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TechThu, 12 Feb 2026 18:02:50 GMT

AI toy maker exposed thousands of replies to kids, senators say

The exposed database appeared to include thousands of Miko toys’ responses to children’s questions going back to December. A company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence exposed snippets of thousands of conversations its toys had with children, according to Sens. A company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence exposed snippets of thousands of conversations its toys had with children, according to Sens.

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TechMon, 16 Feb 2026 21:05:07 GMT

ByteDance responds to copyright infringement concerns with Seedance 2.0

A person views Seedance2.0, released by ByteDance, on a mobile phone and computer screen in Shanghai, Feb. 13, 2026. ByteDance's Seedance 2.0, a powerful new video model, is drawing alarm in Hollywood after it churned out a slew of copyrighted IP. ByteDance's Seedance 2.0, a powerful new video model, is drawing alarm in Hollywood after it churned out a slew of copyrighted IP.

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TechTue, 17 Feb 2026 23:40:31 GMT

Toy company tied to Google adds an AI off switch after political pressure

Miko 3, an AI-powered toy. The robot can play music and games with children and use AI chatbots to interact with them. Miko, a company that makes toys powered by AI, is including an AI off-switch for its core technology after political pressure and probes of their products. Miko, a company that makes toys powered by AI, is including an AI off-switch for its core technology after political pressure and probes of their products.

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TechWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:18:48 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg grilled about underage Instagram users during landmark social media trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives for a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. In his first time testifying about child safety in front of a jury, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company does not seek to make Instagram addictive to younger users. In his first time testifying about child safety in front of a jury, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company does not seek to make Instagram addictive to younger users.

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BusinessThu, 12 Feb 2026 16:42:38 GMT

Justice Department's antitrust chief says she's leaving, effective immediately

Abigail Slater, the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, announced her departure Thursday. The head of the DOJ's antitrust unit, Gail Slater, is leaving the role at a key moment for mergers, as Netflix and Paramount Skydance battle for Warner Bros. The head of the DOJ's antitrust unit, Gail Slater, is leaving the role at a key moment for mergers, as Netflix and Paramount Skydance battle for Warner Bros.

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 01:46:47 GMT

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer to leave firm amid Epstein files fallout

Kathy Ruemmler on NBC's "Meet the Press" in June 2014. The top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, Kathy Ruemmler, said she would leave the Wall Street firm amid controversy over her email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. The top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, Kathy Ruemmler, said she would leave the Wall Street firm amid controversy over her email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 04:06:25 GMT

Amazon drops plans to partner Ring doorbell cameras with police tech company

Amazon aired a Super Bowl ad Sunday touting a feature called Search Party that would allow Ring users to share their doorbell video to help find lost dogs. Amazon has dropped plans to partner its Ring doorbell cameras with the police surveillance tech company Flock Safety, the companies said Thursday, days after Amazon aired a controversial ad for Ring that some viewed as depicting the technology as a threat to privacy Amazon has dropped plans to partner its Ring doorbell cameras with the police surveillance tech company Flock Safety, the companies said Thursday, days after Amazon aired a cont…

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:40 GMT

Inflation cools to its lowest level in months, offering some relief for consumers

Shoppers carry Target bags in San Francisco on Feb. 5, 2026. A decline in the rate of price increases is good news for Americans who have grappled for years with rising costs of living. A decline in the rate of price increases is good news for Americans who have grappled for years with rising costs of living.

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:40 GMT

Three economists grabbed a beer. A multibillion-dollar industry was born.

The Iowa Electronic Markets paved the way for prediction market companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, that have ballooned into a multibillion-dollar industry The Iowa Electronic Markets paved the way for prediction market companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, that have ballooned into a multibillion-dollar industry

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BusinessSat, 14 Feb 2026 16:38:15 GMT

TSA agents working without pay at U.S. airports due to another shutdown

Transportation Security Administration agents screen travelers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 26, 2026. The shutdown went into effect early Saturday and could lead to longer wait times for travelers at airports. The shutdown went into effect early Saturday and could lead to longer wait times for travelers at airports.

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BusinessSat, 14 Feb 2026 16:50:16 GMT

The coming weeks could see key tests of U.S. consumers' outlook

A pedestrian carries plastic shopping bags on Jan. 16, 2026, in San Francisco. Valentine's Day, early tax refunds and Presidents Day sales all offer hints about how U.S. consumers are feeling about their finances. Valentine's Day, early tax refunds and Presidents Day sales all offer hints about how U.S. consumers are feeling about their finances.

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BusinessSat, 14 Feb 2026 16:57:04 GMT

Casey Wasserman selling talent agency amid Epstein files fallout

Casey Wasserman at a news conference in Los Angeles in 2025. Hollywood mogul Casey Wasserman on Friday informed staff members at his talent agency that he is putting the company up for sale, a move that comes as he faces growing scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Hollywood mogul Casey Wasserman on Friday informed staff members at his talent agency that he is putting the company up for sale, a move that comes as he faces growing scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell

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BusinessMon, 16 Feb 2026 17:36:49 GMT

Salmon sold at BJ's recalled for potential listeria contamination

The salmon product was sold at stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, according to the FDA. One brand of farm-raised Atlantic salmon sold at BJ's Wholesale Club has been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, according to a release from the Food and Drug Administration. One brand of farm-raised Atlantic salmon sold at BJ's Wholesale Club has been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, according to a release from the Food and Drug Administration.

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BusinessTue, 17 Feb 2026 12:37:03 GMT

Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with Paramount

Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, Calif., in September. Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday that it was reopening talks with Paramount Skydance, giving the studio a week to rival Netflix in its bid to take over the streaming and cable giant Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday that it was reopening talks with Paramount Skydance, giving the studio a week to rival Netflix in its bid to take over the streaming and cable giant

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BusinessTue, 17 Feb 2026 19:28:43 GMT

CFTC chief sides with prediction markets over state regulators in a high-stakes court case

Kalshi said the Super Bowl generated more than $1 billion in total trading volume — a 2,700% increase from last year. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stepped into the legal battle over how prediction markets should be regulated The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stepped into the legal battle over how prediction markets should be regulated

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BusinessTue, 03 Feb 2026 20:28:08 GMT

Disney's new CEO has a mandate: Global growth, more magic, less drama

The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by VISA - brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place September 9, 10, and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, series, games, theme parks, collectibles, and celebrities. (The Walt Disney Company via Getty Images) Josh D'Amaro (Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) For the past several years, Josh D’Amaro has been running the engine of Disne…

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BusinessThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:41 GMT

Super Bowl gamblers find a way around bans thanks to prediction markets

New “prediction market” platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are allowing anyone across America to wager on the Super Bowl despite bans on sports betting. New “prediction market” platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are allowing anyone across America to wager on the Super Bowl despite bans on sports betting.

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BusinessSun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:41 GMT

How grocery prices have changed since Trump took office

Learn where grocery prices stand during the Trump administration. See how inflation is affecting the cost of eggs, bread, chicken, ground beef and more. Learn where grocery prices stand during the Trump administration. See how inflation is affecting the cost of eggs, bread, chicken, ground beef and more.

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:40 GMT

Underpaid and under pressure: The elder-care workforce leading U.S. job growth

Nearly 4 million people, most of them women, work as home health or personal care aides in the United States. The U.S. added 130,000 jobs last month, nearly all from eldercare. Now immigration policy and Medicaid cuts are limiting who is willing or able to do this job. The U.S. added 130,000 jobs last month, nearly all from eldercare. Now immigration policy and Medicaid cuts are limiting who is willing or able to do this job.

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BusinessWed, 04 Feb 2026 15:02:38 GMT

Redfin Launches Super Bowl Contest for Million-Dollar Home Prize

Redfin is launching The Great American Home Search, a contest kicking off during the Super Bowl with a super-sized giveaway of a million-dollar home! TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer breaks down what you need to know about how to participate. (Paid for by Redfin) Redfin is launching The Great American Home Search, a contest kicking off during the Super Bowl with a super-sized giveaway of a million-dollar home! TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer breaks down what you need to know about how to participate. (Paid for by Redfin) Redfin is launching The Great American Home Search, a contest kicking off during the Super Bowl…

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BusinessThu, 05 Feb 2026 02:52:59 GMT

Washington Post cuts more than 300 journalists

The Washington Post announced layoffs affecting approximately one-third of its workforce. Semafor media editor Max Tani spoke with NBC News’ Ellison Barber about what this means for the future of the 150-year-old newspaper. The Washington Post announced layoffs affecting approximately one-third of its workforce. Semafor media editor Max Tani spoke with NBC News’ Ellison Barber about what this means for the future of the 150-year-old newspaper. The Washington Post announced layoffs affecting approximately one-third of its workforce. Semafor media editor Max Tani spoke with NBC News’ Ellison Bar…

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BusinessThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:39:40 GMT

Desperate job seekers look to 'reverse recruiters' to stand out in hiring process

Job seekers desperate to stand out in the hiring process are looking to "reverse recruiters," or companies and individuals who can do the work of applying and tailoring resumes for them. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, these services can range in price from a few hundred dollars to over one thousand dollars a month, with some companies even taking a cut of your paycheck if they manage to help you secure a job. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on the lengths applicants will go to in the sluggish job market. Job seekers desperate to stand out in the hiring process are looking to "reve…

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BusinessFri, 13 Feb 2026 14:04:30 GMT

Best Presidents Day 2026 Deals: Bedroom, Winter Gear, More

The Presidents Day holiday weekend marks the first big sales event of the year so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share where to find the deepest discounts and breaks down what you should wait to buy. The Presidents Day holiday weekend marks the first big sales event of the year so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share where to find the deepest discounts and breaks down what you should wait to buy. The Presidents Day holiday weekend marks the first big sales event of the year so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share where to find the deepest discounts and breaks down what you should wait…

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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 00:16:01 GMT

No bones about it: Judge allows Buffalo Wild Wings to keep 'boneless' chicken on menu

A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant is seen on April 18, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The judge said in his ruling that Aimen Halim did not "drum" up enough evidence in his lawsuit arguing the "boneless wings" should be labeled "chicken nuggets." The judge said in his ruling that Aimen Halim did not "drum" up enough evidence in his lawsuit arguing the "boneless wings" should be labeled "chicken nuggets."

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BusinessTue, 17 Feb 2026 15:39:24 GMT

Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC

An unaired episode of Stephen Colbert featuring Rep. James Talarico. “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said CBS did not air his Monday interview with Texas state Rep. “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said CBS did not air his Monday interview with Texas state Rep.

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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:41 GMT

Gov. JB Pritzker to propose suspending tax incentives for AI data centers in Illinois

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said last month he doesn't want the state to "add data centers that are not paying their fair share." Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to call for a two-year suspension of tax incentives offered to develop data centers amid growing scrutiny over their rapid expansion and impact on communities. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to call for a two-year suspension of tax incentives offered to develop data centers amid growing scrutiny over their rapid expansion and impact on communities.

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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 17:35:37 GMT

School districts cut ties with photo giant after social media posts about alleged Epstein ties

The Lifetouch headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn. School districts across the country are reconsidering their partnerships with Lifetouch online posts pointed to a link between Jeffrey Epstein and Leon Black. School districts across the country are reconsidering their partnerships with Lifetouch online posts pointed to a link between Jeffrey Epstein and Leon Black.

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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:22:44 GMT

Stephen Colbert criticizes 'crap' statement from CBS over unaired interview

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on June 25, 2025. Stephen Colbert took on his own network again Tuesday, pushing back against CBS' statement regarding his unaired interview with a Democratic candidate for Senate. Stephen Colbert took on his own network again Tuesday, pushing back against CBS' statement regarding his unaired interview with a Democratic candidate for Senate.

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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:15:13 GMT

Federal Reserve officials discussed interest rate hike scenarios at their last meeting

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference on Jan. 28 in Washington, D.C. Federal Reserve officials discussed scenarios in which an interest rate hike might be appropriate at their most recent meeting, according to minutes. Federal Reserve officials discussed scenarios in which an interest rate hike might be appropriate at their most recent meeting, according to minutes.

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)

Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a “wealth therapist” helping the super-rich […] Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a “w…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:05:07 +0000

Disney Axed ‘Star Wars’ Sequel ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: ‘It’s Insane’ and ‘We Were All Frustrated’

Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said “it was no surprise” to read Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm exit interview and hear about her frustrations over Disney’s axing of “The Rise of Skywalker” […] Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag,…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:22:54 +0000

James Van Der Beek’s Final Movie Revealed: ‘The Gates’ Trailer Shows Late Actor as Evil Pastor

The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller will be in theaters March 13. In addition to Van Der Beek, the cast includes […] The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller will be in theaters March 13. In addition to…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0000

LISTEN: What’s Next for Warner Bros. Discovery’s M&A Love Triangle?; Remembering Robert Duvall’s ‘Symphonic’ Talent

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Variety’s Todd Spangler on the latest developments in the three-way M&A love triangle between Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance. And Owen Gleiberman, Variety‘s chief film critic, pays tribute to the “symphonic” talent of Robert Duvall. More to come (Pictured: Robert Duvall in 1997’s […] On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Variety’s Todd Spangler on the latest developments in the three-way M&A love triangle between Warner Bros. Discover…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

‘A New Dawn’ Review: A Visual Masterpiece Searching for a Story

Japanese animator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s background as a painter is clearly evident in his feature directorial debut “A New Dawn,” representing Japan in the Berlin Film Festival’s main competition. The film is gorgeous to look at, paying attention to every little detail painted on screen, while backgrounds to the action look like still tableaux that could […] Japanese animator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s background as a painter is clearly evident in his feature directorial debut “A New Dawn,” representing Japan in the Berlin Film Festival’s main competition…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:45:19 +0000

Neon, Oscar-Winning Studio Behind ‘Parasite’ and ‘Anora,’ in Talks to Sell Stake to Department M (EXCLUSIVE)

Department M, a production company founded two years ago by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer, is in talks to acquire a significant stake in Neon, the Oscar-winning studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora.” A consortium of private investors is backing Department M in the effort, according to two sources with knowledge of the negotiations. Department M […] Department M, a production company founded two years ago by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer, is in talks to acquire a significant stake in Neon, the Oscar-winning studio behind “Parasite” and “Ano…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:45:40 +0000

‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene Died From Accidental Gunshot Wound

Peter Greene, the “Pulp Fiction” character actor who died on Dec. 12 at 60 years old, suffered a fatal accidental gunshot wound, it was revealed Wednesday. He died from “a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery,” according to the New York’s Chief Medical Examiner office (via People). The bullet entered […] Peter Greene, the “Pulp Fiction” character actor who died on Dec. 12 at 60 years old, suffered a fatal accidental gunshot wound, it was revealed Wednesday. He died from “a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:20:00 +0000

How ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ VFX Team Created Water Simulations

James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” picks up where “The Way of Water” left off. The Sully family is hiding as they deal with the loss of son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters). When they take Spider (Jack Champion) to live with the Wind Traders, Varang (Oona Chaplin) leads the Ash People in an ambush on the […] James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” picks up where “The Way of Water” left off. The Sully family is hiding as they deal with the loss of son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters). When they take Spider (Jack Champion) to live with the Wind Traders, Varang (Oona Chaplin) leads the Ash People in an…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:26:13 +0000

Amanda Seyfried Didn’t Know She Was a Producer on ‘The Housemaid’ Until Three Weeks Into Filming and Says ‘It’s a Vanity Credit Because I Didn’t Do S— to Make That Movie. I Only Acted’

Amanda Seyfried has scored one of the biggest box office hits of her career with “The Housemaid,” which has grossed a mighty $360 million and counting worldwide on a reported $35 million budget. Seyfried was recently promoting the film on “The Graham Norton Show” and was asked about the movie being a boost to her […] Amanda Seyfried has scored one of the biggest box office hits of her career with “The Housemaid,” which has grossed a mighty $360 million and counting worldwide on a reported $35 million budget. Seyfried was recently promoting the film on…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Peter Krause to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Protection’

Peter Krause is set to star in the NBC drama pilot “Protection,” Variety has learned. Krause is the first addition to what is said to be an ensemble cast, with NBC having picked up the pilot back in January. The logline for the pilot states: “When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, […] Peter Krause is set to star in the NBC drama pilot “Protection,” Variety has learned. Krause is the first addition to what is said to be an ensemble cast, with NBC having picked up the pilot back in January. The logline for the pilot states: “When a U.S. Marshal f…

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EntertainmentWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:09:47 +0000

James Van Der Beek Stars as a Twisted Pastor in Trailer for ‘The Gates,’ One of His Final Projects

Mason Gooding, Algee Smith and Keith Powers round out the cast for the Lionsgate thriller that hits theaters next month. Mason Gooding, Algee Smith and Keith Powers round out the cast for the Lionsgate thriller that hits theaters next month.

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