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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 07:14:17 -0500

U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza

The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt) The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting. The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever B…

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 08:14:56 -0500

For years the Taliban told women to cover up in public. Now they're cracking down

At hospitals, at seminaries and on buses, the Taliban is stepping up enforcement of rules on women's dress in the city of Herat. (Image credit: Wakil Kohsar/AFP) At hospitals, at seminaries and on buses, the Taliban is stepping up enforcement of rules on women's dress in the city of Herat. At hospitals, at seminaries and on buses, the Taliban is stepping up enforcement of rules on women's dress in the city of Herat.

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 08:42:37 -0500

Ali Akbar, who's sold newspapers on the streets of Paris for 50 years, is now a knight

For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering. (Image credit: GUILLAUME BAPTISTE) For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering. For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors —…

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 08:52:51 -0500

The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025

The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment. (Image credit: Jeremy Weine) The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment. The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 10:10:45 -0500

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik) The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 10:27:25 -0500

Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao from the curriculum of a high-level English class at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., in response to a mental health crisis.'/> Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics. (Image credit: Anastasia Tsioulcas) Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfo…

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 10:38:13 -0500

7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision. (Image credit: Mario Tama) The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision. The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. im…

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:51:35 -0500

Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest over Epstein ties

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Image credit: Kin Cheung) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted…

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TopFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:29:31 -0500

Skis? Check. Poles? Check. Knitting needles? Naturally

Left: USA's Ben Ogden competes during the cross-country free sprint on Wednesday. Right: Bronze medallist USA's Jessie Diggins celebrates on the podium for the women's cross-country 10km. Both Olympians knit during their downtime between events.'/> A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier. (Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat) A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week becam…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:35:19 GMT

Alysa Liu released the pressure, reclaimed her joy and turned it into Olympic gold | Bryan Armen Graham

After stepping away from figure skating, the US star climbed back on her own terms. Her journey culminated in a medal, but it was about much more than that Alysa Liu made her way through a mixed zone teeming with hundreds of reporters at a quarter past midnight early Friday morning, an Olympic gold medal draped around her neck, the sequins in her color-coordinated dress glimmering beneath the klieg lights and crush of television cameras. The 20-year-old from West Oakland had just become the first American woman to win figure skating’s biggest prize in 24 years, drilling seven clean triples to…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:20:25 GMT

German soccer club cancel US trip amid concerns over ICE actions in Minnesota

Werder Bremen scrap plans to play in Minnesota, Detroit Club cites unrest after ICE killings, US visa restrictions German soccer club Werder Bremen have canceled a trip to the United States due to concerns over unrest in Minnesota after the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as economic risks, a club spokesperson told Reuters on Friday. The top-flight team were planning to visit Minnesota and Detroit in May and play two friendly matches, according to media reports in the US and Germany. No opponents for the matches had been confirmed. Continue reading... Werder Bre…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:33:37 GMT

Winter Olympics 2026: Norway break own record for golds won in single Games after biathlon triumph – live

• Medal table | Live scores and schedule | Results | Briefing • Tell us your highlights from the Winter Olympic Games • Follow us over on Bluesky | And you can email Tanya The first person down the half pipe was world champ, Finley Melville Ives, who lost a ski mid-air and is languishing at the bottom of the leader board. Ah, here comes Gus Kenworthy, he of the the urinated ‘fuck ICE’ snow message, and silver medallist in the 2014 ski slopestyle for the US, before switching to Team GB. He’s a brave guy, and has received death threats since his protest. Continue reading... • Medal table | Live…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:25 GMT

Can Europe survive without US defence? Surprisingly, the Baltic sea nations are showing the way | Elisabeth Braw

Joint patrols are being mounted to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage: localised cooperation is our best hope for now Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council thinktank When European countries in the Baltic Sea region joined Nato for protection against Russia, they were not anticipating their most powerful Nato ally would be the one threatening to seize territory from them. The shock of the Greenland crisis may have faded from the headlines, but Donald Trump’s US has also suggested it may decide not to defend Europe. And Russia continues to be a nuisance in the Balt…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 09:33:13 GMT

Corruption is no longer envelopes of cash – now it is about who is being shielded and who is being sacrificed | Kenneth Mohammed

Trump has attacked judges and weakened global safeguards. Someone needs to stand up to the US and stop the erosion of democracy In an era of overlapping crises, corruption is no longer a side issue – it is a structural threat to achieving international equality and even freedom itself. Each year, Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index , a league table of 182 countries, is greeted with predictable theatrics: praise where it flatters power, condemnation where it can be weaponised, and hollow promises of reform that quietly expire once attention moves on. Instead of a moment of…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:37 GMT

There are problems with a geoengineering techno-fix for the climate crisis | Mike Hulme

Geoengineering does little to defuse most of the risks that really matter for people – and it runs the risk of making some harms worse Planetary-scale solar geoengineering interventions involve the deliberate injection of either natural or artificial particulates into the stratosphere – stratospheric aerosol injection, or SAI – with a view to offset some of the global heating caused by greenhouse gases. If implemented, the technology would create a metaphorical thermostat for the planet. Such a thermostat is advocated on the grounds that controlling global temperature reduces the harms associa…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:12 GMT

Why are so many academics in the Epstein files? It’s not just about money | Christopher Marquis

In a university ecosystem that breeds hunger for status, Epstein made scholars feel like celebrities The Jeffrey Epstein story is often told as the intersection of two obsessions: sexual abuse and money. The recently released emails certainly contain significant evidence of both. But after more than two decades as a professor at Harvard, Cornell, and Cambridge, I am most struck by the limitation of that frame – in part because it fails to explain why academics show up so consistently in these files. Certainly, money played a role in Epstein’s university connections. A rich man using donations…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 02:45:52 GMT

Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, reportedly accused by at least two female staff members The husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump’s labor secretary, has reportedly been barred from the labor department’s headquarters in Washington after at least two female staff members accused him of sexually assaulting them, the New York Times , Politico and the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The allegations against Shawn DeRemer come as Chavez-DeRemer is under fire over allegations of misconduct. Continue reading... Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, reportedly a…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 04:04:27 GMT

Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs

The president’s announcement came after predecessor Barack Obama went viral last week for saying aliens are ‘real’ Donald Trump has announced he is directing the defense department and other agencies to release whatever files they have on the search for alien life. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said that he will ask the defense secretary and others “to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).” Continue reading... The president’s announc…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:53 GMT

Texas congressional candidate with extremist views backed by hard-right donors

After tech billionaire Peter Thiel and others donated to Jace Yarbrough’s campaign, Donald Trump endorsed him A rookie congressional candidate in a nine-way Texas primary has received the imprimatur of wealthy hard-right donors including tech billionaire Peter Thiel , Claremont Institute board chair Thomas Klingenstein and Charles Haywood, who once expressed a desire to be a “warlord”, according to new Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings showing early donations to his campaign. In a recent candidate forum, Jace Yarbrough unapologetically staked out a series of extremist positions, saying…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:44:15 GMT

Federal judge accuses White House of ‘terror’ against immigrants in US

Sunshine Sykes says Trump administration poses threats and is recklessly violating law with its mass deportations A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people. The judge said that the White House had also “extended its violence on its own citizens”, citing the killings of Renee Good in January by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) officer and Alex Pretti in the same month by border patrol, both US citizens and both protesting in Minneapolis. Continue reading... Sunshine Sy…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:11 GMT

Anger as Trump FDA retreats from plan to ban artificial colors in food

Experts say new labeling could deceive consumers as dangerous substances still allowed under new rules In a further retreat from its pledge to ban artificial dyes from food, Donald Trump’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would loosen labeling requirements to allow companies to state “no artificial colors”, even though products may contain some dangerous substances such as titanium dioxide. The FDA in early February announced it would allow food makers to claim “no artificial colors” as long as the dyes are not petroleum-based, but health experts say even some naturally bas…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:14 GMT

Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers

Sam Forstag, who parachutes from planes to fight wildfires, believes pro-worker polices can flip district from Trump ally Sam Forstag is used to launching himself into heated territory. As a smokejumper, his job is to jump out of airplanes 3,000 feet in the air and parachute down into the Montana wilderness. Going by air is often the easiest way to access the remote wilderness and combat the wildfires that burn an average of 7.2 million acres a year in the state. Continue reading... Sam Forstag, who parachutes from planes to fight wildfires, believes pro-worker polices can flip district from T…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether

Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana . Students and faculty at the public university say that an unofficial policy is in effect to automatically reject students from China and a number of other countries altogether. Continue reading... Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reported…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:59:32 GMT

New Mexico to reopen inquiry into Epstein’s ranch amid pressure campaign

Criminal investigation to examine role Zorro ranch may have played in disgraced financier’s trafficking scheme New Mexico will reopen its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein ’s Zorro ranch in the state following a public pressure campaign for a fuller accounting of the role the location it played in the late financier’s sex-trafficking conspiracy. “Upon reviewing information recently released by the US Department of Justice, Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ordered that the criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch be reopened,” the New Mexico…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:52:59 GMT

Bodyguards for Azerbaijani president, in town for Trump’s Board of Peace, attack protesters in DC

Demonstrators were outside hotel in Washington demanding the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan Bodyguards traveling with the Azerbaijani president, who was visiting Washington for the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump ’s Board of Peace, punched, kicked and chased protesters outside a Washington hotel on Thursday, video footage shows . Demonstrators calling for the release of political prisoners were driven from the street near the motorcade of Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani leader. Continue reading... Demonstrators were outside hotel in Washington demanding the release of political p…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:49:56 GMT

Democrats revel in supreme court decision curbing Trump’s tariff spree

Schumer says ‘overreach failed’ after court rules president cannot bypass Congress’s power to tax US politics – follow live Democratic lawmakers are rejoicing after the supreme court ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing steep tariffs on global imports, toppling one of the president’s most aggressive assertions of executive power. The 6-3 ruling found that a 1977 emergency powers law did not provide legal justification for most of the administration’s sweeping tariffs, a ruling the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, framed as a win for “American consumers” and an ex…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:01:03 GMT

Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants

Environmental groups warn that weakening air toxics and mercury standards will lead to higher health-related costs The Trump administration announced on Friday it will roll back air regulations for power plants limiting mercury and hazardous air toxics at an event in Kentucky, a move it says will boost baseload energy but that public health groups say will harm public health for the most vulnerable groups in the US. Donald Trump’s EPA has said that easing the pollution standards for coal plants would alleviate costs for utilities that run older coal plants at a time when demand for power is so…

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USFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:34:18 GMT

US supreme court rules against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs – live

Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented in the 6-3 ruling Full report: Trump’s tariffs are illegal, supreme court rules Business live: Stock markets rally after Trump tariffs lose in court According to reporters at the supreme court, one box of opinions has been brought out. Typically, this means we can expect two decisions from the court. Continue reading... Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented in the 6-3 ruling Full report: Trump’s tariffs are illegal, supreme court rules Business live: Stock markets ral…

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BusinessFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:26:04 GMT

Consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson falls into administration

Global Counsel stops trading after clients cut ties over former ambassador’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Business live – latest updates The consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson has collapsed into administration, after a number of clients cut ties with the company over the former ambassador’s relationship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Global Counsel, which Mandelson co-founded in 2010, said on Friday that it had stopped trading and its staff in the UK were being made redundant. Continue reading... Global Counsel stops trading after clients cut ties over forme…

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BusinessFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:12 GMT

Australia-US minerals deal underpinned decision to allow Alcoa to keep clearing WA forest, document reveals

Document also shows US miner had been unlawfully clearing land for 15 years despite warnings from department Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government’s decision to allow the US mining giant Alcoa to continue clearing swathes of Western Australian jarrah forest despite past illegal clearing practices was made in part due to a critical minerals deal reached between Australia and the Trump administration last year, a new document shows. The document also reveals Alcoa was unlawfully clearing land for its bauxite mining practices in the area south of P…

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BusinessFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:39:56 GMT

US economic growth slowed in fourth quarter of 2025 amid government shutdown

GDP grew 1.4% last quarter, down from economists’ forecast of 3%, though AI and tax cuts could boost growth this year Business live – latest updates US economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year’s government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax cuts and investment in artificial intelligence were expected to support activity this year. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a 1.4% annualized rate last quarter, the commerce department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said in its advance estimate of fourth-quarter GDP on Frid…

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BusinessFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:34:27 GMT

Trump illegally used executive power to impose global tariffs, supreme court rules

Ruling is blow to Trump’s bold assertions of authority and topples key pillar of aggressive economic agenda US politics live – latest updates The US supreme court declared many of Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal on Friday, in a sharp rebuke that topples a key pillar of the president’s aggressive economic agenda. In a 6-3 ruling, the court decided that a 1977 law designed to address national emergencies did not provide the legal justification for most of the Trump administration’s tariffs on countries across the world. It is the first time the court has overruled one of Trump’s second-term polic…

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BusinessFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:27:47 GMT

Stock markets rally and US dollar dips after supreme court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs; Hat-trick of good UK economic news – as it happened

Investors respond after US supreme court rules that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers US Politics live: US supreme court rules against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024 The jump in tax receipts last month may show that UK government receipts are starting to get the boost from inflation and wage growth earlier in the year. Nick Ridpath, research economist at…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:30:36 GMT

The QuickShot II joystick review – 80s clicks and waggles lovingly recreated

The updated QuickShot II brings retro gameplay into the modern era while preserving the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws that fans loved Nostalgia is big in the modern games industry. It’s ironic that the most technologically obsessed art form on the planet is just as watery-eyed about the past as cinema and music. And to prove it here is the new version of the legendary QuickShot II, a plasticky joystick from the early 1980s that wasn’t even that good the first time round. It was, however, cheap and it resembled an actual fighter plane control stick with its multiple fire buttons…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:15:07 GMT

How to win friends and influencers: Labour’s new social media strategy is a step into the future | Kirsty Major

There was a backlash when No 10 invited online content creators inside its doors. But in a fast-changing media landscape, this solves two problems at once Last year, No 10 took an unprecedented step: it invited content creators to cross the threshold of Downing Street. Naturally, the creators all filmed themselves outside the famous door. Once inside, their most treasured possessions, their phones, were taken from them and exchanged for government-approved devices, so they could continue to take photos and record video without breaching security guidelines. At the reception, creators from area…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:01:08 GMT

The best electric blankets and heated throws in the UK, tried and tested to keep you toasty for less

If you’re aiming to heat the human, not the home – or just love snuggling under something cosy – these are our best buys from our test of 24 • The best heated clothes airers to save time and money when drying your laundry Aside from hugging a fluffy hot-water bottle, sipping whisky and ramping up the thermostat, an electric blanket or heated throw is the best way to ward off the winter chill. When you consider that more than half of a typical household’s fuel bills goes on heating and hot water , finding alternative ways to keep warm – and heating the person, rather than the whole home – seems…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:08 GMT

AI hit: India hungry to harness US tech giants’ technology at Delhi summit

Narendra Modi’s thirst to supercharge economic growth is matched by US desire to inject AI into world’s biggest democracy India celebrates 80 years of independence from the UK in August 2027. At about that same moment, “early versions of true super intelligence” could emerge, said Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI, this week. It’s a looming coincidence that raised a charged question at the AI Impact summit in Delhi, hosted by India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi: can India avoid returning to the status of a vassal state when it imports AI to raise the prospects of its 1.4 billion people? C…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:31:20 GMT

Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’

LA County says the gaming company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose, which Roblox denies Officials in Los Angeles have said they are suing Roblox, alleging the popular online platform exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators. In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said the company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose. Continue reading... LA County says the gaming company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fi…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:14 GMT

‘It’s survival of the fittest’: the UK kebab chain seeking an edge with robot slicers

German Doner Kebab aims to open at 25 new sites this year with self-service screens and healthy options aimed at gen Z They are already packing our groceries and delivering shopping. Now robots are coming to the kebab shop, alongside self-service screens and loyalty apps, as takeaways look for ways to tackle rising costs. German Doner Kebab (GDK), a perhaps surprisingly British-owned chain that has been springing up across the country, has turned to technology to keep its fast food business buzzing in the face of rising costs and tough times on the high street. Continue reading... German Doner…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:24:16 GMT

Amazon’s cloud ‘hit by two outages caused by AI tools last year’

Reported issues at Amazon Web Services raise questions about firm’s use of artificial intelligence as it cuts staff Business live – latest updates Amazon’s huge cloud computing arm reportedly experienced at least two outages caused by its own artificial intelligence tools, raising questions about the company’s embrace of AI as it lays off human employees. A 13-hour interruption to Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) operations in December was caused by an AI agent, Kiro, autonomously choosing to “delete and then recreate” a part of its environment, the Financial Times reported. Continue reading... Repo…

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