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BusinessWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:42:11 +0000

Amazon exec says the most important lessons from Jeff Bezos were the 16 leadership principles he once dismissed as cultlike

When Doug Herrington first arrived at Amazon more than two decades ago, he found not just a fast-moving e-commerce startup, but a culture wrapped in what felt like a corporate creed. “I felt like I had joined a cult,” Herrington said on a recent episode of Learn and Be Curious With Doug Herrington , Amazon’s new podcast . He had joined Amazon in 2005 as vice president of consumables, according to his LinkedIn , working up the ranks to CEO of worldwide Amazon stores by 2022. “I told my wife, ‘I don’t understand what’s going on,” he recalled. Herrington isn’t the only Amazon employee to describe…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:21:34 +0000

Walmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—they’re offering training to 1.6 million workers instead

There’s little doubt that artificial intelligence will transform the workforce —but the jury is still out on what that transformation will look like in the near term. While some companies have used AI as justification for sweeping job cuts , Walmart is betting on its existing workforce. The retail giant has just announced that its 1.6 million workforce will be provided free AI training.  Both frontline and corporate staff in the U.S. and Canada will have access to an eight-hour course on the fundamentals of AI, as part of its partnership with Google’s new AI Professional Certification . T…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:20:20 +0000

Just 5% of workers have this skill, according to Google—and they’re 4.5x times more likely to have a higher salary

Artificial intelligence may dominate the conversation in boardrooms and break rooms alike—but a new Google report suggests most workers still haven’t adopted the technology en masse. In a study conducted with Ipsos and shared exclusively with Fortune , Google found that just two in five U.S. workers (40%) are even casually using AI on the job. Only 5% are considered “AI fluent,” meaning they’ve redesigned or reorganized significant portions of their work with the technology. That gap appears to have real career implications. Workers who are AI fluent are 4.5x more likely to report higher wages…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Fed governor lays out 3 AI scenarios, including one with a giant population of ‘unemployable’ workers

The end may not be near after all. While fears of total automation often dominate public discourse, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr suggests that the rise of artificial intelligence could actually help job seekers and boost the economy. In a speech to the New York Association for Business Economics on Feb. 17, Barr offered three different scenarios for how AI might reshape the labor market. Describing generative AI as an all-purpose technology, Barr claimed we can see three stylized economic futures. One features a “jobless boom” for the economy that would be disastrous for workers, w…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:56:12 +0000

It’s no time to go quiet on sustainability. Just ask beauty giant L’Oréal

Few would choose the humble showerhead when asked to name a product vital to the world’s sustainable future. Unless you are a hair salon engaged in the business of washing customers’ hair, of course. Then using 70% less water could well matter as you attempt to cut your carbon footprint. It is more efficient as well.  The Water Saver showerhead came from a partnership between Swiss startup, Gjosa, and L’Oréal, the global beauty brand and Fortune 500 Europe listee. At its most basic, Water Saver makes water, well, wetter—fragmenting the wat…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:24:02 +0000

Fed confirms it obeyed White House request for an unusual ‘rate check,’ weakening the dollar against foreign currencies

The U.S. Federal Reserve confirmed yesterday that its trading desk did conduct a rare “rate check” on the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen on behalf of the White House earlier this year. The move is often regarded as a precursor to actively intervening in currency markets. In this case, the implication would be that the U.S. Treasury wanted to strengthen the yen versus the dollar (or vice versa, weaken the dollar versus the yen). Indeed, that is exactly what happened on the foreign exchange markets on Jan. 23 of this year. The dollar had been trading at ¥158.50 but th…

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BusinessTue, 17 Feb 2026 22:27:35 +0000

CEO hopefuls have a new rival for the top job: their own board directors

Appointing board directors as CEOs was once a “break glass in case of emergency” strategy reserved for scandal, illness, or sudden resignation. While it remains a minority path compared with traditional internal promotions, it is no longer an anomaly. New data from Spencer Stuart highlights the shift. Of the 168 new S&P 1500 chief executives appointed in 2025, the highest annual total since 2010, 19 were drawn from their own company boards, the most since 2020. Spencer Stuart classifies directors as outsiders because they lack day-to-day operating responsibility. Even so, more boards are t…

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:15:50 -0500

YETI outlines 6–8% net sales growth for 2026 while expanding global reach and product innovation

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:25:45 -0500

Western Midstream targets 5% adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026 amid reduced CapEx and Aris acquisition integration

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:25:58 -0500

Deere expects $4.5B–$5B net income in 2026 as segment guidance and order trends improve

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:28:51 -0500

Global economy should grow at 3.2% sustained by AI investments and fiscal policy – Harvard economist

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:45:30 -0500

Nutrien sees potash demand rising this year despite tough times for farmers

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:45:48 -0500

Pool Corporation outlines low single-digit sales growth and $10.85–$11.15 EPS target for 2026 while advancing digital and operational initiatives

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:45:53 -0500

Ilpt targets sustained double-digit rent growth through 2027 as leasing momentum accelerates

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 07:57:56 GMT

From Stoke to the Arctic Circle - 30 years of BBC's Murray behind mic

John Murray reflects on 30 years of commentating on matches across the globe for the BBC. John Murray reflects on 30 years of commentating on matches across the globe for the BBC.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:44:14 GMT

BBC to show Wrexham v Chelsea & Wolves v Liverpool in FA Cup

The BBC will televise Wrexham v Chelsea and Wolves v Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup in March. The BBC will televise Wrexham v Chelsea and Wolves v Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup in March.

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:20:53 GMT

Man Utd regret Rashford decision - Thursday's gossip

Manchester United have regrets over Marcus Rashford deal, Marcos Senesi wants to join Barcelona, Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer, plus more. Manchester United have regrets over Marcus Rashford deal, Marcos Senesi wants to join Barcelona, Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer, plus more.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 07:25:32 GMT

Montemurro on home Asian Cup, WSL pressure & fixing cultures

As a club coach with Arsenal, Juventus and Lyon and an international coach with Australia, Joe Montemurro has experience of pressure from both sides as he talks to BBC Sport. As a club coach with Arsenal, Juventus and Lyon and an international coach with Australia, Joe Montemurro has experience of pressure from both sides as he talks to BBC Sport.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:21:36 GMT

Captain Palmer or Joao Pedro? FPL team of the week

With Chelsea facing leaky Burnley at Stamford Bridge this week, FPL managers have a tough choice of captain between Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro. With Chelsea facing leaky Burnley at Stamford Bridge this week, FPL managers have a tough choice of captain between Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

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BusinessThu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Bottom Line

Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it? Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:28:00 -0500

King Charles reacts to arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew

King Charles III said "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. King Charles III said "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:43:57 -0500

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest on suspicion of misconduct

British police confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. British police confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Finance2026-02-18T12:34:11Z

CFPB’s ‘regulatory burden’ cost consumers billions: White House

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Finance2026-02-18T13:05:41Z

Will Coherent Corp. (COHR) Benefit from Transition?

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Finance2026-02-18T12:29:01Z

General Mills wipes out prospects for growth amid “challenging backdrop”

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World

UN backs boost in nature-saving business

Global financing is heavily skewed to industries that harm rather than preserve nature, according to a new report that calls for an urgent scale-up of nature-positive spending. Global financing is heavily skewed to industries that harm rather than preserve nature, according to a new report that calls for an urgent scale-up of nature-positive spending.

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World

Ye aka Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic remarks

The artist previously known as Kanye West blamed his behavior on bipolar disorder, saying he "lost touch with reality." The artist previously known as Kanye West blamed his behavior on bipolar disorder, saying he "lost touch with reality."

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World

Paris Agreement 10 years on: More wins than you may realize

Major emitter the US has officially left the Paris Agreement and global emissions keep rising a decade on from the deal. Yet renewables' growth shows climate action can work. Here's what's been done and what's missing. Major emitter the US has officially left the Paris Agreement and global emissions keep rising a decade on from the deal. Yet renewables' growth shows climate action can work. Here's what's been done and what's missing.

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World

Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub: "We were dehumanized"

The 100-year-old vividly recalls the hunger, death camps and cruelty of the guards. Thus, he tirelessly works to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten. The 100-year-old vividly recalls the hunger, death camps and cruelty of the guards. Thus, he tirelessly works to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten.

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World

Plastic emissions could double health damage by 2040

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that links rising risks directly to the manufacture of new plastics. Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that links rising risks directly to the manufacture of new plastics.

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World

What 'banana republic' means — and why its history matters

From plantations to political rhetoric, the term's evolution shows how a violent past can fade into metaphor, sometimes obscuring its true history. From plantations to political rhetoric, the term's evolution shows how a violent past can fade into metaphor, sometimes obscuring its true history.

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World

Environmental crises add to Iran's mounting troubles

Widespread discontent in Iran has sent millions of protesters into the streets. Poor environmental planning embodies one of the government's most existential vulnerabilities. Widespread discontent in Iran has sent millions of protesters into the streets. Poor environmental planning embodies one of the government's most existential vulnerabilities.

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World

Arctic scientists 'feel pretty uncomfortable' on Greenland

Science in the Arctic — and Greenland — is on the frontline of pressing challenges facing humanity, like climate change and genetics. Some researchers worry international collaboration is at risk. Science in the Arctic — and Greenland — is on the frontline of pressing challenges facing humanity, like climate change and genetics. Some researchers worry international collaboration is at risk.

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World

Tesla profit slumps amid lower EV sales, AI spending surge

With increased competition and heavy attention on the antics of the company's CEO, Tesla's core electric vehicle business has faltered in the past year. With increased competition and heavy attention on the antics of the company's CEO, Tesla's core electric vehicle business has faltered in the past year.

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World

Heating with air conditioning saves on cost and cuts CO2

From Japan to China and the US to Scandinavia, heating with air conditioning has long been standard practice. But now warming homes with AC is catching on in other parts of the world. From Japan to China and the US to Scandinavia, heating with air conditioning has long been standard practice. But now warming homes with AC is catching on in other parts of the world.

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World

Why fans are obsessed with 'Bridgerton'

Opulent romance, a diverse cast and plotlines that meld fairytales with a modern zeitgeist: "Bridgerton" has redefined the period-piece genre. Opulent romance, a diverse cast and plotlines that meld fairytales with a modern zeitgeist: "Bridgerton" has redefined the period-piece genre.

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World

Trump tariffs, dollar's dip a double-hit to eurozone exports

The euro has reached its highest level against the US dollar since 2021. That has consequences for eurozone companies and consumers, but few think that the European Central Bank should intervene yet. The euro has reached its highest level against the US dollar since 2021. That has consequences for eurozone companies and consumers, but few think that the European Central Bank should intervene yet.

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World

Silver: Why the price of 'poor man's gold' has hit a record

The price of silver has just reached an all-time high of more than $120 per ounce. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance. The price of silver has just reached an all-time high of more than $120 per ounce. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance.

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World

Trial against German Carnival satirist Tilly underway in Russia

Jacques Tilly's Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin have landed him before a Moscow court. As the trial drags on, the Dusseldorf-based satirist has denounced the charges as an assault on freedom of expression. Jacques Tilly's Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin have landed him before a Moscow court. As the trial drags on, the Dusseldorf-based satirist has denounced the charges as an assault on freedom of expression.

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World

Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara was famous for starring roles in the series "Schitt's Creek" and the "Home Alone" movies. She got her start with the Second City Toronto comedy troupe in the 1970s before her career in Hollywood. Catherine O'Hara was famous for starring roles in the series "Schitt's Creek" and the "Home Alone" movies. She got her start with the Second City Toronto comedy troupe in the 1970s before her career in Hollywood.

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