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A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is all but certain this weekend, after senators left town for a planned recess with no funding deal in place. Follow for live updates.
https://cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-13-26 Legacy media pressures stars to increase political statements during awards shows, reflecting past trends.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/02/12/legacy-media-begging-stars-to-get-more-political-n3811778
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Economy
The annual rate of inflation slowed to an eight-month low last month, new data showed Friday.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/economy/us-inflation-cpi-consumer-prices-january Inflation unexpectedly drops in January, with CPI at 2.4% and notable decreases in energy prices.
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/02/13/affordability-inflation-unexpectedly-keeps-dropping-in-january-n3811871 Welfare cuts impact luxury goods: prices drop for snack foods and expensive sneakers amid SNAP changes.
https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/02/13/hmmm-as-welfare-money-dries-up-luxury-goods-prices-suddenly-drop-n3811841 While ABC World News Tonight noted “a strong new jobs report tonight, the U.S. adding 130,000 new jobs in February, more than double the number expected,” and NBC Nightly News announced "We have good news on the economy" (the...
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Tech
Europe, South Korea, and Brazil challenge U.S. tech firms over free speech and regulatory controls.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/02/12/europe-south-korea-and-brazil-attack-us-tech-over-free-speech-n3811780 Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ 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/ The new Ripplecoin Mining app provides a convenient cloud mining experience for everyone—no technical skills or expensive hardware required.
https://radaronline.com/p/ripplecoin-mining-launches-brand-new-app-even-beginners-easily-earn-daily-passive-income-using-their-mobile-phones/ Discover the best home internet services with our expert reviews and comprehensive guides. Find your ideal provider today.
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Sports
California’s jock tax hits college athletes earning revenue-sharing wages, creating complex state tax challenges.
https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2026/02/13/when-compensated-college-athletes-get-a-state-tax-bill-next-year-they-can-blame-california-n3811873 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/ 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.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ 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
Space
Explore why Elon Musk and SpaceX are shifting focus from Mars colonization to building a self-growing city on the Moon.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/02/13/why-would-elon-musk-pivot-from-mars-to-the-moon-all-of-a-sudden-n3811783 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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https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/space/ Explore stunning space views and future missions in Sky Candy: There's No Place Like Home.
https://pjmedia.com/charlie-martin/2026/02/13/sky-candy-theres-no-place-like-home-n4949462 Ad Age’s take on the hottest celebrity marketing moves of the past month.
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