News Links
Politics
US-brokered talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations ended today in Geneva. In DC, the partial government shutdown continues as both parties remain deadlocked over DHS funding. Follow for live news updates.
https://cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-18-26
https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-lists/
https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/
https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ 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/politics/
Economy
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 Michigan Governor Whitmer plans to raise taxes in her final 2026 budget amid a growing $88B state spending proposal.
https://redstate.com/tladuke/2026/02/18/michigan-guv-gretchen-whitmer-gets-ready-to-leave-governors-office-later-this-year-by-raising-taxes-n2199309
Tech
Microsoft says it is on track to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to help bring artificial intelligence to lower-income countries, as concerns mount over the technology’s potential to deepen inequality.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/business/ai-impact-summit-microsoft-inequality-investment Op-eds and expert insights on business trends and news from leaders in tech, finance, media, philanthropy, policy, the business of entertainment and more.
https://observer.com/column/expert-insights/ What’s standing in the way of our robot overlords.
https://vox.com/technology/476037/ai-robots-tesla-humanoid How Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and OpenClaw will change computing as we know it
https://vox.com/technology/477977/chatgpt-claude-code-moltbook-ai-agent Charles Porch’s newly created role as OpenAI’s VP of global creative partnerships signals the AI giant’s new focus on the entertainment industry
https://vanityfair.com/news/story/openai-hires-charles-porch-instagram
Sports
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/ 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 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 Sports
https://breitbart.com/news/topic/sports-2/
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/ 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/ NASA addresses fueling issues with the SLS rocket before the Artemis II countdown test.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/02/18/nasa-has-a-new-problem-to-fix-before-the-next-artemis-ii-countdown-test-n3811972 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.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/
|
