Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.
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Olympic curling scandal could forever alter the sport’s culture
MILAN — Cheating has been part of the Olympics since the ancient games, when violators were punished with fines, public flogging or lifetime bans. The Milan-Cortina Games have hardly been an exception, although there have been no reports of public flogging. These Olympics started with controversy when a report in the German newspaper Bild alleged ski jumpers…
bitchy | Surprise, Princess Kate thought ‘difficult’ Duchess Meghan ‘had an agenda’
Russell Myers’ biography, William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, just seems like a collection of the Prince and Princess of Wales’s greatest hits, all of the lies they’ve told over the years, with some new spin and backtracking. Well, Myers’ book has been widely excerpted in recent days, and wouldn’t you know, there are…
India discussing age-based restrictions social media curbs: Minister
Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw takes questions from reporters at the AI Impact Summit on Feb. 17, 2026. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC NEW DELHI — India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. “This is something which has now been accepted by many countries, that age-based…
Austria Charges Man in Thwarted Attack on Taylor Swift Concert
The foiled plot led to the cancellation of three shows in 2024 that Ms. Swift had planned for Austria during her Eras tour.
The ‘Menopause Penalty.’ When biology meets broken work systems
Menopause doesn’t create inequalities. It amplifies those that already exist. After 50, too many women reduce their working hours, become trapped in lower-quality jobs, or exit the labor market altogether. Part-time employment becomes more prevalent as women age. The gender gap widens. For women, this means lower lifetime earnings and significantly smaller pensions. Many are…
Transfer rumors, news: Man United want Liverpool’s Mac Allister
Feb 17, 2026, 04:14 AM ET Manchester United are considering a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, while Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is the closest thing to a perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter…
Absolutely announces ‘Paracosm’ tracklist – CelebMix
Ahead of the release of her new album Paracosm this Friday (February 20), singer-songwriter Absolutely has confirmed the tracklist. The 13-track album, which contains the previously released ‘I Just Don’t Know You Yet’ and ‘Goodbye Glitter’, sees Absolutely create a stunning, cinematic universe. We were lucky enough to have a listen to the album in…
The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes.
Cohere launches a family of open multilingual models
Enterprise AI company Cohere launched a new family of multilingual models on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Summit. The models, dubbed Tiny Aya, are open-weight — meaning their underlying code is publicly available for anyone to use and modify — support over 70 languages, and can run on everyday devices like laptops without…