Juventus reportedly sent a scout to watch young Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku in action last Wednesday.Unlike the Bianconeri, who suffered a devastating defeat away from home in the first leg of...

The actress will reunite with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Three of Italy's Milano Cortina 2026 gold medallists, Arianna Fontana, Francesca Lollobrigida and Lisa Vittozzi will be the guest stars on the second night of the 2026 Sanremo Song Festival on Wednesday, state broadcaster Rai said on Monday. Short-track speed skater Fontana won three medals at Milano Cortina, taking her overall tally up to a record-breaking 14, meaning she is now the Italian athlete to have won more Olympic medals than anyone else. Lollobrigida, aged 3...

Vinicius Jr. case to be decided before Real Madrid vs Benfica in the UCL?Champions League: UEFA under scrutiny ahead of Real Madrid vs BenficaNext Wednesday, Benfica will travel to the Bernabéu for t.

The European Commission has accepted a request for consultations regarding the introduction of levies on milk and dairy products, as well as current market trends in the sector. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management announced that these consultations will take place on Wednesday.

A summary of key statistics for the football match between Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday.

Sheffield United secured a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby, completing another double over their rivals and officially relegating the Owls.

Sheffield Wednesday has become the first EFL club to be relegated in February, marking a season to forget as their poor performance led to an early drop.

The Korea-US Parliamentarians’ Union said Monday it will hold a meeting with James Kim, chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, to discuss bilateral trade and investment issues. The Korea-US Parliamentarians’ Union is a cross-party caucus established in March 2025 to promote parliamentary cooperation between South Korea and the US. It comprises around 170 National Assembly lawmakers. According to the group, a breakfast meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the National Assem

The season's AI highlight is approaching. On Wednesday, the financial report from the American chip giant Nvidia will be released. Many Swedish small investors have chosen to dump the stock ahead of the report – despite most professionals recommending.

Netflix has announced the start of production for Wednesday season 3, leading to a surge in popularity for two Addams Family adaptations on the streaming platform.

The DIAA boys and girls basketball tournaments have been postponed due to inclement weather, with new start dates scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th, and Thursday, February 26th, respectively.

Sheffield Wednesday are the first EFL club to go down in February - here is how a season to forget unfolded.

Sheffield Wednesday are the first EFL club to go down in February - here is how a season to forget unfolded.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen spoke to BBC Radio Sheffield after their 2-1 Steel City derby defeat confirmed relegation.

A review of U2's album 'Rage on Ash Wednesday' (★★★★✩), alongside analyses of new releases from Mumford & Sons, Los Sara Fontán, and Marco Mezquida by a 'La Vanguardia' critic.

Sheffield Wednesday has been relegated from the English Championship after a 2-1 loss to rivals Sheffield United.

An Irish opinion piece discusses the phenomenon of 'Catholic-shaming' in liberal Ireland, specifically recounting an experience of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday.

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Temple Bar in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

An article discusses political satire and humor surrounding Ash Wednesday, including commentary on a 'red coup farce' and favorites for the Hofburg election.

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl once again employed morbid metaphors during his Ash Wednesday speech, drawing criticism for his choice of language.

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Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Wednesday that talks with Telegram founder Pavel Durov had broken down. Speaking to Kremlin press pool reporter Alexander Yunashev, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov accused the messaging platform of enabling crimes ranging from child exploitation to terrorism while Durov pursues personal financial gain.

Ligue 1 leaders Lens blew a two-goal lead at home to Monaco on Saturday, going down to a 3-2 defeat that gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the chance to reclaim top spot later.The match at the Parc des Princes comes in between the two legs of PSG's Champions League knockout phase play-off against Monaco, who head to the capital on Wednesday for the return after losing 3-2 at home last Tuesday.

Sheffield United will host Sheffield Wednesday in the second Steel City Derby, a match that could lead to Sheffield Wednesday's relegation to League One.

Sheffield Wednesday is on the verge of becoming the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February.

As expected, Team USA will battle Team Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game on Sunday after both teams won their semifinal games on Friday. Team Canada has a major question mark, however, concerning the status of Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Crosby left Wednesday’s quarterfinals game early with a lower-body injury and […]

LOS ANGELES (WCIA) – Illinois men’s basketball will seek to complete a sweep of the Big Ten’s California teams in a meeting with UCLA on Saturday. The Illini beat USC on Wednesday, 101-65. A win against the Bruins on Saturday would extend Illinois’ winning streak to three and set up a big time matchup with […]

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is Norway's powerhouse cross-country skier who set another record on Wednesday by winning his fifth gold medal of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He's now just under highly

Sheffield Wednesday is close to becoming the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February.

Sheffield United welcome their fiercest rivals Sheffield Wednesday to Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon for the final Steel City derby of the 2025/26 Championship season.The Blades arrive in strong for...

New Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has expressed absolute confidence that the club will avoid relegation and remain in the Premier League next season.

LaMelo Ball addressed the media for the first time since his Wednesday accident in Uptown Charlotte -- which left his Hummer missing a wheel and a person with minor injuries -- though the hooper wasn't in the mood to open up about the ordeal. The…

US and Chinese fighter jets have engaged in a rare stand-off over the Yellow Sea, according to media reports in South Korea. This comes at a time when the United States has been trying to shift the focus of its troops stationed in the country away from North Korea to concentrate more on China. The incident on Wednesday involved around 10 US F-16s, which took off from Osan Air Base around 65km (40 miles) south of Seoul and flew west over the Yellow Sea as part of a training operation, according...

Key statistics and facts are highlighted for the upcoming Steel City derby between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.

Cotton prices experienced an increase on Wednesday, reflecting market movements for the commodity.

The use of ashes as a sign of remorse dates back to the Old Testament.

Feb. 19—On the heels of his eighth consecutive 20-point game, Gonzaga's Graham Ike was one of 30 players named to the Naismith Award Late-Season Team on Thursday morning. The senior forward scored 22 points to go with five rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots to help the Zags cruise past San Francisco for an 80-59 victory at the Chase Center on Wednesday. Ike matched Adam Morrison and ...

Portsmouth 63, Gallia Academy 53 (BBKB) In an impressive road win for Aaron Smith's group, the Portsmouth Trojans' boys basketball program placed four individuals in double-figures and had five score at least nine points or more as Portsmouth finished out its regular season with a 63-53 win at Gallia Academy Wednesday evening in a Ohio Valley Conference contest that was held ...

Hornets star player LaMelo Ball was on the court Thursday night following his crash in Uptown on Wednesday.

With Minnesota's lead on Ohio State cut precariously to six points, Gophers point guard Amaya Battle found herself trapped by the Buckeyes underneath the basket with the shot clock dwindling when she deftly called timeout to avoid a turnover. The inbound play design was just as wise: a pass to the corner to set up a cutting Mara Braun for a catch-and-shoot jumper just inside the 3-point line. Braun's make with 1:30 left sealed the ninth straight victory for No. 23 Minnesota, which marked its first entry of the season in the AP Top 25 poll with a 74-61 takedown of No. 10 Ohio State on Wednesday.

Soybean futures are continuing their upward trend, extending gains early on Wednesday, suggesting positive momentum in the market.

Apple’s feature, which connects phone to satellite, helped first responders find survivors as they waited under tarp California’s deadliest avalanche killed at least eight people in a ski group near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday. The six survivors used the iPhone’s emergency SOS feature to help first responders find them as they waited under a tarp and discovered some of the bodies, according to the Nevada county sheriff. Apple’s feature, introduced in 2022, allows users to text law enforcement, even if there’s no cell service or wifi by connecting the phone to a satellite. First responders reached the skiers’ location and learned of the six survivors based on conversations held through the feature, Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a press conference on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Business Insider CMO Insider Business Insider Business Insider is launching CMO Insider, a new weekly newsletter delivering a candid look at the forces reshaping marketing. Business Insider's CMO Insider franchise serves as a destination for marketing professionals, combining video interviews, news and trend coverage, and live events. The newsletter will serve as a central pillar of the franchise and the first edition will be sent on March 4th. Written by Business Insider senior correspondent Lara O'Reilly, CMO Insider takes readers inside the power and pressures defining modern marketing by blending scoops, analysis, and insights designed to help CMOs and marketing leaders stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. O'Reilly's award-winning work has sparked global conversations about leadership in advertising and has revealed the inside stories behind the rise and fall of major adtech companies. She is in constant conversation with CMOs and is closely tracking trends shaping the industry right now, from the explosive growth of the creator economy to the disruptive impact of AI. "Every Wednesday, I'll be opening up my reporter's notebook to share a candid take on what really matters across the modern marketing landscape," O'Reilly said. "With more than a decade of experience reporting on some of the biggest businesses — and biggest personalities — in the space, my CMO Insider newsletter is designed to be your trusty sidekick to help you keep up with an industry that never stays still." During the Cannes Lions Festival, CMO Insider will publish daily, bringing readers in on O'Reilly's on-the-ground conversations and observations. The announcement builds on Business Insider's recent expansion of its newsletter portfolio beyond its flagship Business Insider Today newsletter, including newer offerings such as First Trade, Tech Memo, Work Shift, and Side Hustlers. Read the original article on Business Insider

The RCTC men's basketball team started strong in the first half but ultimately lost to Fergus Falls on the road Wednesday night.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen GameStop GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen channeled Warren Buffett in a fiery post titled "The Hollow Men" on X. He took aim at directors, executives, and managers who collect big money and shirk responsibility. Michael Burry said Cohen has "rougher edges than Buffett," but he's "more modern in approach." Ryan Cohen seems to be doing his best Warren Buffett impression, just like Michael Burry suggested. The billionaire GameStop CEO and Chewy cofounder channeled the legendary investor in a lengthy X post titled "The Hollow Men" on Wednesday. Cohen railed against a "new, parasitic class of corporate bureaucrat: The Risk-Free Insider." He lambasted independent directors who don't dare rock the boat and risk losing their cushy, well-paid jobs. He berated corporate bosses who balk at tying their fortunes to their company's success — they collect big bonuses if its stock price rises, and receive huge payouts if they tank the business and leave. He also chastised managers who avoid accountability by hiring expensive consultants to blame if things don't work out. Cohen labeled those three groups the "hollow men of the boardroom" who "wear the right suits" and "say the right buzzwords" but have little skin in the game. Risking your own bottom line is the "only thing that keeps a business honest," Cohen wrote. He called for a return to an "owner's mentality," where bosses treat shareholders' money as if it were their own. He warned that failure to change would mean "iconic American franchises hollowed out by fees, managed for the benefit of the Insiders, while the true owners — the shareholders — are left holding the bag." Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach. https://t.co/p0R06M2Ojr — Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) February 18, 2026 Burry shared Cohen's post and wrote: "Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach." The investor-turned-writer of "The Big Short" fame and GameStop shareholder has been touting the opportunity for Cohen to transform GameStop through acquisitions, drawing parallels to how Buffett reshaped Berkshire Hathaway from a failing textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate over six decades. Following Buffett's lead Buffett, who recently stepped down as Berkshire's CEO, has frequently taken aim at crony directors, overpaid executives, and costly consultants. In his shareholder letter for 2019, he bemoaned that many independent directors don't spend a penny of their own money on shares of the companies they're overseeing — and high fees heavily incentivize them to be compliant in the hope of landing additional, lucrative board seats. "When seeking directors, CEOs don't look for pit bulls," Buffett wrote. "It's the cocker spaniel that gets taken home." Buffett joked that he was the "Typhoid Mary of compensation committees," as he'd only ever been appointed to one despite sitting on 18 different boards up to that point. Time and again, Buffett has espoused an owner's mentality, underpinned by having more than 99% of his net worth in Berkshire stock. "We want to make money only when our partners do and in exactly the same proportion," he and the late Charlie Munger wrote in their "Owner's Manual" for Berkshire shareholders. "Moreover, when I do something dumb, I want you to be able to derive some solace from the fact that my financial suffering is proportional to yours," Buffett added. Cohen has diverged from Buffett's playbook in some ways, such as buying bitcoin for GameStop last year, and recently agreeing a compensation package worth tens of billions if he hits certain market-value and profit milestones. But he's also refused a salary as GameStop CEO, built a roughly 9% stake in the video-game retailer, urged frugality across the business, and even modeled its investor-relations website on Berkshire's homepage. Cohen's tirade against the "Risk-Free Insider" is certainly rooted in Buffett's philosophy too, even if he's harsher in his wording as Burry said. Read the original article on Business Insider

Charlotte Hornets’ star guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a car crash on Wednesday in Uptown Charlotte. The former No. 2 overall pick drove through an intersection when his camouflage-colored, custom-made Hummer collided with a gray Kia sedan before 5…

Marc Skinner has confirmed that Anna Sandberg has suffered a knee injury that could keep her out of action for the next two months.BBC Sport’s Simon Stone relayed the news on Wednesday, stating that...

The Allegheny men’s basketball team wrapped up the home portion of the 2025-26 regular season schedule with a 68-60 Presidents’ Athletic Conference win against Thiel on Wednesday. The win clinched a second place finish in the PAC North Division, guaranteeing a first round playoff home game. The Tomcats jumped out to a 10-5 lead over the opening five minutes. The Gators battled back as they ...

The Alabama baseball team squeaked out a 2-1 win over the Alabama State Hornets on Wednesday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Field. The Tide used outstanding pitching to overcome an anemic offense to pull off their second one run win over an instate rival in two days. Bama defeated Samford 3-2 on the road Tuesday. Alabama improved […]

This news roundup covers an NIU coach's departure to the NFL, an update on Aloha Stadium, and other sports news from Wednesday.

Newcastle's four-goal hero Anthony Gordon and captain Kieran Trippier insist an on-pitch spat has already been put behind them. The pair exchanged words during Wednesday's 6-1 drubbing of Qarabag when Gordon - having already scored a hat-trick - refused Trippier's request that he hand over a penalty-kick to Nick Woltemade. In the aftermath, Trippier joked both he and Gordon may need to don boxing gloves in training.

Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper gave an update on Sidney Crosby after he sustained a lower-body injury during their Olympic quarterfinal game on Wednesday.

Bayer Leverkusen had not only two-goal striker Patrik Schick but also their defence to thank for their Champions League play-off first leg win at Olympiacos Piraeus on Wednesday. After a bumpy first 45 minutes against the Greek side who once again pressed high and played aggressively - like in their 2-0 win over the Germans in January's league phase - Schick decided the match with a brace within 144 seconds as the scores were reversed.

Watch as Kim Jong Un drives a rocket launcher ahead of a major political gathering in Pyongang on Wednesday (18 February).

Peru’s Congress late Wednesday elected legislator José María Balcázar as the country's eighth president in a decade, replacing another interim leader who was ousted the previous day over corruption allegations just four months into his term.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 19 - Italy's world number Jannik Sinner will face Czech Jakub Mensik in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Doha after beating Australian Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 7-5 in the last 16 on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who is playing his first tournament since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals last month, is on course to face his great rival, world number one Carlos Alcaraz, in the final in Doha. "I feel like I started off very well in the first set, not so many problems with my service games," said Sinner,. "But after I struggled a bit. I felt like he raised his level and I lost a bit of rhythm and confidence. I just tried to dig deep. "I'm very happy. You have to find different ways to win matches". (ANSA). Read article...

Türkiye’s gaming industry achieved a major milestone by surpassing a total volume of $1 billion (TL 43.77 billion) in 2025, marking a 25% growth, according to a report on Wednesday...

India and France have agreed to increase connections between two of their largest ports and others, giving fresh momentum for a proposed commercial corridor stretching from South Asia to Europe that some analysts say could rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The agreement between India’s Adani Ports and France’s Port of Marseille Fos marks a key step towards making the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) a reality. The memorandum of understanding, signed on Wednesday, proposes...

The St. Thomas Aquinas boys hockey team secured a 5-4 victory against rival Dover in a Division II game.

It's been 14 years since the USF men beat Gonzaga and the Dons didn't come close Wednesday night, falling to the 11th-ranked Bulldogs 80-59.

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke College men’s basketball team survived a tough challenge from the University of Lynchburg Wednesday night, outlasting the Hornets 93-88 in overtime in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) game. With the win, Roanoke clinches at least the No. 3 seed in the ODAC Tournament next week and a quarterfinal-round […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The SDSU men suffered a 74-66 setback to rival NDSU on Wednesday in Brookings. The Jackrabbits built a first half lead until the Bison went on a run. NDSU used a 9-2 run to close the first 20 minutes and build a 37-34 lead. The Bison played with a lead for […]

Wednesday's high school boys hockey section tournament action saw Andover upset Totino-Grace, with an EP-Tonka showdown also set.

‘Wednesday’ Season 3 Is Adding A ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Member  Forbes

Official Cityzens members will have the exclusive opportunity to put your question to City winger Jeremy Doku.Hosted on Wednesday 25 February at 12:00 (UK), members will be able to join a video call .

With a mountain to climb in their quest to reach the Champions League last 16, Juventus play host to Galatasaray at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.Both teams suffered defeats in their most recent do...

The hit comedy 'The Dinner Game' by French author Francis Veber, directed by Midhat Kušljugić, will be performed on Wednesday, February 25th, at the Tuzla National Theater.

On Wednesday, Juventus will attempt to pull off a miraculous comeback when they host Galatasaray for the second leg of the Champions League playoffs.The Bianconeri suffered an embarrassing 2-5 defeat ...

Sheffield Wednesday has become the first EFL club to be relegated in February, marking a season to forget for the team.

A Sahara dust cloud is forecast to reach Portugal and other parts of Europe, potentially causing dust deposition on surfaces in Northern Portugal on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sheffield Wednesday has been officially relegated from the Championship, marking a historic event in the second division of English football.

Following last week's massive snowfall, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected: Between 17 and 20 degrees are anticipated starting Wednesday.

Sporting Cristal and 2 de Mayo face each other this Wednesday at the Miguel Grau de Callao of the Copa Libertadores.In their last game, Sporting Cristal drew 2-2 with Universitario (Peru League 2026)....

Changes to the UK's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion.

The Capitals continue to ramp things up before returning to game action on Wednesday.

Sheffield United defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the Steel City derby, a result that led to Sheffield Wednesday's relegation.

The earliest relegation in English Football League history was sealed following defeat to their city rivals Sheffield United; Wednesday were deducted 12 points in October after going into administrati

According to chronopedagogy, students perform better on exams taken on a Wednesday compared to an early Monday, as their concentration levels peak around 11 AM.

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Irish journalist Fionnán Sheahan shared a personal experience of being criticized for appearing on television with ashes on his forehead, a tradition observed on Ash Wednesday.

Sheffield United secured a 2-1 victory over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday in a thrilling 33rd fixture of the EFL Championship 25/26 season at Bramall Lane.

The weather forecast for the second week of the holiday in Belgium predicts continued rain and grey skies, with a brief spring-like day on Wednesday.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court justice, reinforcing the capacity of the apex court. Read More: https://punchng.com/cjn-to-swear-in-oyewole-as-supreme-court-justice-wednesday/

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Temple Bar in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Hong Kong must exercise fiscal prudence, carefully weighing social needs while maintaining adequate reserves to guard against unforeseen circumstances, the finance chief has said as he outlined the principles of the budget he will deliver on Wednesday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday also revealed the purple cover of the coming 2026-27 budget, saying the colour symbolised Hong Kong’s strengthening economic momentum amid a volatile external environment. The remarks came as the ci...

The Magpies target a first Premier League away win against Man City since September 2000 and Howe has opted for one solitary change after Wednesday's 6-1 away win against Qarabağ FK in the UEFA Champ...

Sheffield Wednesday is close to making English Football League history by becoming the first team to be relegated in February.

Humid weather is forecast for the UAE from Saturday to Wednesday, bringing a high chance of fog and mist during early mornings, especially in coastal areas.

South Korea's defense minister has lodged a protest with the US Forces Korea early this week over its brief standoff with Chinese fighter jets during a rare air exercise, military sources said Saturday. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has delivered a complaint in a call with Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of the Combined Forces Command and the United States Forces Korea, immediately after he received a report of the incident on Wednesday, according to the sources. Gen. Jin young-sung, the chai

Reese signed with Rose BC on Wednesday and played for them during the previous season.

Sheffield Wednesday is facing the possibility of becoming the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February.

Sheffield Wednesday is on the verge of making English Football League history by being relegated in February.

Sheffield Wednesday's potential relegation could be sealed in the upcoming Steel City derby at Bramall Lane, highlighting long-term concerns for supporters.

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead against Wolves on Wednesday in the latest blow to their title hopes

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Friday that the government would challenge two recent rulings against it and in favour of the German Sea-Watch migrant-rescue NGO. This week a court in Catania ordered the release of the NGO's Sea-Watch 5 migrant-rescue ship after the Italian authorities temporarily impounded it for allegedly breaching the rules for such operations, while judges in Palermo ordered the Italian State to pay 76,000 euros in compensation to it for illegally detaining another of its ships, the Sea Watch 3, in 2019. On Wednesday Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation about the latter decision, saying it was an example of how elements within the judiciary are seeking to thwart the government's efforts to halt illegal immigration. "Up until now we have challenged these types of rulings, using the three-level judicial system (in Italy), and we will continue to do so," Piantedosi said at the opening of a new police office at Rome's central Termini train station. "We have challenged them whenever possible, so we will do the same in this case as well". (ANSA). Read article...

Arsenal's disappointing 2-2 draw at Wolves on Wednesday has similarities to what happened to the Gunners 18 years ago.

Global Payments stock experienced a significant surge, climbing nearly 17% on Wednesday, indicating strong investor confidence.

An attack on a Hong Kong man in the Japanese city of Sapporo that triggered travel warnings from Chinese authorities was reportedly caused by a dispute over “dining etiquette”. According to Japanese media this week, a 50-year-old company executive was arrested by local police officers on suspicion of striking the tourist with a bottle on Wednesday. The attack prompted the Chinese consulate in Sapporo to issue a warning advising against travel to Japan. The Hong Kong government contacted the...

Wendy's stock experienced a substantial rebound on Wednesday, reversing its previous long-slumping trend.

Tesla Scores FCC Waiver For Wireless Cybercab Charging System On Wednesday, Tesla's first Cybercab officially rolled off the production line in Texas. The Model Y robotaxi is a two-passenger, self-driving EV with no steering wheel or pedals, though it will have a human "safety monitor" in most cases.  Congratulations to the Tesla team on making the first production Cybercab! https://t.co/TFSVQcbME5 February 17, 2026 What's more, Musk confirmed that they will cost under $30,000 - something he was challenged to do by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, who vowed to shave his head on camera if Musk could pull off that price point before 2027.  Marques Brownlee in October 2024 on the Cybercab being delivered before 2027 for $30,000: "There's no way they're actually going to be able to do that. If they do, I will shave my head on camera. I'm that confident they won't do it." Today, Tesla announced that the first… https://t.co/CDMz7IfGbG pic.twitter.com/6iu2QDR4Cl February 17, 2026 Yes February 17, 2026 Wireless Charging Bitchez Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted Tesla approval to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology in its wireless EV charging system - granting the company a waiver so that Cybercabs recharging pads can be installed on fixed outdoor equipment, which is major.  "The Tesla positioning system is an impulse UWB radio system that enables peer-to-peer communications between a UWB transceiver installed on an electric vehicle (EV) and a second UWB transceiver installed on a ground-level pad, which could be located outdoors, to achieve optimal positioning for the EV to charge wirelessly," the company said in the FCC document granting approval.  As journalist Sawyer Merritt notes on X:  The FCC today officially granted @Tesla a waiver allowing it to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology for its wireless EV charging system that will be used to wirelessly charge the Cybercab. Normally, this kind of radio must be handheld and can’t be installed outdoors on fixed equipment. Tesla’s charging pad is fixed and could be outdoors, so they needed an exception. The FCC said yes because: More information from the filing: "The Tesla positioning system is an impulse UWB radio system that enables peer-to-peer communications between a UWB transceiver installed on an electric vehicle (EV) and a second UWB transceiver installed on a ground-level pad — which could be located outdoors — to achieve optimal positioning for the EV to charge wirelessly. Prior to the UWB operation, the vehicular system uses Bluetooth technology for the vehicle to discover the location of the ground pad and engage in data exchange activities (which is not subject to the waiver). When the vehicle approaches the ground pad, the UWB transceivers will operate to track the position of the vehicle to determine when the optimal position has been achieved over the pad before enabling wireless power charging." In its waiver request, Tesla states that the UWB signals occur only briefly when the vehicle approaches the ground pad; and mostly at ground level between the vehicle and the pad, and that the UWB signals are then significantly attenuated by the body of the vehicle positioned over the pad. BREAKING: The FCC today officially granted @Tesla a waiver allowing it to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology for its wireless EV charging system that will be used to wirelessly charge the Cybercab. Normally, this kind of radio must be handheld and can’t be installed… pic.twitter.com/pve5NSoqtc February 19, 2026 We assume that in the not-too-distant future your human-skinned Tesla Optimus will have its own cute little charging pad at home, whichever model you choose. Cyber-Fleshlight not included.    Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 21:20

In a rare occurrence, Catholics and Muslims in Kosovo are observing Ash Wednesday and Ramadan within the same week.

Georgia Tech has lost eight straight following a 94-68 defeat to No. 14 Virginia on Wednesday night. Sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, the Yellow Jackets (11-16, 2-12), however, are not giving up on their season — nor on their coach. “We want to come out and rep Georgia Tech well, and we got to keep fighting no matter what the score says.”

If a tree gives up 93 points in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it still knock down the KenPom ratings? Your Georgetown Hoyas (13-13, 5-10) have encountered a familiar hurdle following a 93-89 defeat against the Butler Bulldogs on Wednesday evening at Capital One Arena. Ed Cooley might be […]

Corn futures are experiencing slight gains as Wednesday trading begins, indicating minor upward movement in the market.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Brusdar Graterol pitch in an actual game. And it’s going to be a little while longer too, as manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch that the Dodgers reliever won’t be ready to open the regular season. Graterol is coming off shoulder surgery to repair […]

The governor made the declaration on Wednesday when he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of six new modern markets along the Atiku Abubakar Bypass road in the state capital The post Bauchi now a fast growing economic hub in Northern Nigeria — Bala Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

CBS Sports host Kate Scott on Wednesday offered pointed criticism for the soccer player accused of hurling racist abuse at Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

Anti-drone netting covering tanks at an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Russia. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Ukraine carried out a long-range drone attack against a Russian oil depot on Wednesday night. A Ukrainian security source said anti-drone netting at the facility failed to stop the attack. Anti-drone netting has emerged as a common makeshift defense tactic on and off the battlefield. Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot overnight, breaking through the netting that had been installed earlier to protect the site from such attacks, a security official told Business Insider on Thursday. Long-range Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, a city in western Russia's Pskov region, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said. They were only authorized to speak on the condition of anonymity to discuss military operations. The source said protective anti-drone nets had been stretched above fuel tanks at the oil depot. The facility belongs to the company Pskovnefteproduct and is located nearly 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The nets were unable to prevent the strike from doing damage, the source added. Satellite imagery captured in December by US spatial intelligence firm Vantor and analyzed by Business Insider, shows what appears to be anti-drone netting covering roughly 15 tanks at the depot in Velikiye Luki. Anti-drone netting is seen in this December 14, 2025, image of storage tanks at Velikiye Luki. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Anti-drone netting covering tanks at an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Russia. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Several explosions and a large fire were reported at the oil facility, the source said, citing local channels on the Telegram messaging app. Video footage shared on social media shows a massive blaze burning through a structure resembling anti-drone netting. This kind of netting has been spotted at other oil facilities in Russia in recent months. The tactic underscores how the country is turning to crude-looking, improvised defenses to protect energy infrastructure from ongoing Ukrainian attacks. "Vietnam, run!" - overnight, drones from the Special Operations Center "Alpha" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck the Velikolukskaya oil depot. A large fire broke out at the site. Anti-drone nets had been stretched over the fuel storage tanks, but they did not… pic.twitter.com/bLBxuHNxtm — WarTranslated (@wartranslated) February 19, 2026 Concerns over the high drone saturation have led to similar measures on the battlefield. Anti-drone netting is common near the front lines. Ukrainian soldiers are using this material to cover critical logistics routes. And both militaries have added cage-like fencing to their armored vehicles to protect against drones. Additionally, Russia has also installed makeshift defenses, such as large, floating barriers, to protect its ports from the Ukrainian naval drones that have wreaked havoc on its Black Sea Fleet. The Ukrainian attack on Wednesday night marked Kyiv's latest deep-strike drone operation against the vast Russian energy sector, a major source of revenue that fuels Moscow's ongoing war efforts. "The SBU continues to work methodically on facilities that provide the Russian army with fuel," the security source said in a translated statement. "The destruction of oil depots directly affects the enemy's ability to conduct combat operations, advance and transfer reserves. Such operations are an element of the systematic weakening of the military potential of the Russian Federation," they added. Anti-drone netting has become increasingly common near the front lines in Ukraine. Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images Neither Russia's defense ministry nor its US embassy responded to a request for comment on the attack. Moscow said its air defenses shot down roughly 300 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours. Since last August, Ukraine has been intensifying its long-range drone attacks on Russia's energy sector, targeting oil refineries, terminals, tankers, and platforms at sea. Kyiv has described the deep-strike campaign as its way of imposing "long-range sanctions" on Moscow. Many of these attacks — at least four in the past week, including the most recent strike — have been carried out by the SBU's Alpha group, an elite unit considered to be among the best of Ukraine's special forces. Its personnel have also been involved in ground operations. Meanwhile, Russia has significantly stepped up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter compared to previous years of the war. Since October, Ukrainian energy facilities have been the main target of Russian barrages, Britain's defense ministry said on Thursday. Russia has launched more than 20,000 drones, and its aircraft have fired over 300 missiles, "in attempts to systematically destroy Ukraine's electrical grid and heat generation capacity," the ministry said in an intelligence update. Read the original article on Business Insider

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a legend this week when former safety and defensive back Mike Wagner passed away on Wednesday at age 76. The team acknowledged his passing with a statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II praising his “toughness,” “consistency,” “steady presence” and “team-first mentality.” Wagner was a key member of the team’s dynasty […]

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Alex Karaban scored 12 points, Tarris Reed Jr. added 11 and No. 5 UConn used a dominating second half to defeat Villanova 73-63 on Saturday night. Braylon Mullins added 10 points for the Huskies (25-2, 15-2 Big East), who rebounded from Wednesday’s 91-84 home loss to unranked Creighton. Tyler Perkins scored 15 points and Matt Hodge had 13 for Villanova (21-6, 12-4), which had won six in a row since losing 75-67 in overtime to UConn on Jan. 24 in the teams' first meeting.

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WITH a spate of terrorist attacks occurring in the country, a national-level response is required to address the issue. The latest atrocity has occurred in Bajaur, where a suicide bomber reportedly belonging to the banned TTP attacked a checkpost in Bajaur on Monday. At least 12 people were martyred in the incident — 11 security personnel and one minor girl. Meanwhile, on the same day, a motorcycle rigged with explosives was blown up outside a police station in Bannu, causing two fatalities. Furthermore, law enforcers said on Wednesday that terrorists attacked a police station and a customs office in Dera Ismail Khan, martyring a policeman and a customs officer. They added that the terrorists also fired at passenger buses in the area. Several acts of deadly violence have occurred in this area over the past few weeks. Following the Bajaur attack, the prime minister commented that “under the vision of Azm-i-Istehkam, security forces are gaining major success in the fight against terrorism”. While that may be so, Pakistan continues to pay a high price as it loses security personnel and civilians in frequent terrorist attacks. For example, apart from the latest violence in KP, an imambargah in Islamabad was attacked earlier this month causing major casualties, while only days before the atrocity in the capital terrorists had launched coordinated attacks in Balochistan. Unless the state takes a fresh approach towards terrorism, we may see the same high levels of violence in the current year as we did in 2025. Last year was said to be the bloodiest in over a decade. The threats may be varied — separatist terrorists in Balochistan, religiously inspired elements in KP — but the response must ensure that all violent elements are neutralised, and the state is able to establish peace in the disturbed areas. There has been some welcome recent cooperation between the KP government — which remains the hardest hit province — and the centre in the field of counterterrorism; such efforts must be intensified. A whole-of-nation approach is needed, applying kinetic measures where required, conducting intel-based operations as well as sociopolitical interventions as needed, to defeat terrorism. The federal and provincial governments, lawmakers and the security apparatus, along with CT experts, must put their heads together to arrive at a solution that can bring lasting peace to Pakistan. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026

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Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to Ramazan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s west on Wednesday contained a drawing of a pig and a threat to kill the “Muslim race”, local media reported. Police said they had taken the letter for forensic testing and would continue to patrol religious sites, including the mosque, as well as community events. The latest letter comes weeks after a similar message was mailed to the mosque, depicting Muslims inside a mosque on fire. Police have also arrested and charged a 70-year-old man in connection with a third threatening letter sent to Lakemba Mosque’s staff in January. The Lebanese Muslim Association, which runs the mosque, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) it had written to the government to request more funding for additional security guards and CCTV cameras. Some 5,000 people are expected to attend the mosque each night during Ramazan. More than 60 per cent of residents in the suburb of Lakemba identify as Muslim, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown council, where Lakemba is located, said the community was feeling “very anxious”. “I’ve heard first-hand from people saying that they won’t be sending their kids to practice this Ramazan because they’re very concerned about things that might happen in local mosques,” he said. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the recent string of threats. “It is outrageous that people just going about commemorating their faith, particularly during the holy month for Muslims of Ramazan, are subject to this sort of intimidation,” he told ABC radio. “I have said repeatedly we need to turn down the temperature of political discourse in this country, and we certainly need to do that,” he said. Anti-Muslim sentiment has been growing in Australia since the beginning of Israeli onslaught in Gaza in late 2023, according to a recent report commissioned by the government. The Islamophobia Register Australia has also documented a 740pc rise in reports following the Bondi mass shooting on December 14, where authorities allege two gunmen inspired by the militant Islamic State killed 15 people attending a Jewish holiday celebration. “There’s been a massive increase post-Bondi,” Mayor El-Hayek said. “Without a doubt, this is the worst I have ever seen it. There’s a lot of tension out there.”

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Keiryn McGuff delivered a double-double and scored what turned out to be the game-winning basket as Akron stormed back to beat Ohio 108-105 in a thrilling double overtime affair at James A. Rhodes Arena Wednesday night. McGuff finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and her putback layup with 13 seconds to go ended up putting the Zips ahead for good. The Bobcats had one last chance to tie the game after Shaena Brew split a pair of free throws, but Bailey Tabeling's desperation 3 just missed the mark.

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