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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:33:45 +0000

OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027

OpenAI is reportedly hard at work developing a series of AI-powered devices, including smart glasses, a smart speaker and a smart lamp. According to reporting by The Information , the AI company has a team of over 200 employees dedicated to the project. The first product scheduled to be released is reported to be a smart speaker that would include a camera, allowing it to better absorb information about its users and surroundings. According to a person familiar with the project, this would extend to identifying objects on a nearby table, as well as conversations being held in the vicinity of t…

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:08 +0000

2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey odds, predictions: Canada vs. Finland picks from expert on 26-12 roll

Matt Severance reveals his best bets for Friday's men's hockey Finland vs. Canada semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics Matt Severance reveals his best bets for Friday's men's hockey Finland vs. Canada semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:50:40 +0000

Inside the committee room: What it's like to pick, seed and build the NCAA Tournament bracket

Our Matt Norlander and David Cobb got a behind-the-scenes experience at the selection, seeding and bracketing process Our Matt Norlander and David Cobb got a behind-the-scenes experience at the selection, seeding and bracketing process

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:37:54 +0000

2026 WNBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Awa Fam and Olivia Miles stand alone in first tier, UCLA stars dominate top 10

The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for April 13 The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for April 13

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0000

The NBA plans to address tanking, but there are problems with the league's seven potential solutions

Adam Silver reportedly told teams this week that anti-tanking rule changes will be coming next season Adam Silver reportedly told teams this week that anti-tanking rule changes will be coming next season

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:57:57 +0000

How to run a 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket pool: Play for a dream trip and create your own picks contest

The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:21:30 +0000

NBA odds, picks, best bets for Friday, Feb. 20, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +750

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:17:41 +0000

Why Sidney Crosby's injury could have wide-reaching ripple effects beyond Team Canada at 2026 Winter Olympics

Crosby limped off the ice after taking an awkward hit in the quarterfinals vs. Czechia on Wednesday Crosby limped off the ice after taking an awkward hit in the quarterfinals vs. Czechia on Wednesday

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:18:54 +0000

USA vs. Slovakia odds, prediction: 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey semifinal picks from proven expert

SportsLine's expert Matt Severance reveals his United States vs. Slovakia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey semifinal match on Friday SportsLine's expert Matt Severance reveals his United States vs. Slovakia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey semifinal match on Friday

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:26:37 +0000

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Lakers-Clippers, Cavaliers-Hornets on Friday

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA, college basketball betting on Friday DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA, college basketball betting on Friday

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:36:01 +0000

Takeaways: Despite LSU loss, Ole Miss in the running to host NCAA tournament games for first time in 34 years

This year, a few teams have a chance to host for the first time in more than a decade This year, a few teams have a chance to host for the first time in more than a decade

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:48:25 +0000

Braves rotation hit hard with spring training injuries, so what pitching options are left for Atlanta?

Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both need to undergo elbow surgeries ahead of the 2026 season Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both need to undergo elbow surgeries ahead of the 2026 season

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:49:33 +0000

Fantasy Baseball Today: Biggest Spring Training questions for every AL team ahead of Opening Day

Here's what Fantasy managers should be watching for across the AL Here's what Fantasy managers should be watching for across the AL

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:17:46 +0000

Fantasy Football 2026: Way-too-early tight end projections

Early Fantasy Football projections for tight ends in 2026 Early Fantasy Football projections for tight ends in 2026

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:21:56 +0000

2026 Genesis Invitational TV schedule, coverage guide: Where to watch Tiger Woods' signature event

The PGA Tour's second signature event of 2026 brings the best players to Los Angeles for a Tiger Woods-hosted tournament The PGA Tour's second signature event of 2026 brings the best players to Los Angeles for a Tiger Woods-hosted tournament

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:23:26 +0000

Curt Cignetti gets pay raise to $13.2 million after national title, per report

Cignetti's contract extension required a pay raise if he led the Hoosiers to the CFP semifinals Cignetti's contract extension required a pay raise if he led the Hoosiers to the CFP semifinals

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:39 +0000

Agent's Take: Travis Kelce's worth to Chiefs if future Hall of Fame tight end returns for another season

Kelce is a free agent but is expected to remain in Kansas City if he bypasses retirement Kelce is a free agent but is expected to remain in Kansas City if he bypasses retirement

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:47:56 +0000

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Top 25 position battles, from Pirates shortstop to Brewers closer

Konnor Griffin and Trevor Megill are among those competing for jobs Konnor Griffin and Trevor Megill are among those competing for jobs

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:47:57 +0000

Free Kalshi NBA picks, predictions: Target LeBron James, Chet Holmgren on Friday with promo code CBSSPORTS

SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA predictions for Friday SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA predictions for Friday

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:03:59 +0000

Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios fight predictions, odds and expert picks for massive showdown

The former champion is back in action looking to earn another title on Saturday night The former champion is back in action looking to earn another title on Saturday night

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:07:08 +0000

MLS players navigate balance of club and country as MLS season kicks off in the shadow of the World Cup

Saturday's MLS kickoff marks the start of a journey as players tackle the demands of a club season with the hopes of cracking a World Cup roster in several months' time Saturday's MLS kickoff marks the start of a journey as players tackle the demands of a club season with the hopes of cracking a World Cup roster in several months' time

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:30:41 +0000

Bracketology: Experts predict NCAA Tournament bracket before committee reveals early top 16 seeds

Our experts reveal their early top seeds for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday Our experts reveal their early top seeds for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:24:51 +0000

College basketball picks: Michigan vs. Duke among expert's best bets for biggest games on Saturday, Feb. 21

SportsLine expert Thomas Casale shares his betting advice for the notable college basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 21 SportsLine expert Thomas Casale shares his betting advice for the notable college basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 21

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SportsFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:27:23 +0000

Survival to spotlight: How MLS built a more than 30-year run to 2026 World Cup with risks, a plan and hope

Adding Lionel Messi in 2023 didn't hurt things either for the ever-growing MLS Adding Lionel Messi in 2023 didn't hurt things either for the ever-growing MLS

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World

Brazil’s soy giants clear way for deforestation

For almost two decades, Brazil's largest soy producers guaranteed their products did not come from land cleared in the Amazon rainforest. Now, all bets are off. For almost two decades, Brazil's largest soy producers guaranteed their products did not come from land cleared in the Amazon rainforest. Now, all bets are off.

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World

UK police say ex-Prince Andrew released under investigation

Eleven hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK police released ex-Prince Andrew "under investigation." Eleven hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK police released ex-Prince Andrew "under investigation."

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World

Far-right push clouds Lagarde's ECB future — Why it matters

ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right. ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right.

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World

Germany news: Merz looks to shore up support within CDU

On the international front, the Chancellor has made a splash, but on the home front, the scorecard has been more mixed. The level of support in the CDU will be an indicator of what he needs to do. On the international front, the Chancellor has made a splash, but on the home front, the scorecard has been more mixed. The level of support in the CDU will be an indicator of what he needs to do.

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World

DW correspondent arrested in Turkey

A Turkish court has ordered that journalist Alican Uludag, a correspondent with DW, be held in pre-trial custody. The allegations against the anti-corruption reporter relate to a post critical of the Turkish government. A Turkish court has ordered that journalist Alican Uludag, a correspondent with DW, be held in pre-trial custody. The allegations against the anti-corruption reporter relate to a post critical of the Turkish government.

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World

Austria: Heavy snowfall disrupts Vienna airport traffic

A snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across parts of Vienna overnight into Friday. A snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across parts of Vienna overnight into Friday.

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World

Nearly 2 million highly educated Germans at risk of poverty

The figures indicate that although more people earned advanced qualifications, many did not secure well-paid jobs. The figures indicate that although more people earned advanced qualifications, many did not secure well-paid jobs.

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World

Weaned off Putin's gas, Europe now addicted to US LNG

The EU is set to cut off Russian gas supplies in 2027. However, its promise to diversify and transition to renewables is under threat as LNG shipped from the US floods the bloc. The EU is set to cut off Russian gas supplies in 2027. However, its promise to diversify and transition to renewables is under threat as LNG shipped from the US floods the bloc.

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World

Berlinale: African films brings messages of peace and tolerance

From migration to queer identity and ancestral mythology, African filmmakers came to the Berlinale with bold stories confronting repression and celebrating resistance. From migration to queer identity and ancestral mythology, African filmmakers came to the Berlinale with bold stories confronting repression and celebrating resistance.

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World

India's AI governance push takes center stage at summit

The summit's emphasis on responsible use of artificial intelligence comes as India is still working out how that responsibility will be enforced at home. The summit's emphasis on responsible use of artificial intelligence comes as India is still working out how that responsibility will be enforced at home.

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World

Germans approve of democracy, but say it doesn't work well

Democracy is indispensable, according to most respondents to the new "Germany Monitor 2025" survey. However, many say it is functioning less well than in the past, and rapid change is causing great uncertainty. Democracy is indispensable, according to most respondents to the new "Germany Monitor 2025" survey. However, many say it is functioning less well than in the past, and rapid change is causing great uncertainty.

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World

China overtakes US to become Germany's top trading partner

China replaces US as Germany's top trading partner, reclaiming a position it held from 2016 to 2023. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit China next week. China replaces US as Germany's top trading partner, reclaiming a position it held from 2016 to 2023. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit China next week.

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World

Ukraine to boycott Paralympics opening over Russian flag decision

Ukrainian competitors will boycott the March 6 Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona over the decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags. Follow DW for more. Ukrainian competitors will boycott the March 6 Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona over the decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags. Follow DW for more.

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World

Winter Olympics 2026: Lasting impressions

Milano Cortina will be remembered for the performances of a Norwegian superstar and a Ukrainian skeleton racer's "helmet of remembrance." Milano Cortina will be remembered for the performances of a Norwegian superstar and a Ukrainian skeleton racer's "helmet of remembrance."

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World

How mercury from coal plants can cost lives

Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination for people and the environment. Here's what you need to know. Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination for people and the environment. Here's what you need to know.

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World

US-Iran news: Tehran has '10 to 15 days' to reach a deal, Trump says

The White House said there are many "reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran" but that diplomacy is always the first option. It comes as the US rapidly builds up a military presence near Iran. The White House said there are many "reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran" but that diplomacy is always the first option. It comes as the US rapidly builds up a military presence near Iran.

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