Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
Trump stalls vote on bipartisan Russia sanctions bill
Two senior Democratic senators warned of Trump’s stalling during a visit to Kyiv.
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Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
Google launches AI-driven product for grid improvement
The technology uses fiber-optic sensors to capture data about real-time activity and strain on power lines.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
Bitcoin plunges — but Abu Dhabi still believes in blockchain
It has been a gloomy month for digital assets, but there is a glimmer of hope in the UAE, where the underlying blockchain technology is gaining traction.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
Italy surpasses record Olympic medal count
The hosts gained four medals on Sunday to reach 22, surpassing its previous record of 20.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
China’s Lunar Year mass migration kicks off
Authorities expect around half a billion individual train journeys across the multi-day holiday.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
South Africa's new US ambassador arrives in country
The US has not had an ambassador in Pretoria since January 2025.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
UN ‘extremely worried’ over Cuba's humanitarian situation
Washington has upped pressure in order to replace Havana’s Communist regime.
Democracy Now • Feb 17, 2026
"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84. Jackson is known for working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the civil rights movement, and he later ran two groundbreaking presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, when he pushed to cut the Pentagon budget while increasing domestic spending on education, housing and healthcare. Jackson was also involved in international campaigns from the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa to supporting Palestinian self-determination. We remember his legacy and air interviews from his many appearances on Democracy Now! over the years.
Semafor • Feb 17, 2026
More countries weigh social media bans for children
Germany’s governing coalition looks set to back a proposal to limit access for under-16s, while India is discussing similar curbs.
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Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as “Model” for Lebanon
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Trump Admin Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Proposal for Removal to Costa Rica
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Trump Plagiarizes Case For Iran War
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Trump Wants to End Mail Voting. The Supreme Court’s Conservative Justices Appear Eager to Assist.
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Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do?
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NYC Primary Erupts Over Corporate Spending
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Working People are Leaving MAGA, But Where Will They Go?
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When We Fight For Public Schools, we Fight For Democracy
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Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Amid Intense Ground Clashes Between IOF and Hezbollah
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