian Wednesday 18 February 2026 02:14 PM UTC+00 'Bored by all the sex and violins': readers on Wuthering Heights film  The Guardian Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff and the Controversy Over 'Wuthering Heights'  The New York Times Does "Wuthering Heights" Herald the Revival of the Film Romance?  The New Yorker 'Wuthering Heights' Is a Millennial Fantasy  The Wall Street Journal Wuthering Heights Emerald Fennell Defends Her Controversial 'Version' of Emily Brontë's Classic Novel  People.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026 - Space Wednesday 18 February 2026 03:00 PM UTC+00 SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026  Space New Expedition 74 Foursome Kicks off Science, Gets Used to Space  NASA (.gov) Replacement crew docks at space station, boosts crew back to seven  Spaceflight Now NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Arrives at Space Station  International Space Station National Laboratory Four people on NASA's Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station  NPR

Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11 - The Verge Wednesday 18 February 2026 06:09 PM UTC+00 Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11  The Verge Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 (Beta Channel)  Windows Blog Microsoft Previews Built-In Speed-Test Tool for Windows 11  PCMag Updated Windows 11 Taskbar Features Built‑in Network Speed Test - Available Now in Preview  TechPowerUp Windows 11 update causing BSODs and Wi-Fi issues, Microsoft confirms  PCWorld

Bunnie Xo Says She Felt Like She Was 'Looking at a Younger Version of Me' When She Initially Met Stepdaughter Bailee - Yahoo Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:28 PM UTC+00 Bunnie Xo Says She Felt Like She Was 'Looking at a Younger Version of Me' When She Initially Met Stepdaughter Bailee  Yahoo Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo Shares Emotional Family Update: 'We're Going to Raise These Babies in Love'  Yahoo Bunnie Xo Says IVF Journey with Jelly Roll Is 'One of the Hardest Things I've Ever Had to Go Through' (Exclusive)  People.com Country star and wife reveal plans for twins  Cleveland.com Bunnie Xo Saw a 'Younger Version of Me' in Stepdaughter Bailee  People.com

Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang — and found it was surprisingly soupy - Live Science Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:30 PM UTC+00 Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang — and found it was surprisingly soupy  Live Science

What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test - Formula 1 Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:36 PM UTC+00 What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test  Formula 1 Russell tops Day 1 of second Bahrain test  Formula 1 George Russell keeps Mercedes on top at F1 testing but McLaren, Ferrari tease pace  ESPN What we learned from F1's second preseason test: McLaren's concerns, trouble for Aston Martin - The Athletic  The New York Times F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes pips McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble  Motorsport.com

Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis - On3 Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:56 PM UTC+00 Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis  On3 Texas Tech's JT Toppin has torn ACL, out for season  ESPN Texas Tech basketball star JT Toppin out for season with ACL tear  The New York Times Texas Tech star JT Toppin out for the year after injury against Arizona State  Dallas News Odum propels Arizona State men's basketball to upset of Texas Tech  The Arizona Republic

Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White and his 'new daddy,' calls Zuffa Boxing 'absolute complete dogsh*t' so far - MMA Fighting Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:00 PM UTC+00 Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White and his 'new daddy,' calls Zuffa Boxing 'absolute complete dogsh*t' so far  MMA Fighting Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White over Zuffa Boxing  Yahoo Sports Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White: His 'new papi' is Turki Alalshikh  MMA Junkie Benn vs Kelly, Stevenson vs Smith, and other Matchroom belt fights Eddie Hearn could make  DAZN Eddie Hearn Fires Back at Dana White in Escalating Promoter Feud  BoxingInsider.com

Los Angeles-area state lawmakers call for Wasserman to step aside - Politico Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:42 PM UTC+00 Los Angeles-area state lawmakers call for Wasserman to step aside  Politico Dozens of Southern California politicians call on Wasserman to resign as LA28 Olympics chair  Los Angeles Times LA mayor says Casey Wasserman should resign as Olympics head. But can the city force him out?  LAist Bass calls for Casey Wasserman's resignation from 2028 LA Olympics organizing committee  NBC Los Angeles Wasserman already talking to bidders for sports, music agency  Sports Business Journal

Agouti integrates environmental cues to regulate paternal behaviour - Nature Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:10 PM UTC+00 Agouti integrates environmental cues to regulate paternal behaviour  Nature Doting male mouse dads share a genetic signature, new study finds  Scientific American Biologists discover gene that may determine 'good' and 'bad' dads  Yahoo Social Competition Can Turn Nurturing Dads into Neglectful Ones  Neuroscience News The part of the brain that can reveal a lot about your parenting style  The Independent

Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 12:00 AM UTC+00 Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche  The New York Times

Mass departures from Justice Dept. are boon for law firms, legal groups and political campaigns - CBS News Thursday 19 February 2026 12:30 AM UTC+00 Mass departures from Justice Dept. are boon for law firms, legal groups and political campaigns  CBS News

White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be punished - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 12:35 AM UTC+00 White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be punished  The Washington Post Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be 'disciplined' over report that Americans are paying tariffs  CNN Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: 'Worst paper I've ever seen'  CNBC Trump administration slams New York Fed study that says US consumers bear the cost of tariffs  Yahoo Finance White House eyes punishments for economists who told the truth about tariffs, consumers  MS NOW

Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017 - STLPR Thursday 19 February 2026 12:49 AM UTC+00 Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017  STLPR Boeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis after nearly a decade in Virginia  KSDK Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Missouri for Arsenal of Freedom Tour  U.S. Department of War (.gov) Boeing Defense, Space & Security headquarters returns to St. Louis  The Boeing Company Boeing Defense HQ returns to St. Louis  FOX 2

US to withdraw troops from Syria amid Iran tensions - BBC Thursday 19 February 2026 01:14 AM UTC+00 US to withdraw troops from Syria amid Iran tensions  BBC U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat  PBS US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report  Al Jazeera U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say  CBS News Some US troops departing Syria, official says  Reuters

U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 01:36 AM UTC+00 U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran  The New York Times U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran  NBC News US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say  CNN Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Sailing in the Atlantic, Headed for Strait of Gibraltar  USNI News Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran  Axios

White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 01:47 AM UTC+00 White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now  The Washington Post N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up  The New York Times Jay Bhattacharya named acting CDC director  Politico NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director  CBS News News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC  PBS

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 03:38 AM UTC+00 As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by  The Washington Post 'Jordan is next': West Bank annexation signals 'silent transfer'  Al Jazeera India signs UN statement on West Bank  Times of India UAE, Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn Israel's West Bank land registration decision  The Times of Israel More than 80 UN member states condemn Israel's plans to expand in West Bank  France 24

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 03:41 AM UTC+00 Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires  Associated Press News Billionaires' Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy  The Wall Street Journal Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: 'Enough is enough'  Politico California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state  Al Jazeera GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax  Los Angeles Times

A look at Seattle's billionaire lineup with Seahawks for sale - The Seattle Times Thursday 19 February 2026 04:38 AM UTC+00 A look at Seattle's billionaire lineup with Seahawks for sale  The Seattle Times Paul Allen's estate begins selling Super Bowl champ Seahawks  ESPN NFL: Seattle Seahawks put up for sale - 10 days after Super Bowl win  BBC Seahawks announce franchise is up for sale less than a month after winning Super Bowl 60  Yahoo Sports Paul Allen estate announces sale of Seahawks  KOMO

Trump says UK's Starmer making 'a big mistake' with Chagos Islands deal - Al Jazeera Thursday 19 February 2026 04:44 AM UTC+00 Trump says UK's Starmer making 'a big mistake' with Chagos Islands deal  Al Jazeera Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal  BBC United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Security Discussions  U.S. Department of State (.gov) The Far-Fetched Mission to Reclaim Islands That Host a Key U.S. Military Base  The Wall Street Journal Trump blasts Starmer's Chagos deal — hours after US backed it  politico.eu

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 04:53 AM UTC+00 Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup  The Washington Post We visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found.  USA Today Mayor Bowser declares emergency on Potomac River sewage spill to get federal funding  NBC4 Washington Green rhetoric, polluted water: The Left's DC sewage failure is a disgrace  Fox News Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster  The Guardian

Warner Bros. Discovery says it's worried employees will quit if it picks Paramount's offer - Business Insider Tuesday 17 February 2026 03:51 PM UTC+00 Warner Bros. Discovery says it's worried employees will quit if it picks Paramount's offer  Business Insider Netflix grants WBD waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount, Sarandos says 'let them make a move'  CNBC After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN  Washington Monthly Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but remains open to a final offer  Yahoo Finance Warner Bros. Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks  CNN

Elon Musk's AI Pushes Back As He Encourages Users To Upload Medical Information - Forbes Wednesday 18 February 2026 05:39 PM UTC+00 Elon Musk's AI Pushes Back As He Encourages Users To Upload Medical Information  Forbes Musk promotes Grok for health data, but AI says don't do it  PiunikaWeb Grok Contradicts Elon Musk's Healthcare Advice – Netizens Weigh In  Inquisitr News Elon Musk promotes Grok 4.20 as a tool to analyse medical scans  Medical Buyer Elon Musk embarrassed as Grok contradicts the billionaire's health advice  irishstar.com

Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law, overriding a veto - KCUR Wednesday 18 February 2026 06:14 PM UTC+00 Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law, overriding a veto  KCUR Senate President Ty Masterson and Kansas Republicans just voted to send men into ladies' bathrooms  Kansas Reflector Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly's veto  Kansas City Star Kansas House overrides Gov. Kelly's veto on bathroom bill  FOX4KC.com Kansas Republicans override veto of anti-trans bill. What does law do?  The Topeka Capital-Journal

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 - Minecraft Wednesday 18 February 2026 06:21 PM UTC+00 Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9  Minecraft Minecraft's New Update Just Changed Survival Forever — Players Are Shocked!  battleofguardians.com Minecraft's final baby mob designs to bring baby Hoglins, Pandas, Snifflets, and more  Gamereactor UK 'The Nothing Update' Minecraft Players Blast Incoming Update  GameRant Minecraft has revealed its final batch of baby mobs ahead of the spring update, and they might be the cutest ones yet  PC Gamer

UK police assess claims Epstein trafficked women on flights through London Stansted Airport - CNN Wednesday 18 February 2026 06:30 PM UTC+00 UK police assess claims Epstein trafficked women on flights through London Stansted Airport  CNN PM says 'nobody is above the law' over Andrew allegations  BBC Police investigating claims that Epstein trafficked women through UK airports  The Guardian Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Has Debts to Pay  Bloomberg UK examining Epstein's use of airports for trafficking  Reuters

Who Will Be Next to Headline the Sphere? We Make Our Educated Guess - Rolling Stone Wednesday 18 February 2026 07:20 PM UTC+00 Who Will Be Next to Headline the Sphere? We Make Our Educated Guess  Rolling Stone Danny Carey Says Tool Will 'Hopefully' Release New Music In 2027  Yahoo Tool in Talks for Sphere Residency in 2027  Consequence of Sound Tool hope to release a new album and put on a residency at Las Vegas' Sphere in 2027  Louder Tool Planning Vegas Takeover  ROCK 95.5

A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky's app - TechCrunch Wednesday 18 February 2026 08:57 PM UTC+00 A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky's app  TechCrunch Bluesky Integrates Germ DM for End-to-End Encrypted Messaging  Букви Bluesky Integrates Encrypted Messenger Germ as First Native DM  The Tech Buzz Germ Launches First Private Messenger in Bluesky App  findarticles.com

Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage - Nature Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:48 PM UTC+00 Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage  Nature Project Silica's advances in glass storage technology featured in Nature  Microsoft Stone, parchment or laser-written glass? Scientists find new way to preserve data  The Guardian Microsoft's Glass Chip Holds Terabytes of Data for 10,000 Years  Gizmodo Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough  Live Science

Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights - The New York Times Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:03 PM UTC+00 Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights  The New York Times Advocates monitoring anti-LGBTQ legislation and policies  WVXU "You Outlaw It": Heritage Foundation President Announces Intent To Outlaw All Trans Adult Care  erininthemorning.com Anti-transgender legislation accelerates in early 2026  prismreports.org Republicans push new anti-trans bills to expand restrictions to adults  The Oklahoman

Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities - MPR News Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:55 PM UTC+00 Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities  MPR News Minnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region  Star Tribune Who got the most snow? One community saw 34 inches  kare11.com Storm Reports: Wind gusts and snowfall  WDIO.com Minnesota weather: Snow totals across the state  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Justice Department Probes Warner Sale's Impact on Theaters - Bloomberg Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:57 PM UTC+00 Justice Department Probes Warner Sale's Impact on Theaters  Bloomberg Cinemark CEO Is "a Bit Apprehensive" to Buy Into Netflix's 45-Day Theatrical Window Commitment  The Hollywood Reporter In Warner Merger Battle, Netflix Needs To Take "More Action" To Prove It Loves Movie Theaters, Cinemark CEO Says  Deadline As the Warner Bros. Sale Heats Up, Movie Theaters Still Don't Trust Netflix's Promises  Gizmodo Will the Warner Bros. Sale Impact Theaters? The DOJ Weighs In  TipRanks

Team USA Fans Cry Foul After Skier's Historic Jump Doesn't Win Gold - Mediaite Thursday 19 February 2026 02:16 AM UTC+00 Team USA Fans Cry Foul After Skier's Historic Jump Doesn't Win Gold  Mediaite Norway's Tormod Frostad captures Olympic freeski big air gold  ESPN Winter Olympics 2026: Mac Forehand explains why he wasn't robbed of gold after landing the jump of his life — 'I wish I could do tricks like that'  Yahoo Sports Norway's Tormod Frostad beats out USA's Mac Forehand in freestyle skiing big air final  NBC News Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air  VTDigger

Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Thursday 19 February 2026 02:22 AM UTC+00 Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Oregon Republicans stage walkout over Democrat-led transportation package  KOIN.com Oregon Senate Republicans deny quorum to 'pause the process'  KATU Oregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum  Oregon Capital Chronicle Would you prefer to vote on the referendum on last year's statewide transportation funding package at the May or November elections?  newportnewstimes.com

Texas Congressman's Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 03:55 AM UTC+00 Texas Congressman's Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself  The New York Times 'She was texting Tony:' Husband of Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair  San Antonio Express-News Months before death by suicide, aide texted colleague she had an affair with her boss, Rep. Tony Gonzales  CBS News Calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign  Texas Public Radio | TPR Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide  The Texas Tribune

Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns - CBS News Thursday 19 February 2026 03:59 AM UTC+00 Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns  CBS News New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting  The Washington Post Refugees Disappeared. Churches Prayed and Lawyered Up.  Christianity Today Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees  Reuters Trump Administration Memo Expands ICE Authority Over Some Refugees, Report Says  bernama

3 takeaways from BYU's loss at No. 4 Arizona - Deseret News Thursday 19 February 2026 04:35 AM UTC+00 3 takeaways from BYU's loss at No. 4 Arizona  Deseret News Arizona bounces back, takes out BYU despite Dybantsa's 35  ESPN BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats Live Score and Stats - February 18, 2026 Gametracker  CBS Sports BYU vs Arizona picks, predictions, odds for college basketball game  The Arizona Republic BYU vs Arizona Preview: BYU Big Road Underdog to Wildcats  Vanquish The Foe

JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump's Board of Peace - Financial Times Thursday 19 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC+00 JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump's Board of Peace  Financial Times JPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump's Board of Peace, FT says  Yahoo Finance JPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump's Board of Peace - FT  marketscreener.com JPMorgan reportedly in talks to handle banking for Gaza Board of Peace  Türkiye Today Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' in talks with JPMorgan for banking services: Report  Firstpost

Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC - 247Sports Thursday 19 February 2026 05:30 AM UTC+00 Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC  247Sports Illinois 101-65 USC (Feb 18, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN #10 Illini Open LA Swing Wednesday at USC - University of Illinois Athletics  University of Illinois Athletics Andrej Stojakovic finishes in transition with a fast break SLAM, extending the Illinois lead over USC  Yahoo USC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles Times

February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack Thursday 19 February 2026 06:51 AM UTC+00 February 18, 2026  Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack Illinois Governor Delivers State of the State Address  C-SPAN Pritzker Pitches $56 Billion Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes to Address Housing Shortage  WTTW Illinois "spending cuts" aren't from good behavior  Illinois Policy Gov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies  Chicago Sun-Times

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 06:57 AM UTC+00 José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade  Associated Press News Peru's leader José Jerí ousted over 'Chifa-gate' scandal, as presidential 'curse' strikes again  CNN José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade  NPR Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval  Reuters Peru's president ousted in 'express impeachment' after just four months  The Guardian

The Link Between Air Pollution And Alzheimer's Is Now Clearer Than Ever - ScienceAlert Wednesday 18 February 2026 01:02 AM UTC+00 The Link Between Air Pollution And Alzheimer's Is Now Clearer Than Ever  ScienceAlert Air pollution directly linked to Alzheimer's risk, scientists say  Financial Times Dirty Air Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk in Massive US Study  SciTechDaily Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer's, study finds  Euronews.com Study of 27.8M Americans May Have Revealed Direct Alzheimer's Cause  Newsweek

Sydney Sweeney and Rumored Boyfriend Scooter Braun Step Out for the Most Unexpected Date Night - instyle.com Wednesday 18 February 2026 03:15 PM UTC+00 Sydney Sweeney and Rumored Boyfriend Scooter Braun Step Out for the Most Unexpected Date Night  instyle.com Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Sing Karaoke  TMZ Sydney Sweeney 'unfazed' by legal mess over lingerie ad after latest move  Jang Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Overordered Burgers on Lunch Date — Report  AOL.com Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun's Romance Is 'Still Going Strong'  Us Weekly

Jesse Jackson Knew Better Than to Forget - The Ringer Wednesday 18 February 2026 03:43 PM UTC+00 Jesse Jackson Knew Better Than to Forget  The Ringer Opinion | Jesse Jackson Was a Style Icon  The New York Times A look back at Jesse Jackson's visits to Columbus  Axios Jesse Jackson death: Reverend's kids, including daughters Ashley, Santita, speak in Chicago on late civil rights icon  ABC7 Chicago Hymietown Revisited  Tablet Magazine

X continues to bet on vertical video with its latest update - TechCrunch Wednesday 18 February 2026 04:15 PM UTC+00 X continues to bet on vertical video with its latest update  TechCrunch X's New Immersive Video Player Is Very TikTok, but There's a Catch  Android Headlines X introduces immersive vertical video player to boost mobile experience  Букви X Rolls Out Immersive Vertical Video Player  findarticles.com X To Stop Cropping Vertical Videos After Immediate User Backlash  Dataconomy

AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication - BleepingComputer Wednesday 18 February 2026 08:18 PM UTC+00 AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication  BleepingComputer Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies  The Hacker News AI in the Middle: Turning Web-Based AI Services into C2 Proxies & The Future Of AI Driven Attacks  CPR - Check Point Research Manipulating AI memory for profit: The rise of AI Recommendation Poisoning  Microsoft Hidden Commands Found in AI Summarize Buttons  Bank Information Security

'The Blood Countess' Review: Isabelle Huppert Dazzles in Vampire Tale - IndieWire Wednesday 18 February 2026 09:00 PM UTC+00 'The Blood Countess' Review: Isabelle Huppert Dazzles in Vampire Tale  IndieWire French star Isabelle Huppert revels in vampire role with 'The Blood Countess'  Reuters Berlinale Review: An Extraordinary Isabelle Huppert Dwarfs Everyone Else In Ulrike Ottinger's Campy The Blood Countess  The Film Stage 'The Blood Countess' Review: Isabelle Huppert Sinks Her Teeth Into a Juicy Slice of Vampire Camp That Looks Ravishing but Wears Thin  The Hollywood Reporter Isabelle Huppert plays a vampire countess seeking a magical book  themercury.com

The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE - NPR Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:26 PM UTC+00 The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Google Maps 'limited view' now hides reviews, images for signed-out users - 9to5Google Wednesday 18 February 2026 11:30 PM UTC+00 Google Maps 'limited view' now hides reviews, images for signed-out users  9to5Google Google Maps may now force you to sign in before showing photos and reviews  Android Authority Google Maps May Limit Photos and Reviews to Signed-In Users  findarticles.com Google Maps makes key info harder to see  Android Police Google Maps Is Now Less Useful If You're Not Signed In  PCMag

Jordan Stolz pursues 1500m gold, sprint sweep as speed skating continues in Milan - NBC Olympics Thursday 19 February 2026 01:27 AM UTC+00 Jordan Stolz pursues 1500m gold, sprint sweep as speed skating continues in Milan  NBC Olympics Winter Olympics 2026: Meet the white-haired grandfather behind Jordan Stolz's golden rise  Yahoo Sports How Jordan Stolz benefits from 'miracle' at Winter Olympics  USA Today Jordan Stolz began skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin. He seeks a 3rd Olympic gold Thursday  Associated Press News Men's 1500M Speed Skating odds: Jordan Stolz a massive favorite to win third gold medal  New York Post

Bo Nickal reveals key advice Gable Steveson must follow to be successful in MMA - Bloody Elbow Thursday 19 February 2026 03:00 AM UTC+00 Bo Nickal reveals key advice Gable Steveson must follow to be successful in MMA  Bloody Elbow Olympic gold medalist Steveson wants fight on UFC White House card  ESPN Gable Steveson reacts to being called the savior of the heavyweight division already: 'Pressure makes diamonds'  Yahoo Sports Video: Gable Steveson's intense faceoff ahead of third pro MMA fight  MMA Junkie "Gable gets money"- Olympics gold medalist Gable Steveson downplays pressure ahead of third pro fight as heavyweight hopes rise  The Times of India

Bird flu concerns: Traumatized Hainesport Twp. residents forced to dispose dead birds amid suspected outbreak - 6abc Philadelphia Thursday 19 February 2026 03:57 AM UTC+00 Bird flu concerns: Traumatized Hainesport Twp. residents forced to dispose dead birds amid suspected outbreak  6abc Philadelphia Bird flu may be why over 1,000 geese died in NJ this week  NBC10 Philadelphia Bird flu suspected cause of geese deaths across South Jersey  FOX 29 Philadelphia Bird flu suspected as dead geese are found at multiple parks across New Jersey, officials say  NJ.com Avian Influenza Update: Report Sick or Dead Wild Birds Online Using the Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)

Trump's rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran - CNN Thursday 19 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC+00 Trump's rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran  CNN Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet  CBS News U.S. says Tehran would be 'very wise' to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills  CNBC White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence  BBC Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows  Axios

Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates - CNBC Thursday 19 February 2026 05:01 AM UTC+00 Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates  CNBC Walmart's first earnings under John Furner show resilient demand  Axios Walmart customers seeking value drive sales higher  Fox Business Walmart Q4 Earnings Call Highlights  Yahoo Finance Earnings show Walmart's focus on margins is paying off  Yahoo Finance

Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 05:07 AM UTC+00 Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost  Associated Press News What is Trump doing in Rome, Georgia? See his scheduled appearances  USA Today Tickets available for President Trump's Thursday event in Rome: Here's the schedule  WTVC Trump to make new economic pitch in Georgia as prices stay high  Reuters What special elections are happening in Georgia? See races to watch  USA Today

Vivo V70 is officially here with impressive Zeiss cameras: you're invited to the flagship party! - PhoneArena Thursday 19 February 2026 07:00 AM UTC+00 Vivo V70 is officially here with impressive Zeiss cameras: you're invited to the flagship party!  PhoneArena Vivo V70 Brings OriginOS And Great Street Photography Lens To Mid-Range Price Point  Forbes I used the Vivo V70 Elite for a week — these four upgrades are a game-changer  Android Central vivo V70 launches with flat 6.59" display, aluminum frame and 6,500mAh battery - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com I tested the Vivo V70's hidden camera mode that captures the original magic of Instagram  Android Police

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I. - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 07:29 AM UTC+00 Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.  The New York Times America-India Connect infrastructure connects four continents  Google Cloud Bill Gates' foundation says sudden withdrawal was 'to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit's key priorities'  Fortune "No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI"  blog.google India's Reliance Industries to Invest $110 Billion in AI  The Wall Street Journal

Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He 'Lit It With Butane' - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 10:02 AM UTC+00 Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He 'Lit It With Butane'  The New York Times Billy Idol Should Be Dead Set for U.S. Theatrical Release February 26  Live Nation Billy Idol Hits The Big Screen With 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' With Trailer From The Documentary  That Eric Alper BILLY IDOL – Billy Idol Should Be Dead Documentary Teaser Available  BraveWords Billy Idol documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' sets theatrical release  Everett Post

Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a 'Steamy' Movie Set - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 10:04 AM UTC+00 Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a 'Steamy' Movie Set  The New York Times Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says No Settlement Deal Reached After Court Day with Blake Lively  People.com 20 Years After a 'Friends' Harassment Suit Was Dismissed, Baldoni-Lively Case Revisits Limits of Creative Freedom  Variety Why the Hell Won't They Settle?  Vulture Exclusive | Blake Lively had her chauffeur bring her mahjong set to court  Page Six

How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls - NPR Thursday 19 February 2026 10:25 AM UTC+00 How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls  NPR

Look how much Canadians hate the United States now - Politico Thursday 19 February 2026 10:55 AM UTC+00 Look how much Canadians hate the United States now  Politico Opinion: Canada's reliance on the U.S. for our food is a recipe for disaster  The Globe and Mail Canadians Trash Trump's America as a Bigger Threat Than Russia  The Daily Beast 'We're so vulnerable': How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.  CBC From the Times Files: Looking Backward  nny360.com

Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict - Axios Thursday 19 February 2026 11:27 AM UTC+00 Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict  AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide' - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 11:54 AM UTC+00 UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'  Associated Press News Sudan civil war: UN says atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide'  BBC Assault on Sudanese City Bore 'Hallmarks of Genocide,' U.N. Finds  The New York Times RSF actions in Sudan's al-Fashir points to genocide, UN probe says  Reuters Sudan: 'Hallmarks of genocide' found in El Fasher, UN investigators detail mass killings and ethnic targeting  UN News

2026 Milano Cortina Olympics On Tap: Semifinals being played Friday - NHL.com Thursday 19 February 2026 12:15 PM UTC+00 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics On Tap: Semifinals being played Friday  NHL.com Odds, X-factors and how each team can win in Olympic men's hockey semifinals  The New York Times Olympic men's ice hockey semifinals: Bracket, schedule and where to watch  USA Today Canada play defending champions Finland, US meet Slovakia in semi-final showdowns after OT drama  Reuters Olympic hockey bracket: Team Canada face Finland in men's ice hockey semi-finals - date, time and how to watch  Milano Cortina 2026

Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners collapse late as title lead starts to slip away - NBC Sports Thursday 19 February 2026 01:34 PM UTC+00 Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners collapse late as title lead starts to slip away  NBC Sports Arteta says Arsenal 'didn't show anything' in Wolves draw  ESPN 'Tiny bit of light in one of our darkest seasons'  Yahoo Sports Saka looks to get back to winning ways at Spurs | Interview | News  Arsenal.com Wolves 2 Arsenal 2: Mikel Arteta's side blow two-goal lead at Molineux  The New York Times

Trump Family Crypto Bash Convenes Wall Street's New Believers - Bloomberg.com Thursday 19 February 2026 02:17 PM UTC+00 Trump Family Crypto Bash Convenes Wall Street's New Believers  Bloomberg.com Alabama lieutenant governor candidate joins Mar-a-Lago cryptocurrency conference  AL.com Goldman, Nasdaq CEOs to headline Mar-a-Lago crypto 'forum' hosted by Don Jr. and Eric Trump  Reuters CEOs Kiss the Ring at Trump Family Crypto Forum at Mar-a-Lago  The New Republic World Liberty Forum opens with 18% WLFI rally as Eric Trump says crypto industry still at 'one-yard line'  The Block

New approach roughly predicts when Alzheimer's symptoms begin - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 02:32 PM UTC+00 New approach roughly predicts when Alzheimer's symptoms begin  The Washington Post Alzheimer's blood tests may predict when a person will develop symptoms  Scientific American Blood test 'clocks' can predict when Alzheimer's symptoms will start  Medical Xpress FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Study Shows "Clock Model" Blood Test Can Predict Onset of Alzheimer's Symptoms Years in Advance  Yahoo Finance Predicting onset of symptomatic Alzheimerʼs disease with plasma p-tau217 clocks  Nature

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Inch Lower; Oil Prices Rise — Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal Thursday 19 February 2026 02:53 PM UTC+00 Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Inch Lower; Oil Prices Rise — Live Updates  The Wall Street Journal Stocks slide as traders assess Walmart earnings, potential Iran conflict: Live updates  CNBC US Stock Rebound Stalls as Conflict With Iran Zaps Risk Appetite  Bloomberg.com Morning Bid: Asia holidays as US, Iran work to avert conflict  Reuters Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggling to maintain winning streak; Walmart reports results; gold and oil mixed on Iran tensions.  MarketWatch

To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions - The Wall Street Journal Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:38 AM UTC+00 To Curb Microplastics, Consumers and Companies Seek More Durable Solutions  The Wall Street Journal Opinion | Don't Call 1 Study a 'Bombshell': Microplastics Science Is Doing Exactly What It Should  Common Dreams Your brain could be full of microplastics… and you don't even know it  ECOticias.com UNE Center for Global Humanities screens documentary "Plastic People" on Feb. 23  University of New England Crusading Against the Health Hazards of Plastics  NYU Langone Health

NASA's Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars - NASA (.gov) Wednesday 18 February 2026 05:05 PM UTC+00 NASA's Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars  NASA (.gov) NASA Let AI Drive The Perseverance Rover For Two Days  Universe Today NASA trials AI-powered driving of Mars rover  Semafor AI Navigation in Space: Mars Rovers, Lunar Lava Tubes, and Autonomous Space Systems  Tech Times OUR SPACE: Perseverance keeps on rolling  The Union-Recorder

5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas - Ars Technica Wednesday 18 February 2026 07:28 PM UTC+00 5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas  Ars Technica iOS 26.4 will bring these 5 upgrades to your iPhone, but there's still no sign of the new Siri  TechRadar iOS 26.4 beta introduces AI playlists for Apple Music  Macworld iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones  MacRumors Apple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone  9to5Mac

Genetic discovery offers hope for global banana farming - Phys.org Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:06 PM UTC+00 Genetic discovery offers hope for global banana farming  Phys.org New discovery could help stop banana extinction  Yahoo Chiquita advances banana innovation with Yelloway pan-genome  bluebookservices.com Scientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease  ScienceDaily Australian researchers map Fusarium wilt resistance in wild banana  FreshPlaza

Rousey, Carano to undergo extensive testing before May megabout - ESPN Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:25 PM UTC+00 Rousey, Carano to undergo extensive testing before May megabout  ESPN Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: Top options for Netflix's MMA undercard, from Diaz to Ngannou  Yahoo Sports Netflix is streaming its first MMA fight on May 16  Engadget Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: Everything we know about MMA 'superfight'  The New York Times UFC fighter unleashes viral tirade on the NFL, Bad Bunny and America: 'F---- pathetic'  NJ.com

Google launches Snapseed camera for iPhone with pro manual controls, retro film - 9to5Google Thursday 19 February 2026 03:19 AM UTC+00 Google launches Snapseed camera for iPhone with pro manual controls, retro film  9to5Google Google adds a camera to Snapseed on iOS  The Verge Snapseed's New Built-In Camera Has Film Simulations, Including Portra and Superia  PetaPixel Snapseed update brings in-app camera with PRO controls to iPhone: What's new  Moneycontrol Want more exciting photos on your iPhone? Google's Snapseed app brings retro film vibes to your shots  stuff.tv

Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.'s Workout With Kid Rock - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 06:41 AM UTC+00 Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.'s Workout With Kid Rock  The New York Times 'Morning Joe' Hosts Horrified by RFK Jr. & Kid Rock's Workout Video  Yahoo RFK Jr., Kid Rock go shirtless in new HHS ad  The Hill The Republican Party Is So Tacky Now  Esquire

This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030 - Business Insider Thursday 19 February 2026 10:00 AM UTC+00 This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030  Business Insider JLL: Texas May Become Leader In Data Center Capacity By 2030  Bisnow Why 2/3 of data center development is choosing frontier markets over Northern Virginia  DatacenterDynamics North American Data Center Vacancy To Remain Near Zero for 'Several Years'  Globest Wichita Falls Helping Texas Become the Data Center Capital of the World  106.3 The Buzz

Galaxy S25 gets the One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update - SamMobile Thursday 19 February 2026 10:15 AM UTC+00 Galaxy S25 gets the One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update  SamMobile Galaxy F70e, Upcoming Galaxy M17e Join One UI 8.5 Testing  SammyGuru One UI 8.5 Enables 24-Bit Bluetooth Recording  findarticles.com Samsung's Dancing App Characters Just Confirmed One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S26  Android Headlines Samsung Teases One UI 8.5 Ahead of Galaxy S26 Launch — Android 16 QPR2 Features Revealed  nokiapoweruser.com

North Shore digs out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow; difficult morning drive in Twin Cities - MPR News Thursday 19 February 2026 11:23 AM UTC+00 North Shore digs out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow; difficult morning drive in Twin Cities  MPR News Minnesota snow totals from this week's winter storm  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Snowfall, 60-mph winds cause power outages across Northland  Duluth News Tribune Minnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region  Star Tribune Arrowhead's snowy saga: Gusty winds, outages, and more snow ahead  WDIO.com

Altman vs. Amodei: AI Rivals Refuse to Hold Hands at Modi Summit - Bloomberg.com Thursday 19 February 2026 11:23 AM UTC+00 Altman vs. Amodei: AI Rivals Refuse to Hold Hands at Modi Summit  Bloomberg.com OpenAI and Anthropic's rivalry on display as CEOs avoid holding hands at AI summit  CNBC AI Cold War On Stage: OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs' Awkward Moment At Delhi Summit  NDTV AI's top leaders got corralled into holding hands. It made for a photo op for the ages.  Business Insider Modi's AI unity pose turns awkward for Altman and Amodei  Reuters

Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist - politico.eu Thursday 19 February 2026 12:00 PM UTC+00 Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist  politico.eu After Activist's Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France's Far-Right and Far-Left  The New York Times Meloni blasts Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist  politico.eu Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left  BBC France in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin Deranque  EWTN News

A Record-Breaking Drill Beneath Antarctic Ice Revealed a Big Surprise - ScienceAlert Thursday 19 February 2026 12:04 PM UTC+00 A Record-Breaking Drill Beneath Antarctic Ice Revealed a Big Surprise  ScienceAlert Record-breaking Antarctic drill reveals 23 million years of climate history  Phys.org Pink rocks found in Antarctica lead to the discovery of an enormous structure under the ice  Earth.com Scientists Drilled Into Antarctic Ice Until They Met Bedrock, Then Got A 228-Meter Sample Of Sediment  IFLScience Climate: Researchers recover the longest drill core to date in Antarctica | blue News  blue News

Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit - CNBC Thursday 19 February 2026 01:03 PM UTC+00 Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit  CNBC Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links  CNN Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties  The Guardian Bill Gates withdraws from Indian AI Impact Summit  Sky News Bill Gates cancels major AI address  The Seattle Times

Olympic men's hockey semifinals: Final 4 ranked by gold medal chances - Yahoo Sports Thursday 19 February 2026 01:06 PM UTC+00 Olympic men's hockey semifinals: Final 4 ranked by gold medal chances  Yahoo Sports Men's ice hockey Winter Olympics 2026 bracket: Full schedule  Milano Cortina 2026 Canada's resiliency, United States' defensive strength among reasons Olympic favorites reached semifinals  NHL.com Olympics 2026: How to watch Team USA compete in the men's and women's ice hockey playoffs at the Winter Games  Yahoo Sports Odds, X-factors and how each team can win in Olympic men's hockey semifinals  The New York Times

James Van Der Beek Merch Email Reactions Explained - BuzzFeed Thursday 19 February 2026 01:39 PM UTC+00 James Van Der Beek Merch Email Reactions Explained  BuzzFeed What James Van Der Beek's Family Is Doing After His Death Is Unexpected. It Really Shouldn't Be.  Slate Magazine James Van Der Beek's Passing Sparks £2 Million Fundraising Controversy  International Business Times UK Fans Slam James Van Der Beek's Merch Store After Unfulfilled Orders  Us Weekly Sick trolls attack James Van Der Beek's widow days after his tragic death – here's why  Heatworld

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says - BBC Thursday 19 February 2026 01:55 PM UTC+00 Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says  BBC 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says  NPR Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army  Al Jazeera More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says  The Guardian Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat  BBC

Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return - Rolling Stone Thursday 19 February 2026 02:00 PM UTC+00 Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return  Rolling Stone Needing 'luck... or something' to nab Nashville Hilary Duff tickets  Yahoo Hilary Duff on Her New Album, Lizzie McGuire Reboot, and Returning to Music  i-D Magazine This is what dreams are made of! Get Hilary Duff 2026 tour tickets  USA Today La Roux & Jade LeMac Join Hilary Duff Tour: Why It Matters  Grimy Goods

Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 03:58 PM UTC+00 Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal  Associated Press News Arts Panel Packed With Trump Allies Approves White House Ballroom Project  The New York Times Trump's White House ballroom moves one step closer to approval after fast-track vote  CNN Arts commission approves Trump's White House ballroom plans, clearing key hurdle  CBS News The proposed White House lawn is a design crime  Fast Company

Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution - Gizmodo Thursday 19 February 2026 04:00 PM UTC+00 Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution  Gizmodo SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium  BBC Study detects lithium pollution from SpaceX rocket in atmosphere  Yahoo Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem  New Scientist Upper-atmospheric lithium pollution directly linked to Falcon 9 reentry  Phys.org

'Toy Story 5' Trailer: Woody and Buzz Reunite to Save Kids From Technology Devices - Variety Thursday 19 February 2026 05:08 PM UTC+00 'Toy Story 5' Trailer: Woody and Buzz Reunite to Save Kids From Technology Devices  Variety 'Toy Story 5' Trailer: Woody, Buzz and Jessie Reunite to Save Toys from Extinction in a High-Tech World  People.com 'Toy Story 5' trailer: Woody, Buzz and Jessie reunite to save toys from tech  ABC7 Los Angeles 'Toy Story 5' Trailer: Buzz Lightyear and a Balding Woody Reunite to Rescue Kids From Electronics  The Hollywood Reporter The New 'Toy Story 5' Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word  Gizmodo

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 05:58 PM UTC+00 After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy  The New York Times Marin school district confirms mother of 2 killed in Tahoe avalanche  SFGATE Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe's alpine community among 8 killed in California avalanche  Yahoo 8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California's recorded history  CNN Victim of Deadly Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Was Married to Search and Rescue Team Member: Officials  People.com

Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is 'dust' - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 06:00 PM UTC+00 Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is 'dust'  The Washington Post Simone Biles reaches out to Ilia Malinin at Winter Olympics 2026: "I went into protection mode"  Milano Cortina 2026 Why couldn't Ilia Malinin handle the pressure? Sports psychologists offer their thoughts  NBC News NBC Olympics Head: Focus on Stars Doesn't Pressure Athletes  Sportico.com Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure"  CBS News

Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia - Associated Press News Thursday 19 February 2026 06:58 PM UTC+00 Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia  Associated Press News Philadelphia's slavery exhibit is being restored at President's House Site  WHYY Slavery displays are being restored at President's House site on Philadelphia's Independence Mall  6abc Philadelphia Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal  The Washington Post The slavery exhibits at the President's House are beginning to be restored by the National Park Service  Inquirer.com

Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 07:00 PM UTC+00 Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart  The Washington Post We Asked 3 Cardiologists What Habit Is Best for Heart Health, and They All Said the Same Thing  AOL.com Small changes, big impact: How preventive care and everyday choices can improve heart health  The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate Cardiologists Swear by a Heart Health 'Rule' That's Shockingly Easy  Parade Cardiologist shares 5 habits that he practises daily to protect himself from heart failure: 'I'd never ignore my blood…'  Hindustan Times

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive 'rescreening' - The Guardian Thursday 19 February 2026 07:39 PM UTC+00 White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive 'rescreening'  The Guardian Trump administration expands ICE's ability to detain legal refugees in latest memo  CNN Refugees Without Green Cards Could Be Arrested Under New Trump Policy  The New York Times Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo  NPR New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting  The Washington Post

Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment - The New York Times Thursday 19 February 2026 08:08 PM UTC+00 Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment  The New York Times Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary  NPR Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump's Board of Peace meets  The Guardian Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary  CNN The 'Board of Peace' Is an Ego Trip  Bloomberg.com

U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump's tariffs policy - The Washington Post Thursday 19 February 2026 08:15 PM UTC+00 U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump's tariffs policy  The Washington Post In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High  The New York Times U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs  CNBC US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge; labor market holding steady  Reuters US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs  BBC

Stocks slide as traders assess potential Iran conflict: Live updates - CNBC Thursday 19 February 2026 08:23 PM UTC+00 Stocks slide as traders assess potential Iran conflict: Live updates  CNBC Jittery Markets Seek an Iran 'Off-Ramp'  The New York Times Most US stocks are falling, though gains for Walmart and Deere limit the damage  Associated Press News Stocks Retreat as Brent Pushes Further Above $70: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict  Axios

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