UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
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Day: February 17, 2026
Russia hammers Ukraine again as U.S. brokers 3rd round of peace talks
The U.S. is brokering a 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks, but there’s little hope of a breakthrough to end the deadliest war on European soil in 80 years.
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and pow…
Kenya’s main airport resumes operations after 2-day strike
Kenya’s main airport in Nairobi is restarting normal operations after workers agreed to end a two-day strike.
Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections
Democrats, who haven’t won statewide race since 1994, aim to gain ground with rising stars as Republicans clash between incumbent and embattled Maga allyA Texas-sized showdown is brewing deep in the heart of the largest red state in the US. As early vo…
Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupied West Bank homes
Israeli settler attacks are driving Palestinian Bedouins from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
The ‘Battle of Begums’ chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a new nawab, Tarique Rahman
Bangladesh witnesses a seismic political shift as the ‘battle of begums’ era concludes. Sheikh Hasina is in exile, Khaleda Zia has passed away, paving the way for BNP scion Tarique Rahman’s ascent. His return from a 17-year exile and subsequent elector…
My new favorite Anker charger has a useful smart display (and won’t break the bank)
The Anker Nano 45W can even activate charging modes designed to help extend battery lifespan.
This decision is for ‘purely financial reasons’: Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked Texas lawmaker James Talarico’s interview over FCC ‘equal time’ fears
Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers prevented him from interviewing Texas Representative James Talarico, citing new FCC guidance on political airtime. Colbert criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, suggesting the move aims to silence critics of Donald…
Opinion: Opinion | What ChatGPT Is Now Doing With Your Darkest ‘Secrets’
For over three years now, millions across the world have treated ChatGPT like a confidante. And one company – OpenAI – holds the keys to this vast digital locker.