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Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, a day after his arrest
LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the most tumultuous days in the ...
Olympics-ice hockey-United States earn gold, revenge in OT win over Canada
By Trevor Stynes and Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States tasted revenge sweeter than maple syrup as they came from behind to beat defending champions Canada 2-1 to win gold in an overtime thriller in women's ice hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Thursday. Megan Keller netted the winner to dethrone their arch rivals in an instant classic, sealing a spine-tingling affair
6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche
After six skiers were rescued from the “horrific” aftermath of an avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe, the family members of nine remaining skiers received crushing news. The bodies of eight had been left on the icy mountainside, and a final member of the group was still missing, presumed dead among the blanket of snow.
Trump ordering release of government files on aliens after Obama comment
"He gave classified information, he's not supposed to be doing that," Trump told reporters Feb. 19 in discussing Obama's comments on aliens.
New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".
Politics
Trump's assault on our election system and how to fix it
I'm not talking about Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 election results. That's a Trump issue; it has nothing to do with the problems of our election system. But Trump's recent call for Republicans to take over the election process, to "nationalize" elections, goes to the heart of this issue's urgency, as does his earlier demand that red states redraw their districts to increase the number of safe Republican seats in Congress. While elections...
Putin under pressure as locals reveal harsh reality in Russian-held Ukraine
Nearly four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, millions in occupied Ukrainian territories face severe shortages of housing, water, heat and healthcare
Stephen Colbert recruits CBS anchor who quit in protest for live show
Stephen Colbert has invited former CBS anchor John Dickerson onto his late-night show just days after a bitter clash with the network over its MAGA leanings. Dickerson, 57, left his role as CBS Evening News co-host at the end of last year after the network began its MAGA-friendly makeover. He was replaced by Tony Dokoupil, who was installed by the Trump-approved new CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. Dickerson will join Colbert next Tuesday in...
King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest
King Charles expressed the “deepest concern” over the arrest of Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
El Paso airspace closed for 10 days over security concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rare temporary flight restriction immediately halting all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas and an area of southern New Mexico for 10 days. CNN aviation analyst Mary Schiavo explains the reasons why the FAA could decide to restrict air travel.
Scores of US warplanes head for key bases amid standoff with Iran
As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American fire power in the air.
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.
'Not convinced': Jenrick slammed by former Tory colleague Richard Holden for Reform defection
"He got kicked out and then he jumped into bed with the first people who would have him," the shadow transport secretary claimed.
N Korea preparing for military parade involving 12,000 personnel: lawmaker
N Korea-military parade SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been preparing for a large-scale military parade involving some 12,000 personnel to mark a key party congress, an opposition lawmaker said Friday, citing satellite imagery. The satellite imagery compiled by Vantor Inc. from Feb. 9-17 and analyzed by the Korea Defense Security Forum ...
Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt, a first in Trump’s second term
A federal judge in Minnesota held a Trump administration attorney in civil contempt for “flagrant disobedience of court orders” in the case of a noncitizen swept up in the immigration crackdown there earlier this year.
Ukraine war live: Over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Putin’s war
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Putin’s war as EU says Kremlin not ready for peace - At least one Kenyan has died on Ukraine war frontline
Sanders pushes California wealth tax: 'Enough is enough'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday joined a rally in Los Angeles to push for California’s controversial wealth tax, which has been opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). “Enough is enough,” Sanders said, according to The Associated Press. “The billionaire class cannot have it all. This nation belongs to all of us.” The senator touted…
Iran covertly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait of Hormuz, expert says
Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.
Jesse Jackson praises Donald Trump in resurfaced clip
In early 1999, Rev. Jesse Jackson publicly praised Donald Trump at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Wall Street Project conference, which aimed to expand minority access to corporate America and financial markets. At the January 14, 1999 event in New York, Jackson introduced Trump warmly and thanked him for supporting the initiative, including providing free office space at 40 Wall Street.
Business & Finance
Banking fees slashed in Saudi Arabia starting February 20
If you’ve been side-eyeing random bank charges, here’s some good news.Starting Friday, February 20, reduced banking service fees officially take effect in Saudi Arabia. The updated Financial Institutions Services Tariff Guide, introduced by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), replaces the old
Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq listing as US push gathers pace
By bno - Taipei Office PayPay Corp has formally lodged paperwork for a US initial public offering (IPO), setting its sights on a Nasdaq debut as early as March in a move that would mark one of the largest overseas listings by a Japanese fintech group in recent years, Kyodo News reports. The Tokyo-based operator of Japan’s leading QR code payment ap...
Tom Lee's $200 million moonshot bet: BMNR momentum climbs as chairman calls end of 'crypto winter'
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. BMNR has reached a new elite performance tier as its Benzinga Edge momentum score surged from 88.65 to 94.23 week-on-week. Bitmine Momentum Surges Despite Negative Price Trends This percentile ranking indicates that BMNR is currently outperforming most stocks based on relative strength, price movement patterns, and volatility over multiple timeframes. The rally comes as Bitcmine Chairman Tom Lee predicts the...
Renault loses big on Nissan alliance: €10.9bn down despite revenue going up
Renault reported a €10.9 billion net loss in 2025 due to a major accounting adjustment linked to Nissan, even as revenue rose 3% and electric vehicle sales surged.
Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, February 20, 2026
Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, February 20, 2026 - Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini
Billionaire Seth Klarman of Baupost Group is piling into dual industry leader Amazon and dumping shares of a high-flying chief rival
While Klarman was loading up on shares of e-commerce and cloud infrastructure service titan Amazon, he was sending shares of a trillion-dollar competitor to the chopping block.
Pentagon names Alibaba and BYD as China military-linked firms weeks before Trump-Xi summit
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has formally added Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA / HKEX: 9988), BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC: BYDDY / HKEX: 1211) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU / HKEX: 9888) to its updated Section 1260H Chinese Military Companies list, citing alleged links to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and China’s military-civil […] The post Pentagon names Alibaba and BYD as China military-linked firms weeks before Trump-Xi summit...
Israel Canada becomes Israel’s biggest real estate developer through historic Acro acquisition
By bnm Tel Aviv bureau Israel Canada is set to acquire Acro's operations for ILS3.1bn ($990mn), turning Israel Canada into the largest real estate company in Israel. Representing a 10% premium over market value, the transaction will lead the company to an estimated combined valuation of ILS10bn ($3.2bn), Globes reported. This deal may be arriving a...
Taxes are going to change for retirees under Trump’s 'big beautiful bill'. Here’s why you can’t afford to waste time
Older Americans who have a fixed income and are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis may get some financial relief from this bill’s new tax credits and deduction.
More CFOs are getting the top job—but can they keep it?
AI is now the wildcard for both reaching the CEO role and staying there.
Business owner discovers he's paying his employees 113% more than the average business owner in his area
They're deflating wages either because they're greedy or because they fear the worst. Is 2008 going to happen again? It feels like it's going to happen, but it just hasn't happened yet. For the past year, everyone's been talking about how bad the job market is, even though the stock market keeps rising. Everyone knows somebody who has been laid off, but there's been no word that we're actually officially in a recession. A lot of companies are operating as if 2008 is going to happen any second now, and so are a lot of people. Not all companies are going into panic mode quite yet. If the numbers show their business is as healthy as ever, the higher-ups might feel no reason to halt hiring or lay off employees. If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you too? But it can be difficult not to succumb to the rumors that the economy is going to completely collapse, AI is going to replace all of us, and we will be stuck in a permanent underclass from which we can never escape. If you're a risk-averse business owner who feels uncertain about the future of your company, you might just sell it off to private equity and let them do their bidding. But if you have faith in your employees and your business, now might not be the time to throw out the baby with the bathwater. If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you too?
Former Melrose chief's rallying cry for London market as he aims to raise £1.9bn for US deals
Simon Peckham, pictured, revealed that Rosebank is to raise the new capital in London to buy two US industrial businesses for around £2.2bn.
After bankruptcy, iconic seafood chain closing more restaurants
After closing more than 100 locations, the 68-year-old chain is reviewing additional underperforming restaurants.
SpaceX reportedly considering dual class shares to keep Elon Musk in control after IPO
SpaceX is reportedly eyeing a dual-class share structure for its highly anticipated IPO later this year. The move would let billionaire founder Elon Musk maintain iron-grip control over the rocket maker even as he taps public markets for cash. The two-tier setup mirrors a strategy Musk has publicly championed for Tesla Inc TSLA, giving select insiders supervoting shares that dominate corporate decision-making. Critics say the structure shields...
This former taxi driver now earns over $2M a year running two businesses and shares how he built them — and what it takes to start one
"I literally had to focus on eating $1 per meal to make sure the business stays open.”
Five9 outlines $1.254B 2026 revenue target and AI acceleration with new CEO
Earnings Call Insights: Five9, Inc. (FIVN) Q4 2025 Management View Michael Burkland, outgoing Chairman, opened by noting, "We've grown Five9 from approximately $10 million in annual revenue to a $1.2 billion run rate," highlighting the company's transformation and expressing confidence in Amit Mathradas as the new CEO. Burkland stated, "Our enterpr...
Silicon Valley billionaires fund fight against proposed California wealth tax
Tech billionaires are investing in ballot efforts that challenge key parts of California's proposed wealth tax. The post Silicon Valley billionaires fund fight against proposed California wealth tax appeared first on Straight Arrow News.
Wesfarmers to decide on lithium expansion later this year
The conglomerate is considering expanding a refinery and doubling the production capacity at a lithium mine in Western Australia.
Banks blame Labour for blocking defence lending
Banks have accused military chiefs of obstructing loans and funding for defence companies in a move that threatens Sir Keir Starmer’s push to get Britain on a war footing. A senior executive at a major UK bank is understood to have raised concerns with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that the opaque procurement process is making it difficult to lend ...
Erich Bergen shrugs off the chatter behind 'Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette'
Erich Bergen shrugs off the chatter behind 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette'
Technology
Nvidia (NVDA) partners with Meta Platforms in multiyear deal for millions of Blackwell and Rubin AI chips
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the best NASDAQ growth stocks to buy for the next 2 years. On February 18, Nvidia announced a multiyear agreement to supply Meta Platforms with millions of artificial intelligence chips and central processing units. This deal includes the current Blackwell architecture alongside the forthcoming Rubin AI chips. Notably, the […]
SpaceX chases huge military deal to unleash drone swarms
SpaceX and its artificial intelligence affiliate xAI have entered a Pentagon competition that could lead to a major military deal to develop autonomous drone swarms controlled by voice commands. The contest, organized through the Defense Innovation Unit and the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, represents a direct attempt by the War Department to fast-track battlefield technology […]
Dash cam shows White Settlement police use high-speed chase technology to safely end I-30 pursuit
Dash cam video shows how White Settlement police used new GPS tracking technology to safely end a rush-hour pursuit on I-30 without a dangerous chase.
Archaeologists Found Ancient Tools That Contradict the Timeline of Civilization
The math doesn’t add up.
Security vulnerabilities in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck reveal how connected cars can be hacked
Hackers could exploit wireless systems in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck to track vehicles, disrupt communications, and interfere with network performance, according to research from Northeastern University posted to the arXiv preprint server. The study highlights the broader security risks facing all modern connected cars, which have increasingly become "computers on wheels."
Testing F-35B’s monstrously powerful Gatling gun hidden inside a pod
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the F 35 Lightning II family, highlighting the F 35B’s STOVL operations, hot pit FARP refueling, gun pod and precision strikes. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious world, our videos are made for you ! We publish 3 videos a week on our Youtube channel and many more articles on our website. Feel free to subscribe to not miss any of our updates and visit our website to discover additional content. Don’t forget to follow us on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fluctusofficial">https://twitter.com/fluctusofficial</a> Please keep the comments section respectful. Any spam, insults or troll will be deleted. To contact us, make sure to use our email in the about section of this channel.
Meta Ray-Ban glasses get 22.0 update with clearer voices & smarter AI
The post Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Get 22.0 Update with Clearer Voices & Smarter AI appeared first on Android Headlines.
Spam texts explode by 50% – the hidden phone settings that can finally stop them
Spam texts surged 50% by 2025, but iPhone and Android offer built-in filters to block scammers and reclaim your messaging inbox.
How fast is the Google Pixel 10a charging speed?
Google has increased both wired and wireless charging speeds on the Pixel 10a.
Your car is spying on you – and Israeli firms are leading the surveillance race
From hands-free systems to tire-pressure data, a new field known as CARINT turns vehicles into powerful intelligence tools
20 next-generation inventions redefining what technology can achieve
Innovation is accelerating across industries, producing devices and systems that once felt limited to science fiction. This feature explores 20 advanced inventions, examining how they work and what makes them technically significant. Each product is evaluated not just for novelty, but for practical impact, scalability, and long-term viability. The analysis considers engineering trade-offs, cost barriers, and the real-world problems these technologies aim to solve. Together, the findings provide a grounded look at which breakthroughs represent meaningful progress and which are still early-stage experiments.
Google warns: AI models have become the industry’s top targets for attackers
The post Google Warns: AI Models Have Become the Industry’s Top Targets for Attackers appeared first on Android Headlines.
Pixel 10a vs 9a: A small upgrade, still a smart buy
Google’s Pixel 10a adds Satellite SOS, a brighter display, and small refinements – but if you have the 9a, the upgrade case is thin.
Tesla unveils new affordable Cybertruck trim, but Gary Black says TSLA 'unlikely' to sell more than 25K units: 'Hard to see what will change'
Tesla Inc. TSLA has unveiled a new affordable trim level of the Cybertruck, but investor Gary Black of the Future Fund LLC thinks the move wouldn't translate to a major sales boost for the automaker. Tesla Reveals New Cybertruck Trim, Sunsets Luxe Package Tesla's official website on Thursday showed an all-new Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive trim retailing for $59,990. It features a 325-mile range but offers a reduced towing capacity of 7,500 lbs,...
Xpeng G6 Update Tested Real World Improvements
In episode four of the Xpeng G6 ownership series, we take a detailed look at software version 5 8 0, which has already been tested in beta. This update improves adaptive cruise control smoothness, refines braking behavior in Xpilot, and finally activates the built in dash cam and parking recording system for European models. We also explore new features such as Pet Mode, Karaoke Mode, smarter navigation planning for long trips, expanded voice assistant languages, and deeper personalization through the X Combo automation system. In this video, we focus on how these changes affect real world daily driving.
Sports news
Gold hair, gold dress, gold medal: Alysa Liu radiates joy as Olympic champion
Four years after retiring at 16 years old, Team USA’s newest star has dazzled the figure skating world with endless exuberance and a penchant for the biggest stage.
Amber Glenn bounces back in Olympics free skate: Social media reactions
Here's how people are reacting to Amber Glenn's free skate program performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday.
Former NFL QB Brian Hoyer says brother left widowed with four daughters after sudden death
Brian Hoyer announced his sister-in-law Carissa died at age 36, leaving his brother Brett a widowed father. The retired NFL quarterback shared the family's GoFundMe campaign.
Shepherd hat-trick to Samra ton: Five top T20 World Cup performances so far
Cricket's T20 World Cup moves into the Super Eights stage on Saturday after two weeks of intense action in the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Nissanka's second T20 international ton was laced with 10 fours as Sri Lanka clinched their Super Eights spot.
Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward
Zion Williamson is quietly stacking up his number of games played. The New Orleans Pelicans star forward Williamson is set to have $16.9 million of his 2026-27 salary guaranteed by suiting up for Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan reports Thursday.
Jutta Leerdam shows off imperfect photo of herself that defined Olympics
The Dutch gold medalist speed skater has a powerful message after her sensational performances at the Milano Cortina Games.
McIlroy shares Riviera clubhouse lead as Rai charges, Scheffler fades
Rory McIlroy weathered drenching rain and gusting winds to fire a five-under par 66 and seize a share of the clubhouse lead at the Genesis Invitational, where Aaron Rai was six-under through 16 holes when darkness halted play. A bogey at 16 briefly dropped him out of the lead, but McIlroy responded with a birdie at the par-five 17th.
The Olympics schedule today, Friday, February 20, 2026 (where to watch)
Here are all the events you can watch on the final Friday of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Articles
Travelers endured a half-day flight to nowhere after their plane u-turned over the Arctic 7 hours into the journey
All Nippon Airways Flight 223 U-turned over the Arctic Ocean and returned to Tokyo, landing 14 hours after it took off from there.
Alysa Liu breaks Team USA's 24-year Olympic gold medal drought in women's figure skating
Alysa Liu wins gold in women's figure skating, ending a 24-year medal drought for American women and capturing the first U.S. gold in the event since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
President Donald Trump on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to spur the domestic production of glyphosate and elemental phosphorus.
Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt, a first in Trump’s second term
A federal judge in Minnesota held a Trump administration attorney in civil contempt for “flagrant disobedience of court orders” in the case of a noncitizen swept up in the immigration crackdown there earlier this year.
Robert Duvall was a 'marvelous actor' whose performance 'raised everybody else,' 'Broken Trail' director Walter Hill remembers
Robert Duvall was a true original, on and off the screen, who had a multitude of quirks and interests as a person but was never anything less than a consummate professional and “marvelous actor.” That’s how director Walter Hill, who helmed Duvall in the 2006 miniseries “Broken Trail” and the 1993 western “Geronimo: An American […]
Senate Republican: Rand Paul a 'freaking snake'
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) recently told a group of voters that Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is a “freaking snake.” Mullin railed against Paul as someone who frequently bucks the Republican Party on crucial votes, according to reporting by Oklahoma journalist David Arnett. The Oklahoma senator was speaking to the McGrath Breakfast Group in Tulsa,…
Are you middle class? No, you’re not. Here’s why.
The middle class is dead. Long live the middle class.
House Democrat: 'Very hard to believe' Wexner testimony
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) cast doubt on the credibility of billionaire Les Wexner, who testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ansari, a member of the committee, told host Kaitlan Collins on CNN’s “The Source” that she went into the deposition with…
Billionaires Spielberg, Zuckerberg eyeing East Coast, stirring concerns about California's wealth-tax proposal
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg recently moved to Manhattan and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing property in South Florida as a labor union tries to place a wealth tax on the November ballot in California.
Marjorie Taylor Greene takes aim at MAGA, Trump admin after Andrew arrest
Greene unfavorably contrasted the arrest of the former prince with the situation regarding the Epstein files in the U.S.
Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran
Barring a surprise, Congress and its elected leaders are on track to give President Trump the equivalent of a green light ahead of a potential major war in the Middle East. Why it matters: War Powers Act resolutions, including one that Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) intends to force next week, are meant to restrain the president. But House Democrats appear short of the Republican support they would need to pass a symbolic resolution against Trump. An...
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as US strike force takes shape
Although the United States and ally Israel have a military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.
Prince William, Princess Kate support King Charles amid Andrew arrest
Prince William and Princess Kate are speaking out after the arrest of the former Prince Andrew over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
James Talarico's chances of winning soar after Colbert interview pulled
Since Talarico's interview with Colbert was scrapped, betting platforms show his chances of winning the primary have increased.