An Illinois judge ruled that a Buffalo Wild Wings customer’s lawsuit over the restaurant chain’s boneless chicken has “no meat on its bones.” Aimen Halim sued Buffalo Wild Wings in 2023, alleging that its use of the term “boneless wings” is deceptive because the menu item contains chicken breast meat. According to court documents, Halim…
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Microsoft has promised to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs after meeting that goal for the first time last year, as tech giants ramp up capital expenditure on an AI-fuelled expansion of power-hungry data centres. The company said on Wednesday that it…
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. February 18, 2026 Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27–28, 2026 For release at 2:00 p.m. EST The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting that was…
In the latest developments surrounding the complex web of relationships that enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise to a status of considerable power and influence, U.S. lawmakers have pressed billionaire Leslie Wexner for clarity on his ties to the infamous financier. As more evidence comes to light from government documents, it is evident that the connections forged…
Economists are expecting inflation to fall further in the coming months, with the government cutting household energy bills from April. Forecasters Cornwall Insight predicted the measure would help lower the energy price cap for a typical household by £117 to £1,641 from April.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been detained by police after allegedly exhibiting “unruly and unlawful behavior towards other customers” that caused a flight to return to Houston shortly after taking off, according to Delta Airlines and law enforcement. The flight, departing from William P. Hobby Airport, was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,…
Transportation The electric hatchback won’t be as affordable as expected, but it makes up for it with variety. The electric hatchback won’t be as affordable as expected, but it makes up for it with variety. Feb 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,…
Oil prices surged nearly 3% on Wednesday after peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly after only two hours. The failure to reach a breakthrough heightened market fears that sanctions and supply restrictions on Russian oil will persist longer than previously anticipated. Brent crude for April delivery was up 2.74% to trade…
© AFP via Getty Images Estimating the effects of the new US tariff regime is incredibly complicated, given the huge variety of rates and exemptions. They also seem to change all the time, depending on who is the latest to plonk a solid gold bar on to the Resolute desk. But the New York Fed…
As geopolitical dynamics shift, the transatlantic alliance faces new challenges that test the foundations of unity between the United States and Europe. Recent moves by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs, propose territorial acquisitions, and assert military financial burdens have prompted European leaders to reassess their reliance on American support. This evolving landscape has significant…
The ongoing tensions surrounding land registration in the occupied West Bank underline the fragility of regional dynamics, especially between Israel and Jordan. As Israel reactivates its policies in the area, questions arise regarding the viability of the peace agreement established in 1994, which has historically aimed to foster collaboration between the two nations. Such developments…
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said that before Tuesday, he did not know the company was leaving Colorado. DENVER — Palantir Technologies, the artificial intelligence company known for its government surveillance contracts, relocated its global headquarters from Denver to the Miami area without notifying Colorado’s governor or Denver’s mayor. Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, said he learned…
Agrichemical company Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients have announced a proposed $7.25 billion (€6.1 billion) nationwide settlement to resolve thousands of US lawsuits. The Germany-based company faces claims over Roundup from approximately 65,000 plaintiffs in US state and federal courts. The lawsuits allege Bayer failed to warn people that glyphosate, the key ingredient of its popular…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 18, 2026. NYSE The S&P 500 moved higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in key technology names, as traders weighed the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting. The broad-based index climbed 0.56% to end at 6,881.31, while the Nasdaq…
A Republican lawmaker leveled a stunning allegation last week: Not only had government documents named a billionaire retail magnate a co-conspirator in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, the Department of Justice had tried to shield the man from accountability. Rep. Thomas Massie chastised the DOJ in a House hearing for redacting various names and details…
Compass Pathways on Tuesday disclosed results from two Phase 3 studies that support a potential approval of its psilocybin treatment for severe depression, but more detailed data are needed to determine how beneficial the drug would be for patients. In both trials, patients who received the company’s psychedelic medicine saw greater improvements on a measure…
Bitcoin BTC$66,626.68 is back below $68,000, making the earlier bounce to above $70,000 look weaker. The largest cryptocurrency briefly tried to reclaim the level on Monday, only to be pushed down toward $67,000 as sellers emerged around the breakout zone. It was trading near $68,000 early Wednesday, roughly flat on the day but now sitting…
In recent months, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has found itself at the center of escalating tensions, marked by significant challenges stemming from Israeli government actions, funding reductions, and legal scrutiny regarding its impartiality. Philippe Lazzarini, the agency’s commissioner general, describes this period as a…
In a shocking turn of events, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, former prince and brother of King Charles III, has been arrested in connection with allegations of misconduct in public office. This incident sheds light on the growing scrutiny of public figures and their accountability, particularly in relation to maintaining the integrity of confidential information. The seriousness…
In the intricate landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Iran’s recent military activities have drawn heightened scrutiny, reflecting the entangled fates of nations in a region steeped in historical conflict and diplomacy. New satellite imagery reveals significant developments at sensitive military sites, prompting concerns from global powers, particularly the United States and Israel. As negotiations around…
Will David Ellison move higher than Paramount Skydance‘s most recent $30-per-share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery? The company didn’t indicate that it is willing to increase the price tag for its hostile takeover bid but said it was ready to start M&A talks in the seven-day negotiating window opened by WBD. “Although the [Warner Bros….
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. The company has for the past three years been the main beneficiary of the huge global spending spree on AI infrastructure © Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Meta has agreed to spend billions of dollars on millions of Nvidia’s chips in a multiyear deal, as the world’s biggest chips group tries…
A sweeping crackdown on immigration in President Donald Trump’s second term, characterized by elevated deportations and strict new visa bans, has precipitated an 80% collapse in net immigration to the U.S., according to a new analysis by Goldman Sachs. The report, released Feb. 16, warns the dramatic contraction in the flow of foreign-born workers is…
Ted Sarandos isn’t hiding his frustration at the hurdle that emerged Tuesday in Netflix‘s plan to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max through an $83 billion sale agreement reached in December. Sarandos told CNBC in an interview Tuesday that Paramount Skydance has spread falsehoods designed to destabilize the Netflix transaction. Under pressure from shareholders, WBD…
Carvana craters after Q4 earnings miss estimates Used car retailer Carvana plummeted after fourth-quarter profits came in shy of estimates. Adjusted EBITDA of $511 million came in below the consensus call for $535.7 million, more than offsetting better-than-expected sales of $5.6 billion (estimate: $5.27 billion). Carvana sold 163,522 used vehicles to retail customers in the…
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will not suspend Tesla’s sales and manufacturing licenses for 30 days because the EV maker has stopped using the term “Autopilot” in the marketing of its vehicles in the state. The decision, issued late Tuesday, means Tesla can continue selling its EVs in California without interruption and officially settles…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on February 9, 2026. Franck Robicho | Anadolu | Getty Images The International Monetary Fund urged Japan to keep raising interest rates and avoid loosening fiscal policy further, warning that…
As the fight against climate change intensifies, activists are facing increasing scrutiny from government agencies, raising concerns within the environmental movement. This situation underscores the tension between climate advocates and political administrations, particularly in the United States, where a renewed focus on fossil fuel interests poses challenges to environmental protections. Recently, the group Extinction Rebellion…
Ford is promising to deliver an EV truck next year that starts at $30,000 and can compete with Chinese automakers without undermining profit margins. A combination of 3D-printed Lego-like parts, Formula 1 thinking, and a bounty program will help the company hit that target, Ford said Tuesday. It will have to. Ford took a $19.5…
The Oracle of Omaha’s final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO revealed more significant net selling activity, and one curious $352 million purchase. Data is the fuel that keeps Wall Street running — and few announcements are more telling than the quarterly filing of Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F provides investors…
Roughly 50 people protested outside Palantir’s Cherry Creek headquarters for their collaboration with ICE and business practices in Denver, Colo. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. WIRED reported last April that Palantir had won a $30 million contract with ICE to build an ‘ImmigrationOS’ surveillance platform to monitor individuals going through the self-deportation process, who have…
YouTube experienced a widespread outage Tuesday, with thousands of users reporting issues, according to Downdetector.com. More than 390,000 users had reported problems with the platform as of 5:24 p.m. PT, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources. Most users reported issues with the application. YouTube TV also has over…
Anthropic’s latest flagship model, Claude Sonnet 4.6, is out now. By on February 17, 2026 Claude Sonnet 2.6 is out now. Here’s what you need to know. Credit: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic has just released its latest Large Language Model (LLM), Claude Sonnett 4.6. The Tuesday release quickly follows the launch of Claude Opus…