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Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.
Meta's Zuckerberg faces questioning at youth addiction trial
Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.
Virgin Media O2 owners Liberty Global and Telefonica , along with private equity firm InfraVia, agreed on Wednesday to buy alternative fiber provider Substantial Group for 2 billion pounds ($2.72 billion), aiming to create a scaled challenger to BT Openreach.
Virgin Media O2 owners to buy UK fibre firm Substantial for $2.72 billion
Virgin Media O2 owners Liberty Global and Telefonica , along with private equity firm InfraVia, agreed on Wednesday to buy alternative fiber provider Substantial Group for 2 billion pounds ($2.72 billion), aiming to create a scaled challenger to BT Openreach.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Virgin Media O2 owners Liberty Global and Telefonica , along with private equity firm InfraVia, agreed on Wednesday to buy alternative fiber provider Substantial Group for 2 billion pounds ($2.72 billion), aiming to create a scaled challenger to BT Openreach.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is rescinding a rule that incentivized automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements by overstating energy savings.
Trump rescinding rule incentivizing EV production to meet fuel economy requirements
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is rescinding a rule that incentivized automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements by overstating energy savings.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is rescinding a rule that incentivized automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements by overstating energy savings.
California and Connecticut are working together on a multi-state 'plan of attack' against President Trump's repeal of the foundation of federal climate regulation of vehicles. The EPA on February 12 rescinded findings that greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles endanger public health reut.rs/3ZHM4iw
February 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
California and Connecticut are working together on a multi-state 'plan of attack' against President Trump's repeal of the foundation of federal climate regulation of vehicles. The EPA on February 12 rescinded findings that greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles endanger public health reut.rs/3ZHM4iw
Cencora will merge its subsidiary MWI Animal Health with privately held Covetrus in a deal valuing the unit at $3.5 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the drug distributor sharpens its focus on its core business.
Cencora to refocus on drug distribution with $3.5 billion divestiture of animal health unit
Cencora will merge its subsidiary MWI Animal Health with privately held Covetrus in a deal valuing the unit at $3.5 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the drug distributor sharpens its focus on its core business.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Cencora will merge its subsidiary MWI Animal Health with privately held Covetrus in a deal valuing the unit at $3.5 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the drug distributor sharpens its focus on its core business.
Borrowers allegedly harmed by educational loan finance company Navient began receiving payments from a $100 million compensation fund created by the CFPB, according to the agency's website reut.rs/3MPXM7M
February 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Borrowers allegedly harmed by educational loan finance company Navient began receiving payments from a $100 million compensation fund created by the CFPB, according to the agency's website reut.rs/3MPXM7M
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis of U.S. climate regulations.
Environmental groups challenge Trump decision to revoke basis of US climate regulations
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis of U.S. climate regulations.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis of U.S. climate regulations.
France has launched wide-ranging investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud among contacts of the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of a trove of files on his activities.
France opens Epstein probes into human trafficking and tax fraud
France has launched wide-ranging investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud among contacts of the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of a trove of files on his activities.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
France has launched wide-ranging investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud among contacts of the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of a trove of files on his activities.
Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
Big Food pours millions into rebrands as obesity drugs reshape US demand
Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
The US Supreme Court just got a tech update — the court adopted a new software to assist in identifying whether a case poses a potential conflict of interest for the justices.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The US Supreme Court just got a tech update — the court adopted a new software to assist in identifying whether a case poses a potential conflict of interest for the justices.
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Bayer's shares slumped as much as 9.2% on Wednesday, wiping out the previous day's gains, as investors questioned whether a proposed $7.25 billion settlement of cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller would mark a decisive turnaround.
Bayer retreats as investors sour on deal to settle Roundup litigation
Bayer's shares slumped as much as 9.2% on Wednesday, wiping out the previous day's gains, as investors questioned whether a proposed $7.25 billion settlement of cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller would mark a decisive turnaround.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Bayer's shares slumped as much as 9.2% on Wednesday, wiping out the previous day's gains, as investors questioned whether a proposed $7.25 billion settlement of cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller would mark a decisive turnaround.
Uber Technologies is owed attorney fees after a lawyer representing passengers in litigation over alleged sexual abuse by the company's drivers used confidential corporate information in other lawsuits against the rideshare giant, a federal judge in San Francisco reut.rs/4tFQKTB
February 18, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Uber Technologies is owed attorney fees after a lawyer representing passengers in litigation over alleged sexual abuse by the company's drivers used confidential corporate information in other lawsuits against the rideshare giant, a federal judge in San Francisco reut.rs/4tFQKTB
U.S. law firm Lehotsky Keller Cohn has sued a committee of cryptocurrency miner Rhodium Enterprises’ board and an investor group, accusing them of interfering with an $11 million legal fee and attacking the firm’s reputation amid Rhodium’s bankruptcy @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kM9tsY
February 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
U.S. law firm Lehotsky Keller Cohn has sued a committee of cryptocurrency miner Rhodium Enterprises’ board and an investor group, accusing them of interfering with an $11 million legal fee and attacking the firm’s reputation amid Rhodium’s bankruptcy @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kM9tsY
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is building an artificial intelligence accountability program as his office probes Elon Musk’s xAI over the generation of non-consensual sexually explicit images, he told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
California builds AI oversight unit and presses on xAI investigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is building an artificial intelligence accountability program as his office probes Elon Musk’s xAI over the generation of non-consensual sexually explicit images, he told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is building an artificial intelligence accountability program as his office probes Elon Musk’s xAI over the generation of non-consensual sexually explicit images, he told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
A federal judge in California has blocked OpenAI from using the name "Cameo" in connection with its video generation app Sora, handing celebrity video platform Cameo a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/4aDj2We
February 18, 2026 at 1:21 AM
A federal judge in California has blocked OpenAI from using the name "Cameo" in connection with its video generation app Sora, handing celebrity video platform Cameo a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/4aDj2We
For tens of thousands of aspiring lawyers, the math of paying for a U.S. law degree changes on July 1, 2026, when a new cap is set to limit federal loans for professional degree programs at $50,000 a year and $200,000 in total reut.rs/3OtWVKs
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
For tens of thousands of aspiring lawyers, the math of paying for a U.S. law degree changes on July 1, 2026, when a new cap is set to limit federal loans for professional degree programs at $50,000 a year and $200,000 in total reut.rs/3OtWVKs
Borrowers allegedly harmed by the educational loan finance company Navient are beginning to receive payments from a $100 million compensation fund created by the top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, according to the agency's website.
Navient borrowers begin receiving payments from consumer watchdog case
Borrowers allegedly harmed by the educational loan finance company Navient are beginning to receive payments from a $100 million compensation fund created by the top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, according to the agency's website.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Borrowers allegedly harmed by the educational loan finance company Navient are beginning to receive payments from a $100 million compensation fund created by the top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, according to the agency's website.
California and Connecticut are working together on a multi-state "plan of attack" against President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation of federal climate regulation of vehicles, the states' attorneys general told Reuters on Tuesday.
California, Connecticut preparing 'attack' against Trump's repeal of basis of US climate regulation
California and Connecticut are working together on a multi-state "plan of attack" against President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation of federal climate regulation of vehicles, the states' attorneys general told Reuters on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
California and Connecticut are working together on a multi-state "plan of attack" against President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation of federal climate regulation of vehicles, the states' attorneys general told Reuters on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
Man arrested after running toward US capitol with loaded shotgun, say police
An 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
An 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
Uber Technologies is owed attorney fees after a lawyer representing passengers in litigation over alleged sexual abuse by the company's drivers used confidential corporate information in other lawsuits against the rideshare giant, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled Tuesday.
Uber wins sanctions against lawyer for sexual assault plaintiffs
Uber Technologies is owed attorney fees after a lawyer representing passengers in litigation over alleged sexual abuse by the company's drivers used confidential corporate information in other lawsuits against the rideshare giant, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Uber Technologies is owed attorney fees after a lawyer representing passengers in litigation over alleged sexual abuse by the company's drivers used confidential corporate information in other lawsuits against the rideshare giant, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled Tuesday.
The state of California is preparing a lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations made by the Trump administration, the state's attorney general said in an interview on Tuesday.
Exclusive: California preparing lawsuit over Trump administration vaccine changes
The state of California is preparing a lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations made by the Trump administration, the state's attorney general said in an interview on Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The state of California is preparing a lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations made by the Trump administration, the state's attorney general said in an interview on Tuesday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to submit proposed biofuel blending quotas for 2026 to the White House this week for final review, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
EPA expected to send 2026 biofuel blending quotas to White House this week
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to submit proposed biofuel blending quotas for 2026 to the White House this week for final review, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to submit proposed biofuel blending quotas for 2026 to the White House this week for final review, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Ovintiv said on Tuesday it agreed to sell its Anadarko assets in Oklahoma to an undisclosed buyer for $3 billion, as the company sharpens its focus on higher-margin plays in the Permian Basin and Canada's Montney.
Ovintiv to sell its Anadarko assets for $3 billion
Ovintiv said on Tuesday it agreed to sell its Anadarko assets in Oklahoma to an undisclosed buyer for $3 billion, as the company sharpens its focus on higher-margin plays in the Permian Basin and Canada's Montney.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Ovintiv said on Tuesday it agreed to sell its Anadarko assets in Oklahoma to an undisclosed buyer for $3 billion, as the company sharpens its focus on higher-margin plays in the Permian Basin and Canada's Montney.
Tripadvisor said on Tuesday its board and management held multiple discussions with activist investor Starboard Value, which owns about 9% of the company and has accused it of failing to hold leadership accountable for "value destruction".
Tripadvisor engages with Starboard as activist seeks board control, sale
Tripadvisor said on Tuesday its board and management held multiple discussions with activist investor Starboard Value, which owns about 9% of the company and has accused it of failing to hold leadership accountable for "value destruction".
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February 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Tripadvisor said on Tuesday its board and management held multiple discussions with activist investor Starboard Value, which owns about 9% of the company and has accused it of failing to hold leadership accountable for "value destruction".
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced three projects to be built in the states of Texas, Ohio, and Georgia as part of a $550 billion U.S. investment pledge by Japan.
Trump announces energy, critical mineral projects in Texas, Ohio, Georgia
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced three projects to be built in the states of Texas, Ohio, and Georgia as part of a $550 billion U.S. investment pledge by Japan.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced three projects to be built in the states of Texas, Ohio, and Georgia as part of a $550 billion U.S. investment pledge by Japan.