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The Board of Peace might be destined to fail, but it still threatens to undermine an international system in which the U.S. was once the linchpin. Ishaan Tharoor writes.
https://newyorker.com/news/the-lede/donald-trumps-pantomime-united-nations Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms before they will agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Funding ended as of Saturday morning, with no deal imminent.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0213/congress-dhs-funding-immigration As U.S. governors convene in Washington this week, many Democrats among them will be in the spotlight as top contenders for their party’s 2028 presidential nomination. One reason: They found ways to fight back against the Trump ...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0219/governors-newsom-pritzker-moore-trump Support for tribal members has surged across the Twin Cities, as Native Americans allege incidents of targeting during immigration raids there.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0218/native-american-ice-raids-minneapolis Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday, fought for equality as a civil rights protester, a presidential candidate, and a champion of Black voting.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0217/jesse-jackson-appreciation
Economy
Peruvians have lived through a decade of considerable political instability and multiple corruption scandals. But their democratic reflex endures. A stable economy and coming elections point to new possibilities for this Latin Ame...
https://csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0219/Peru-s-pillars-for-a-civic-rebuild The Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of an emergency economic law to set broad tariffs, reasoning that the 1977 law did not grant the president such sweeping power. President Donald Trump vowed to use oth...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0220/supreme-court-tariffs-trump-economy Africa’s two largest economies, South Africa and Nigeria, appear to be improving after several rough years.
https://csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0220/south-africa-nigeria-economy A landmark Supreme Court ruling limits presidential tariff-setting. But questions remain: where tariffs will settle and whether the government owes refunds to businesses that paid tariffs the court just revoked.
https://csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0221/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-economy GLOBAL ECONOMY
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Tech
The philosopher believes that digital superintelligence is going to kill us all. In San Francisco, his followers ask: What if, instead of trying to stop an A.I. takeover, you work to bring it on as fast as possible? James Duesterb...
https://newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/silicon-valleys-favorite-doomsaying-philosopher AI’s helping farmers thrive! From smart irrigation to pest-spotting drones, we explore tech that boosts yields and fights climate challenges. A focus on smallholders and local systems, blending tech smarts with heart.
https://iafrica.com/category/industry-solutions/agriculture/ New to AI? No sweat! Our guides unpack the basics—think AI vs. ML—with relatable examples and zero jargon. They’re packed with tips to kickstart your journey, no tech degree required.
https://iafrica.com/category/education-training/beginner-guides/ AI in action! From farming to finance, we cover real-world AI deployments with juicy details on tech, challenges, and early wins. These stories are practical, engaging, and perfect for anyone itching to apply AI in their field.
https://iafrica.com/category/ai-news/industry-applications/ We’re all about the dreamers and doers! Get the lowdown on Africa’s hottest AI startups—new launches, big funding, and game-changing products. These stories spotlight founders’ journeys and clever tech, serving up inspirat...
https://iafrica.com/category/ai-news/african-ai-startups/
Sports
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https://breitbart.com/news/topic/sports-2/ Full coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the latest news, analysis, highlights, and opinion commentary from the 2026 Winter Games.
https://usatoday.com/sports/olympics/ Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://theguardian.com/preference/edition/us Louie Vito made history at the Milan Cortina Games by becoming the oldest snowboarder to compete in halfpipe. The 37-year-old tells CNN’s Coy Wire that age is just a number.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/21/sport/video/louie-vito-snowboard-olympics-cnni-sports-fast
Space
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/
https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/usmilitary/ Google’s Pixel 10A is now up for preorder with a $100 gift card. You can also save on Soundcore’s cheap ANC headphones and Anker’s 351 Power Strip this weekend.
https://theverge.com/gadgets/881998/google-pixel-10a-anker-351-power-strip-deal-sale 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/ Elon Musk plans a lunar factory and satellite catapult to launch AI satellites into space within years.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/02/21/elon-musk-wants-to-put-a-satellite-catapult-on-the-moon-n3812096
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