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Politics
For sharp opinion from big names on politics, entertainment, technology, media and more, stay informed with the latest columns from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/politics/opinion/ From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on elections, candidates, Congress and the courts, stay informed with the latest politics news from The Daily Beast.
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Economy
Trash piles up in Havana amid Cuba's fuel crisis and political tensions involving Trump and Rubio.
https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2026/02/17/garbage-piles-up-in-havana-as-trump-says-rubio-is-talking-to-cuba-n3812004 Russian Railways (RZhD) has seen a sharp decline in the cargo volume over the last few years.
https://express.co.uk/news/world/2172267/russia-economy-meltdown-railway-company-debt GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-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
Tech
The Atlantic's ongoing investigation of the books, videos, and other media used by the world's most powerful tech companies to train their AI models.
https://theatlantic.com/category/ai-watchdog/ For sharp opinion from big names on politics, entertainment, technology, media and more, stay informed with the latest columns from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/politics/opinion/ New MacBooks, iPads, iPhone 17e, displays, and more are possible.
https://theverge.com/tech/879671/apple-special-experience-event-march-2026 Google is making links in AI Mode and AI Overviews more prominent by displaying them inside pop-ups when users hover over the cited sources.
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Sports
It’s not the first time the German sportswear giant has riffed on Chinese aesthetics, but the jacket has dropped at a fascinating intersection of identity, internet culture and even geopolitics.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/16/style/adidas-tang-jacket-chinese-new-year-trend-intl-hnk Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ Sports columnist Christine Brennan weighs in on Ilia Malinin and the pressure athletes face with social media during the Olympic Games.
https://abcnews.go.com/culture/story/olympic-figure-skater-ilia-malinin-breaks-silence-invisible-130228297 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/ Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
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Space
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/ Brian Boitano gives CNN a tour of Team USA’s Winter House, a gathering space where athletes and families eat, relax and watch events. He says the goal is simple: to provide a space that brings the team together and offers suppor...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/17/sport/video/team-usa-winter-house-tour-ldn-digvid 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/ 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/ Govee’s RGBIC Floor Lamp is just $64.98 ($35 off) at Amazon. The 4.6-foot smart lamp can light up your home with over 16 million colors and syncs with music, while boasting dozens of of preset effects. I’ve owned the model for...
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