Breaking News- Shia LaBeouf demands 'free me' after battery arrest in Mardi Gras meltdown February 18, 2026"Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf allegedly assaulted multiple people in Mardi Gras bar brawl, then danced on Bourbon Street with release papers in his mouth.
- Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE February 18, 2026Lewiston city council passes controversial ordinance blocking ICE cooperation in heated 5-2 vote, sparking intense debate over community safety concerns.
- Border protocols automatically triggered in search for Nancy Guthrie, retired agent says February 18, 2026Search continues for Nancy Guthrie as Pima County sheriff reports no indication the 84-year-old Arizona woman was taken across U.S.-Mexico border.
- ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation February 18, 2026ICE arrests Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.
- Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane' like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on February 18, 2026Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.
- World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically February 18, 2026USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.
- Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag as Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision' February 18, 2026Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.
- Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics February 18, 2026Olympic skier Eileen Gu claimed she has been "physically assaulted" and received death threats ever since she decided to represent China instead of the United States.
- FBI joins probe in murder of Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as 'American Idol' husband, children slept February 18, 2026FBI joins investigation into murder of Ashley Flynn, 27-year-old Ohio mother and teacher shot and killed in her Tipp City home while family slept nearby.
- Shinedown slammed by fans as ‘cowards’ after doubling down on decision to exit Rock the Country festival February 18, 2026Fans slam Shinedown as "cowards" after band exits Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival. Singer Brent Smith defends the controversial decision amid intense backlash.
- Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting victim in face with crossbow: police February 18, 2026Long Island man allegedly shot his sister in the face with a crossbow, facing attempted murder charges that could bring 25 years in prison if convicted.
- Chiefs' Rashee Rice hit with lawsuit from ex-girlfriend alleging domestic abuse February 18, 2026Chiefs WR Rashee Rice faces a new $1 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, who alleged he assaulted her on multiple occasions while while she was pregnant.
- Leavitt scoffs at reporter who questioned when Trump has been 'falsely called racist': 'You're kidding?' February 18, 2026White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vows to provide "receipts" after a reporter questions whether President Donald Trump was "falsely called racist."
- 'The View' hosts agree AOC had major gaffes in European summit, 'just didn't have a recovery' February 18, 2026While there was some debate, most of the co-hosts of "The View" agreed that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez had multiple major gaffes on the world stage at the summit in Munich.
- FCC chair rips Colbert 'hoax' after CBS denied blocking Talarico interview, says media fell for it February 18, 2026FCC Chairman Brendan Carr scolded the media for pushing the narrative that CBS blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico, which the network denied.
- Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations February 18, 2026U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.
- Ocasio-Cortez roasted for 'rehab story' in The New York Times after Munich missteps February 18, 2026Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's attempt to clean up her missteps in Munich in an interview with The New York Times were mocked by critics on both sides on Tuesday.
- Dog crashes women's Olympic team sprint race, crosses finish line in chaotic moment February 18, 2026A 2-year-old dog named Nazgul stole the show at the women's Olympic team sprint event, following racers to finish line in a wild scene.
- Trump worries Potomac ‘will still stink’ during America250 celebration after massive sewage spill February 18, 2026President Donald Trump blames Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Potomac River sewage disaster, claims incompetence led to the millions of gallons to spill into river.
- Democrats' positivity about the party still in the dumps since Trump victory, poll finds February 18, 2026A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC indicated that only around 7 out of 10 Democrats hold a favorable view of their political party.
- Shia LaBeouf demands 'free me' after battery arrest in Mardi Gras meltdown February 18, 2026
- World News
- Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein February 18, 2026Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
- Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal February 18, 2026The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
- 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough February 18, 2026The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
- Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial February 18, 2026The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
- Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery February 18, 2026It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
- You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video February 18, 2026Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
- Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say February 18, 2026The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
- Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left February 18, 2026Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
- Air Force One set for makeover paint job with new colours February 18, 2026The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
- Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say February 18, 2026Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
- Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted February 18, 2026Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
- Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland February 18, 2026He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
- Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit February 18, 2026A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
- Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information' February 18, 2026The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
- Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in office February 18, 2026José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be removed and the country's seventh since 2016.
- Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain February 18, 2026Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
- Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria February 18, 2026The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
- Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son February 18, 2026Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
- No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say February 18, 2026But the sheriff tells the BBC he is confident they will find the missing woman - whether it takes days, months "or worse".
- Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028 February 18, 2026The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
- Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein February 18, 2026
- US News
- Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE February 18, 2026Lewiston city council passes controversial ordinance blocking ICE cooperation in heated 5-2 vote, sparking intense debate over community safety concerns.
- Border protocols automatically triggered in search for Nancy Guthrie, retired agent says February 18, 2026Search continues for Nancy Guthrie as Pima County sheriff reports no indication the 84-year-old Arizona woman was taken across U.S.-Mexico border.
- FBI joins probe in murder of Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as 'American Idol' husband, children slept February 18, 2026FBI joins investigation into murder of Ashley Flynn, 27-year-old Ohio mother and teacher shot and killed in her Tipp City home while family slept nearby.
- Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting victim in face with crossbow: police February 18, 2026Long Island man allegedly shot his sister in the face with a crossbow, facing attempted murder charges that could bring 25 years in prison if convicted.
- 8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after massive Lake Tahoe avalanche February 18, 2026Eight skiers who went missing this week after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California have been found dead and one is still missing, authorities said Wednesday. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a news conference that authorities have told the families the mission has moved from rescue to recovery."They were on their way back […]
- Internet user searched for Nancy Guthrie's address and daughter's salary before 'Today' host's mother vanished February 18, 2026Google searches for Nancy Guthrie's address occurred weeks before the suspected kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother in Tucson, Arizona.
- New poll finds 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+ — nearly triple the amount recorded in 2012 February 18, 2026Gallup estimated that, according to data gathered in 2025 phone interviews, 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a figure similar to data from 2024.
- New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180M settlement with survivors of alleged clergy sex abuse February 18, 2026New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to pay $180 million to settle alleged clergy sexual abuse claims from about 300 survivors.
- American tourist killed in Thailand as love triangle turns deadly during violent confrontation: police February 18, 2026American allegedly killed in Thailand love triangle as ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and others accused of fatal Bangkok attack over relationship.
- ‘Good Samaritan’ describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun’ February 18, 2026Michael Black described how he tackled a gunman during a fatal shooting at a Pawtucket, Rhode Island, high school hockey game.
- Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says February 18, 2026Delta flight makes emergency landing due to an allegedly unruly traveler on a flight from Houston to Atlanta, forcing the aircraft to return after takeoff.
- ICE arrests alleged child sex offender released under Connecticut sanctuary laws February 18, 2026Federal officials criticized Connecticut's sanctuary policies after an alleged child predator was released despite an ICE detainer request in controversial case.
- DOJ announces conviction in Minnesota meth ring linked to Sinaloa cartel February 18, 2026A fifth defendant linked to a meth trafficking ring tied to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. was convicted in Minnesota after a six-day federal trial.
- Beloved millionaire Maine philanthropist shot dead in ritzy DC suburb assisted living home, no arrests made February 18, 2026Millionaire philanthropist shot dead at upscale assisted living facility in Washington D.C. suburb. Robert Fuller Jr., 87, found with severe head trauma.
- 'Devil in the Ozarks' gets more prison time for escaping, now in supermax facility February 18, 2026The "Devil in the Ozarks" gets 13 more years for Arkansas prison escape. Grant Hardin used makeshift uniform and black marker disguise to flee custody.
- Bald eagle floating on Hudson River ice rescued by NYPD February 18, 2026NYPD officers rescued an injured bald eagle floating on ice in the Hudson River Tuesday, documenting the dramatic rescue operation on bodycam video.
- Investigators seek motive after Georgia man allegedly ran toward Capitol with loaded shotgun February 18, 2026Police arrested an 18-year-old Georgia man accused of rushing toward the Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Investigators are working to determine his motive.
- 9 California skiers still missing after avalanche; 6 rescued February 18, 2026An avalanche buried a 15-person ski group near Lake Tahoe as a dangerous storm dumped feet of snow. Six have been rescued, though nine remain missing.
- Top New York hospital to end transgender program for minors February 18, 2026NYU Langone Health moves to end its transgender youth program amid federal funding threats and new regulatory environment affecting healthcare.
- Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family February 18, 2026The trans suspect who opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink killed his ex-wife and adult son, authorities said, as his daughter alleged a “vendetta."
- Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE February 18, 2026
- Tech News
- Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial February 18, 2026The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
- Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence February 18, 2026Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was targeted at adults.
- V&A displays first YouTube video and watchpage February 18, 2026The original YouTube experience from 2005 has been recreated using internet archives.
- 'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks February 18, 2026The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
- Tech Life February 17, 2026We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills.
- Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi? February 17, 2026As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
- Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood February 17, 2026Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
- Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood February 17, 2026Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
- How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm February 16, 2026Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.
- New Silent Hill game inspired by tiny fishing village in Fife February 16, 2026Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.
- ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat February 16, 2026Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
- We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer February 16, 2026The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.
- Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back' February 14, 2026Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.
- Tech Now February 14, 2026Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.
- Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash February 13, 2026A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.
- John Wick game starring Keanu Reeves unveiled at PlayStation showcase February 13, 2026It's not the first time the iconic hitman has appeared in games, but Saber's will be the first voiced by Reeves.
- AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry February 13, 2026It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
- AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked February 13, 2026Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.
- Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands February 13, 2026Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
- Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks February 12, 2026Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected £520,000 fine from the media regulator.
- Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial February 18, 2026
- Political News
- ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation February 18, 2026ICE arrests Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.
- Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane' like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on February 18, 2026Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.
- World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically February 18, 2026USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.
- Leavitt scoffs at reporter who questioned when Trump has been 'falsely called racist': 'You're kidding?' February 18, 2026White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vows to provide "receipts" after a reporter questions whether President Donald Trump was "falsely called racist."
- Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations February 18, 2026U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.
- Trump worries Potomac ‘will still stink’ during America250 celebration after massive sewage spill February 18, 2026President Donald Trump blames Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Potomac River sewage disaster, claims incompetence led to the millions of gallons to spill into river.
- Democrats' positivity about the party still in the dumps since Trump victory, poll finds February 18, 2026A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC indicated that only around 7 out of 10 Democrats hold a favorable view of their political party.
- Justice Department fights back after federal judge blocks Trump’s wind energy freeze February 18, 2026The Trump administration appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked his offshore wind pause order, setting up a legal battle over renewable energy policy.
- Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs February 18, 2026NYC Mayor Mamdani's $127 billion budget allocates $10.2 million to racial equity offices while proposing significant property tax hikes and NYPD cuts.
- Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally February 18, 2026Illinois faces losing $128M in federal highway funding after USDOT finds one-in-five CDL licenses issued to noncitizens were allegedly illegal under federal law.
- Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires February 18, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is eyeing the NYPD's funding and a proposed personnel increase as he looks to tackle the city's "budget crisis."
- After decade of GOP control, Democrats recruit challenger in key swing state February 18, 2026Democrat Cinde Warmington launches gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire, targeting affordability and Trump policies.
- ATF seizes 36K guns as Trump administration shifts focus from Biden priorities to cartels, street crime February 18, 2026ATF agents seized over 36,000 illegal firearms under Trump administration, including 4,359 guns bound for Mexico's violent cartels and criminal gangs.
- GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push February 18, 2026Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., guaranteed that the SAVE America Act would get a vote, but the current funding fight in the Senate could derail a swift vote.
- Former Rep MTG asserts that Americans don't want US war against Iran February 18, 2026Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who left office earlier this year, said in a post on X that Americans do not want the U.S. to go to war against Iran.
- Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded February 18, 2026The government shutdown forced a pause of ICE investigations as Democrats withhold support on DHS funding, halting critical oversight operations nationwide.
- How to watch President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address to Congress live February 18, 2026Watch President Trump's 2026 State of the Union live on Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. ET. Multiple viewing options available on Fox News and streaming.
- Climate groups sue Trump administration over EPA's bombshell deregulation decision February 18, 2026Climate activists sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over an effort to roll back
- Strategy session: Trump's team huddles on midterm messaging with spotlight on economy February 18, 2026Trump's political team holds closed-door strategy session focusing on economy as top midterm issue. White House aims to spotlight affordability efforts.
- House GOP moves to cement Trump energy agenda by taking sledgehammer to Biden-era regulations February 18, 2026House Republicans proposed an energy regulation bill requiring a five-year sunset window. Rep. Craig Goldman's legislation would expire many Biden-era regulations within one year.
- ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation February 18, 2026
- Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season BeginsAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
- Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less DebateThe crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
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- Science News
- Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits February 18, 2026Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
- 'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach February 18, 2026One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.
- BBC Inside Science February 16, 2026What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
- Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps February 16, 2026It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
- Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain February 16, 2026The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
- The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? February 13, 2026For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
- Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public February 12, 2026Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
- Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay? February 11, 2026Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
- Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay? February 11, 2026Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
- More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction February 10, 2026The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
- Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns February 9, 2026Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
- Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns February 9, 2026Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
- BBC Inside Science February 5, 2026New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
- UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants February 5, 2026UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
- When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? February 3, 2026The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
- UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns February 3, 2026Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
- Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed February 2, 2026Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
- Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed February 2, 2026Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
- Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse January 30, 2026Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
- BBC Inside Science January 29, 2026GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
- Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits February 18, 2026
- People In The News
- Shinedown slammed by fans as ‘cowards’ after doubling down on decision to exit Rock the Country festival February 18, 2026Fans slam Shinedown as "cowards" after band exits Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival. Singer Brent Smith defends the controversial decision amid intense backlash.
- Christy Carlson Romano tearfully reveals positive cancer screening results in emotional video February 18, 2026"Even Stevens" actress Christy Carlson Romano faces potential health crisis with concerning cancer screening, following family history of disease.
- RFK Jr. and Kid Rock strip shirts for sauna workout in new HHS health promotional video February 18, 2026Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teams up with Kid Rock for government fitness video encouraging Americans to "get active + eat real food."
- Kate Hudson reveals the only thing she’d do differently in her Hollywood career February 18, 2026From rom-com queen to second time Oscar nominee: Kate Hudson opens up about navigating awards season as a mother and how her perspective has evolved over decades.
- Gene Hackman's 'protective' wife helped actor find peace away from Hollywood during final days, friends say February 18, 2026One year after Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's deaths in Santa Fe, friends reveal how the couple's privacy and devotion shaped their final days.
- Sarah Ferguson allegedly begged Jeffrey Epstein for job as 'House Assistant' in newly revealed emails February 18, 2026Sarah Ferguson allegedly begged Jeffrey Epstein for a job as his "House Assistant" in newly released 2011 email, saying she "desperately" needed money.
- Kevin James accused of being MAGA after punting political questions, says he focuses on fun February 18, 2026Social media users debated Kevin James' political stance after he refused to discuss politics recently, with some praising his approach while others suspect he has conservative views.
- Halle Berry goes pantsless in Instagram post celebrating new movie February 18, 2026Halle Berry's pantsless Instagram post celebrating "Crime 101" has fans amazed by the actress's confidence and timeless beauty in the viral photo.
- Tommy Lee Jones' daughter's cause of death revealed February 17, 2026Victoria Jones' cause of death ruled accidental cocaine overdose six weeks after Tommy Lee Jones' daughter was found dead in San Francisco hotel room.
- Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter denies living off parents' money, says she works 4 jobs as single mom February 17, 2026Rumer Willis denies living off a "trust fund" from parents Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, claiming she works four jobs as a single mother to support herself.
- Michael Douglas' Academy Award-winning role in 'Wall Street' was first offered to these two A-list actors February 17, 2026Michael Douglas reveals he wasn't Oliver Stone's first choice for "Wall Street." Warren Beatty and Richard Gere both passed on the Gordon Gekko role.
- James Van Der Beek renewed wedding vows with wife in bedroom ceremony days before death February 17, 2026James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly renewed vows in a bedroom ceremony days before the "Dawson's Creek" star's death from colorectal cancer at 48.
- Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans following violent Mardi Gras altercations February 17, 2026"Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges after allegedly punching victims multiple times outside New Orleans establishment on Royal Street.
- Jelly Roll’s ex-fling waited in ‘hotel down the street’ during marriage crisis, Bunnie Xo says February 17, 2026From "working girl" and "ex-drug dealer" to devoted couple: Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll's unconventional love story culminates in 2023 vows renewal.
- Ex-Prince Andrew ignores US Epstein probe requests as experts warn of 'ghastly' optics for royal family February 17, 2026Prince Andrew continues dodging U.S. House Committee requests to testify about his Jeffrey Epstein connections, despite urgent letters from lawmakers.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar stuns in burgundy lace bra and sheer skirt in New York City February 17, 2026Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in wine-toned lace on Manhattan streets while promoting Netflix's 'Star Search' revival where she judges with Chrissy Teigen.
- ‘Law & Order’ star Angie Harmon finds love again with man she first met 35 years ago in Italy February 16, 2026Angie Harmon reveals rekindled romance with model Tony Floyd this Valentine's Day after 27 years apart, sharing their love story from Italy to Hollywood.
- Adam Sandler leads tributes to Robert Duvall, calls him 'one of the greatest actors we ever had' February 16, 2026Adam Sandler calls Robert Duvall "one of the greatest actors" as stars honor the "Godfather" legend who died "peacefully at home, surrounded by love" at 95.
- Brooks Nader requires ambulance rescue after severe food poisoning strikes during tropical birthday trip February 16, 2026Brooks Nader's 29th birthday celebration took a dramatic turn when severe food poisoning required an ambulance pickup at her tropical destination.
- Melissa Gilbert returns to work as Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charges, accepts 'journey' ahead February 16, 2026Melissa Gilbert returns to Modern Prairie role after stepping away during "incredibly difficult time" as husband Timothy Busfield faces criminal child sex abuse charges.
- Shinedown slammed by fans as ‘cowards’ after doubling down on decision to exit Rock the Country festival February 18, 2026
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- 5 trendy tech words shaping today's internet culture February 18, 2026Internet terminology explained: slop, burner accounts, shadowbans, clickbait and targeted ads. Understand how these five key terms affect your social media experience.
- Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities February 18, 2026Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.
- Criminals are using Zillow to plan break-ins. Here’s how to remove your home in 10 minutes. February 17, 2026Your home photos on Zillow could help criminals plan break-ins. Learn how burglars use real estate listing sites and get removal instructions.
- Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update February 17, 2026An Apple security update fixes CVE-2026-20700 zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by hackers targeting iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices.
- Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers February 17, 2026Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.
- Wearable robotics are changing how we walk and run February 16, 2026Nike's Project Amplify and consumer exoskeletons like Hypershell X are bringing wearable robotics to market, with powered footwear targeting 2028 release.
- Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam February 16, 2026Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware through fake security fix commands.
- Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud February 15, 2026Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions and extensive documentation.
- Clean up your social media feed and cut the noise February 15, 2026Clean up chaotic social media feeds across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads and LinkedIn using content preferences, feed filters and algorithm retraining techniques.
- Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app February 14, 2026Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.
- China unveils the world’s largest flying car February 14, 2026Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.
- Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam February 13, 2026Family banned for life from cruises after paying $3,556 through Zelle to fake consultant who used stolen credit card. Now she owes double the amount.
- World's fastest humanoid robot runs 22 MPH February 13, 2026MirrorMe Technology's Bolt became the fastest running humanoid robot demonstrated outside computer simulations when it reached a top speed of 22 mph.
- Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this number February 13, 2026Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual account breaches, according to cybersecurity experts.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump activates 'tech force' February 13, 2026The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online February 12, 2026Expert cybersecurity tips to protect your online banking and investment accounts from hackers. Learn essential security habits that keep your money safe.
- Warm-skinned AI robot with camera eyes is seriously creepy February 12, 2026A Shanghai startup unveiled Moya, a humanoid robot with warm skin that feels disturbingly human. The biometric AI robot is launching in 2026 for $173,000.
- 2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them February 11, 2026Valentine's Day romance scams in 2026 use AI personas and automated scripts to target divorced and widowed individuals through data broker profiles.
- Roblox child safety warning after Nebraska kidnapping case February 11, 2026A Nebraska man allegedly used Roblox and Snapchat to groom two sisters before allegedly kidnapping them. What parents need to know about online predators.
- Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it February 10, 2026Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.
- 5 trendy tech words shaping today's internet culture February 18, 2026
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- Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities? February 17, 2026Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.
- Free tuition under threat without revenue boost, report warns February 17, 2026Scotland's more generous benefits and public policies may have to be reconsidered, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
- School first to trial new music curriculum February 17, 2026A Bristol primary school has been learning how to create their own music using the free programme.
- Banned teacher was 'under influence of alcohol' February 16, 2026Emma Taylor-Erwin admitted driving to work while under the influence of alcohol in 2019.
- Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities February 16, 2026It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
- Peppa Pig hearing loss story may 'remove stigma' February 16, 2026The head teacher of a school for the deaf said the episode would help children "not feel so different".
- 'Free childcare policy is a birthday lottery' February 16, 2026Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can "catch you by surprise".
- Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform February 16, 2026The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.
- Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully February 16, 2026The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.
- What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it? February 10, 2026The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.
- 'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids February 10, 2026Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.
- How do student loans work and when are they written off? February 6, 2026Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.
- Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities? February 17, 2026
- Health News
- NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems February 18, 2026Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
- Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules February 18, 2026The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
- Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op February 18, 2026The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.
- Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June February 18, 2026Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
- Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m February 18, 2026The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.
- Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs February 18, 2026A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
- Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns February 18, 2026A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
- How do cold weather health alerts work? February 17, 2026The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
- Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work February 17, 2026We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.
- 'The kindness of people got me to the finish line' February 17, 2026Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
- Inside Health February 17, 2026James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.
- Women calling for greater support with menopause February 16, 2026Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.
- Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back February 15, 2026Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?
- 'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart February 13, 2026Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
- Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish? February 13, 2026Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
- Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds February 12, 2026A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
- 'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar February 12, 2026With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
- NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? February 12, 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
- How to check whether you have bowel cancer February 12, 2026What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
- 'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs February 12, 2026A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.
- NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems February 18, 2026
- Middle East News
- Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final February 18, 2026The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.
- Iran issues NOTAM over planned rocket launches on Thursday, US FAA says February 18, 2026The NOTAM is issued for areas across southern Iran from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT on Thursday.
- US likely to attack Iran, but Trump has not yet decided to do so, sources tell 'Post' February 18, 2026Sources indicated that Israel’s impression is that US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on his final course of action, even after showing disappointment over Iran's negotiating position.
- Eight people confirmed dead at avalanche on California, Nevada County Sheriff confirms February 18, 2026The initial number of 16 people affected by the avalanche was also updated, with Moon explaining that one person who was initially declared missing wasn't on the mountain.
- Democrats to boycott Trump's State of the Union, attend rally in protest February 18, 2026About a dozen Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives have announced their participation in a "People's State of the Union" event on the National Mall, near the Capitol.
- A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region February 18, 2026Mahanoy City’s first Jewish congregation dates back to 1888, having laid the cornerstone for the former Beth Israel Synagogue in 1923.
- US has 'many arguments' to strike Iran, White House announces ahead of Board of Peace meeting February 18, 2026White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that Tehran would be wise to reach an agreement to avoid any conflict.
- Australian who called Jews 'greatest enemy' of nation gets year in jail under new hate crime laws February 18, 2026"They [Jews] are an enemy to Western civilisation," said Brandon Koschel in an Australia Day speech, before being charged with publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race.
- Syrian detention camp for suspected ISIS relatives nearly empty, former director says February 18, 2026Al-Hol, near the Iraqi border, was one of the main detention camps for relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters who were detained during the US-backed campaign against the jihadist group.
- Hackers stole 2 quadrillion bytes of data from Israelis in recent years, cyber chief tells 'Post' February 18, 2026Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Chief Yossi Karadi told The Jerusalem Post that Israel is among the three countries most targeted by hackers worldwide.
- Tucker Carlson 'totally wrong' about Christian mistreatment in Israel, NGO founder says - interview February 18, 2026Khalloul extended an invitation to the right-wing American commentator in early February, hoping to shed light on the true experience of Christians in Israel, but Carlson had failed to respond.
- Netanyahu is right: A Trump-Iran nuclear deal will not be good enough - opinion February 18, 2026The extensive and expanding Iranian ballistic missile arsenal is today’s clear and present danger – as is the funding for Tehran’s network of terror proxies.
- Qatar’s ‘Ring of Fire’: The growing influence posing a deadly threat to Israel's security - opinion February 18, 2026If we do not cleanse Israel of the Qatari parasite, we will experience much greater disasters than the October 7 massacre.
- Israeli man arrested in Miami on suspicion of child pornography possession February 18, 2026The man, identified as Basilios Grayeb, 29, from Haifa, was arrested at the exit of a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
- Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention February 18, 2026The letter came in response to the military’s new program, which would include women in the Armored Corps. It was written by leading rabbis in the religious Zionist sector.
- Satellite images reportedly show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid US tensions February 18, 2026Meanwhile, explosions and fires were reported in Tehran and Shiraz.
- WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back February 18, 2026WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit.
- WATCH: UN Security Council calls urgent meeting to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies February 18, 2026The session, initiated by the British Foreign Secretary, comes less than a week after the Israeli government reopened land registration in Area C for the first time since 1967.
- Tucker Carlson visits Israel for sit-down with Huckabee: ‘He wouldn’t leave the airport' February 18, 2026The interview came after a public back-and-forth between Carlson and Ambassador Huckabee and was conducted inside the Ben-Gurion Airport complex, sources told The Jerusalem Post.
- Trump behind Carlson's Israel visit to reduce heat in conservative antisemitism debate - exclusive February 18, 2026Trump urges Tucker Carlson and conservatives to de-escalate the internal fight over Israel, aiming for unity amid rising tensions, says Melissa Francis.
- Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final February 18, 2026
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- I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rapeThe BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
- Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talksTehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.
- Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for homeThe group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.
- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near IranBBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
- Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox menThe two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.
- Iran must abandon enriched uranium and not produce more, Netanyahu saysThe Israeli PM's comments come ahead of Iran-US talks in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss a nuclear deal.
- Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers sayThe Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.
- Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in TehranMajid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".
- Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the worldMunich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.
- Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images showThe activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
- Trump tells Netanyahu Iran nuclear talks must continueThe US President said "nothing definitive" was agreed during the meeting between the two leaders at the White House on Wednesday as nuclear talks intensify.
- Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defianceThe BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protestsLyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdownLyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
- Indonesia preparing to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to GazaIt would be the first country to do so as part of phase two of the ceasefire agreement brokered by the US last year.
- Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in IranBBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.
- Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic mazeThe Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.
- Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the countrySome desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militiaOne Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
- Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babiesMore aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
- I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
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- Trump renews attack on Starmer’s plan to cede UK ownership of Chagos Islands February 18, 2026US president says Diego Garcia military base may be needed for strikes on Iran
- Fed officials warn progress towards inflation goal will be ‘uneven’ February 18, 2026Minutes from January meeting show US policymakers saw risk that price growth will remain above 2%
- Trump adviser says NY Fed economists should be ‘disciplined’ for study on tariffs February 18, 2026Kevin Hassett calls report showing US consumers and businesses are facing burden of levies ‘an embarrassment’
- Does ChatGPT think you’re Welsh too? February 18, 2026In spite of glitches, the tech sector is certain that voice is the next frontier in AI
- AI fever sparks Raspberry Pi meme stock frenzy February 18, 2026FTSE 250 company briefly hits £1bn valuation on signs of a surge in demand for its credit card-sized computers
- UK inflation falls sharply to 3% in January February 18, 2026Data increases odds of a BoE rate reduction as soon as next month
- Spain first to enter race for Lagarde succession at ECB February 18, 2026Spanish government seeks ‘influential and meaningful position’ at helm of Eurozone central bank
- UCL students win £21mn over Covid disruption in watershed UK settlement February 18, 2026Move involving 6,500 claimants is set to put pressure on other universities to compensate graduates
- Maga will regret embracing Europe’s hard right February 18, 2026Nationalists on the continent have historically opposed America more than anything else
- Lagarde to leave ECB before end of 8-year term February 18, 2026Central banker wants to give Macron and Merz chance to pick successor before French presidential election
- Trump renews attack on Starmer’s plan to cede UK ownership of Chagos Islands February 18, 2026
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- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances. We want to know more […]
- Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling StandoffWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
- Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American EconomyThe American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
- What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
- Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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- JT Toppin injury: Texas Tech star suffers season-ending torn ACL in upset loss to Arizona StateThe Red Raiders must press on without their National Player of the Year candidate
- Oklahoma vs. Tennessee odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 18 from proven modelSportsLine's model simulated the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup
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- How can the NBA stop tanking? Breaking down the internet's craziest solutions -- and why most would never workTanking is the talk of the season, even Adam Silver, but no one has an answer
- Penn State vs. Rutgers odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 18 from proven modelSportsLine's model simulated Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 10,000 times and revealed picks for Wednesday's Big Ten matchup
- Anthony Gordon smashes records with four first half goals as Newcastle run riot at QarabagGordon's incredible mark is just one shy of the record, held by Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Luiz Adriano
- 2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results after semifinal blowout of SwedenThe U.S. is heading to the gold medal game as its dominant Olympic run continues
- Steve Lavin fired at San Diego: Toreros coach is out near the end of his fourth season in the WCCLavin took the job in 2022 but never won more than 18 games in a season
- Why Sidney Crosby's injury could have wide-reaching ripple effects beyond Team Canada at 2026 Winter OlympicsCrosby limped off the ice after taking an awkward hit in the quarterfinals vs. Czechia on Wednesday
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- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024
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