Kathy Hochul backed away from allowing robotaxi services in smaller cities, though Waymo still plans to move ahead in New York CityNew York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, has pulled her proposal to allow commercial robotaxi services in smaller cities outsid…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/19/2026
U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed.
UN’s probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’ in El-Fasher
In tonight’s edition, a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Also, Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning…
UN’s probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’ in El-Fasher
In tonight’s edition, a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Also, Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning…
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian-American, officials and witnesses say
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian-American during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness said Thursday.
New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch
An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law.
New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch
New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch.
White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
The Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees.
An Antarctic Voyage
My colleague just spent two months on a research icebreaker. It changed his perspective on the world in ways he didn’t expect.
U.S. women take gold over Canada, as Hilary Knight sets goal record
Thanks to the late heroics by Torrent captain Hilary Knight, Team USA defeated Canada in Thursday’s thrilling gold medal women’s hockey game.