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US Economic Growth Slows to 1.4% in the Fourth Quarter
U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year's government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax cuts and investment in artificial intelligence were expected to support activity this year.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:01:28 EDT
Amazon Overtakes Walmart as America's Biggest Company
For nearly two decades, Walmart proudly called itself the nation's "Fortune 1" company — the largest in America by annual revenue, a title it had held since overtaking Exxon Mobil in the early 2000s. That era has now ended, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:58:12 EDT
Kremlin: No Date Yet for New Ukraine Talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that he cannot yet confirm when and where a new round of talks on Ukraine will take place. Earlier on Friday, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing a source, that next talks would be held in Geneva with the...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:50:33 EDT
Report: Epstein Befriended Customs Officers
The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reportedly cultivated relationships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to help him in various ways as he influenced rich and powerful people.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:42:52 EDT
Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Complete Patrol Over Bering Sea
Russian Tu-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bombers have completed a routine patrol flight over international waters in the Bering Sea, Russian state news agency reported on Friday, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:29:33 EDT
Economists: Supreme Court May Force $175B Tariff Refunds
More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections are at risk of being refunded if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs, Penn-Wharton Budget Model economists said Friday. Their estimate, produced at Reuters' request, was...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:16:10 EDT
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' Star, Dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:14:54 EDT
Liberal Steven Spielberg Flees California Over Taxes
Legendary and liberal director Steven Spielberg has moved from California to Manhattan as some of the state's wealthiest residents weigh leaving the Golden State ahead of a controversial wealth tax targeting billionaires that voters are set to consider.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:07:38 EDT
US Removing Guardrails From Proposed Saudi Nuclear Deal
President Donald Trump has told Congress he is pursuing a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that does not include non-proliferation safeguards the U.S. has long said would ensure the kingdom does not develop nuclear weapons...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:56:15 EDT
US Negotiating With India on Venezuelan Oil Sale
The United States is in "active negotiation" over the sale of Venezuelan oil to India, to help India diversify its sources of crude oil, U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday. The U.S. has made diversification away from Russian crude...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:54:22 EDT
Epstein Estate Agrees to $35M Class Action Settlement
Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million to resolve a class action lawsuit that accused two of the disgraced financier's advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young women and teenage girls, according to a court filing on...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:01:04 EDT
Police Search Mountbatten-Windsor's Former Home Day After His Arrest
Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:37:24 EDT
Trump Blasts Leak of FBI Tool to Track Guthrie Pacemaker
President Donald Trump faulted investigators Thursday for publicly discussing the use of an FBI device intended to detect Bluetooth signals from missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker, as authorities said they were sifting through thousands of tips.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:24:39 EDT
Trump Banner Hung Over Justice Department HQ
A large blue banner featuring President Donald Trump's face was hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:10:01 EDT
Andrew's Daughters 'Deeply Distressed' After Arrest
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to be deeply distressed after their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:04:52 EDT
Labor Department Bars Secretary's Husband Amid Assault Probe
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband is barred from the department's headquarters following complaints by two female staffers that he sexually assaulted them, The New York Times reported, citing a police report.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:45:30 EDT
Amazon Reports $716.9B in 2025 Sales, Edging Out Walmart
Amazon reported $716.9 billion in net sales for 2025, ending a 13-year run in which Walmart led by revenue, a milestone that underscores how the biggest retailers are being reshaped by online commerce and fast delivery.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:42:09 EDT
Trump Voices Sympathy for Royals After Andrew's Arrest
President Donald Trump voiced sympathy for the British royal family after the arrest Thursday of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly Prince Andrew — on allegations he shared confidential government material with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:23:59 EDT
Trump to Order Release of Government Files on UFOs, UAPs
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will move to release government files related to aliens, UFOs, and unidentified aerial phenomena, known as UAPs.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:02:26 EDT
Fmr Gov. Hogan: Md. Police to Defy ICE Restrictions
Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that local law enforcement agencies will not follow a newly signed state law limiting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, directly undercutting Democrat Gov. Wes Moore.