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https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.”
https://cnn.com/2026/02/17/politics/rubio-munich-trump-orban-hungary-analysis
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/ 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 Wealthy Californians are moving to Las Vegas to escape high taxes, costly housing, and a proposed wealth tax.
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/16/viva-las-vegas-wealthy-californians-bolt-to-nevada-over-looming-tax-hit-n2199226
Tech
Retailers are eager to adopt AI shopping standards so that they can start selling in these new environments with all their products and services accurately represented.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-acp-ucp-agentic-commerce-protocols-info-for-retailers/
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https://rollcall.com/category/fintech/ Joann Bogard stood in a Capitol Hill hearing room two years ago and watched Mark Zuckerberg apologize to grieving parents who traced the deaths of their children to the online world he helped create.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/17/tech/meta-mark-zuckerberg-addiction-trial-testimony Op-eds and expert insights on business trends and news from leaders in tech, finance, media, philanthropy, policy, the business of entertainment and more.
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Sports
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the world applauded Ilia Malinin's backflip. But long before him, Surya Bonaly dared to defy gravity and the rules.
https://vanityfair.com/style/story/olympics-skating-backflip-surya-bonaly The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
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Space
Many women reading this will have experienced something similar: a warning that sharing public space isn’t a man’s job, it’s a woman’s, says Lucy Pasha-Robinson, a Guardian assistant Opinion editor
https://guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2026/feb/17/men-push-abuse-women-street-stranger 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/ Many women reading this will have experienced something similar: a warning that sharing public space isn’t a man’s job, it’s a woman’s, says Lucy Pasha-Robinson, a Guardian assistant Opinion editor
https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/17/men-push-abuse-women-street-stranger 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/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
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