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Scoop: Dems eye forced vote to censure Randy Fine

Group of people in formal attire attending an event, featuring a man with glasses and a blue paisley tie looking to the side amidst conversations in a crowded indoor setting.

Meta to buy millions more chips from Nvidia

Jensen Huang on stage speaking about the Vera Rubin AI platform.
Feb 17, 2026 - Business

Bayer reaches $7.25B settlement over Monsanto's Roundup accusations

Close-up of a silver Roundup Dual Action weed and grass killer container with yellow and blue labels stating it kills roots, prevents weeds for 4 months, and shields desirable plants.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Police say 18-year-old ran at U.S. Capitol with shotgun

Two U.S. Capitol Police officers in black uniforms stand facing the U.S. Capitol building with columns and an American flag above the dome on an overcast day.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate

Stephen Colbert — wearing a dark suit and tie with a white collared shirt and glasses — smiles from behind his desk on stage. A black mug with red lettering sits on his desk.
Feb 17, 2026 - Technology

Doorbell cams, surveillance tech face growing backlash

Illustration of a giant security camera watching a small person on their cell phone.
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Zelensky says Ukrainian public won't let him hand Russia territory

Zelensky in front of a flag
Updated Feb 17, 2026 - World

U.S. and Iran say progress made in Geneva nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sideline of a second round of US-Iranian talks with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program, in Geneva, on February 17, 2026.

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Donald Trump being handed multiple subpoenas at the same time

In photos: Jesse Jackson's life, activism and politics

Group of smiling Black people in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, including children and adults, some holding hands raised, outdoors near houses and power lines on a cloudy day with Jesse Jackson.

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson in beige suit and striped tie sitting at a cluttered desk with papers, phone, and briefcase. Behind him are walls covered with plaques, certificates, and awards.
Feb 17, 2026 - Technology

How Trump saved TikTok: Backstory of a 2-year campaign

Bar chart showing total TikTok views: @teamtrump 2.4B, @realdonaldtrump 1.4B, @kamalaharris 1.3B, @thecharliekirkshow 1.3B, @foxnews 964M, @taylorswift 251M, @tuckercarlson 154M, @beyonce 131M, @kimkardashian 121M.

AI concentration is everywhere

Illustration of a man holding a glitching earth where his head would be

AI's big biosecurity blind spot

Illustration of bacteria under a lens in the shape of binary code
Updated Feb 17, 2026 - Politics & Policy

New Mexico lawmakers launch sweeping investigation into Epstein ranch

Close-up of official custody and prisoner remand documents for Jeffrey Edward Epstein, including his photo, personal details, charges related to sex trafficking, and identification information.

Trump and Moore trade barbs over Potomac River sewage spill blame

President Trump and Gov. Moore side-by-side in a photo collage

Trump: Iran doesn't want consequences of not making nuclear deal with U.S.

Portrait of President Trump in a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie standing in front of a large American flag with white stars on blue and red and white stripes.
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