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Politics
A humorous reflection on Jesse Jackson's memorable SNL skit and his impact beyond politics.
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2026/02/17/remembering-that-one-time-jesse-jackson-cracked-me-up-in-a-good-way-n4949623 Reflecting on Jesse Jackson's legacy and the politics of a bygone era in America.
https://pjmedia.com/stephen-kruiser/2026/02/18/the-morning-briefing-jesse-jackson-and-the-golden-age-of-not-getting-along-with-each-other-n4949604 A recent trademark filing has some state lawmakers wondering if the Trump family is looking to profit off the renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/trump-airport-trademark-profit-name In Texas, a pair of US Senate primaries set for early next month have emerged as an early gauge of the direction of both political parties and sparked a sharp debate over what it will take to win the reliably Republican state in N...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/texas-senate-primary-cornyn-paxton-hunt-crockett-talarico CNN News Central’s John Berman and chief data analyst Harry Enten dig through the data on whether Stephen Colbert’s rift with CBS could actually be helping a Texas Democrat who the network allegedly sidelined from Colbert’s ...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/video/the-odds-colbert-doubles-down-in-public-fight-with-cbs-cnc-kalpar
Economy
Garnier’s creator-led murder mystery, Chili's partnership with Jake Jonez for its Margarita of the Month Club and Pokémon's social media push are some of this week’s creator economy headlines.
https://adage.com/influencers-creators/aa-trends-garnier-chilis-pokemon-crocs/ In January, the employment and inflation numbers were both better than expected. Trump’s economy looks pretty good. Yet consumer sentiment is historically low.
https://vox.com/politics/479496/trump-economy-jobs-inflation-gas-prices-polls Concerns about electricity bills and local impacts are fueling bipartisan opposition to the massive data centers that power the digital economy, from cloud services to AI chatbots. In Wisconsin, as in other states, the tussles are...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0204/data-centers-AI-electricity-costs Recent votes on tariffs and blunt public criticisms signal a GOP that’s more willing to defy President Donald Trump – and worried about this fall’s midterm elections.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0213/trump-polls-economy-immigration-epstein GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy
Tech
Business leaders tout AI as a path to shorter weeks and better balance. But without power, workers are unlikely to share the gains
https://guardian.co.uk/technology/ng-interactive/2026/feb/18/ai-four-day-workweek Ad Age takes a look at the role of the AI strategist, which recently emerged and is now gaining steam.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-inside-the-strategist-role/ To get a clearer picture of the range of applications, Ad Age spoke with teams behind three recent account wins: Tropicana, Spectrum and Bayer.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-agency-reviews/ MCP, AdCP, large language models, chatbots—test your knowledge of the latest trends in AI and advertising.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-readiness-quiz/ OpenAI’s pilot program for ChatGPT ads entices brands with promises of an advantage in the future of AI and agentic commerce.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-openai-ads-brands-agencies/
Sports
Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us Matt Sutton, senior VP and head of marketing at Columbia Sportswear, joins the Marketer's Brief podcast.
https://adage.com/ad-age-video-podcast/marketers-brief/aa-columbia-sportswear-matt-sutton/ The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
https://dailycaller.com/section/sports/ U.S. bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Armbruster Humphries grabbed the gold and bronze Monday night, and then lifted their children in their arms, proving that older women still belong on the world stage in sports.
https://csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/2026/0217/winter-olympics-bobsled-women-athletes Check out the latest UK and world news headlines on sports, entertainment, celebrities, health, science, TV and more from MailOnline.
https://dailymail.co.uk/home/latest/index.html
Space
Latest research suggests global population estimates may significantly undercount rural residents worldwide.
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2026/02/18/do-you-think-you-know-how-many-humans-are-on-earth-latest-research-says-youre-probably-way-off-n4949656 NASA prepares Artemis 2's SLS rocket for launch, hoping to fix persistent hydrogen fuel leaks once again.
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2026/02/18/fingers-crossed-nasa-is-about-to-try-fueling-the-worlds-leakiest-rocket-again-n4949634 This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
https://iafrica.com/category/community/ SpaceX founder Elon Musk used to call the Moon “a distraction,” but now he’s prioritizing a mission there over Mars. His rivalry with Jeff Bezos, and SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, may be the reason.
https://theverge.com/science/880672/spacex-elon-musk-moon-mars-ipo-blue-origin From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/
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