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February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

Journalism Worth DefendingA free press depends on people who believe in it. As more outlets cave to the administration's demands to quiet opposing voices, our members enable reporting that holds firm to its values and serves the public interest. Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.

February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGCNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said on Monday he usually compares President Donald Trump’s underwater net approval ratings to Olympic divers such as Greg Louganis. But in the latest polls, Trump has taken such a deep plunge that Enten said he is at a loss. “I don’t really know who to even compare Donald Trump to because he’s just so low,” Enten said. “There’s this question that folks keep asking: Where is the floor for Donald Trump?” he said. Advertisement“So the bottom line is this: Donald Trump is setting new records for himself in term number two,” he said.

February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

>Why it's advisable to See more +>An introduction to our guest and her professional journeyIn this episode we discuss:Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee is talking with Karis Stephen -- a plaintiff-side employment attorney and Law School Toolbox tutor -- about her career journey, law school success, and the CROWN Act. Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee is talking with Karis Stephen -- a plaintiff-side employment attorney and Law School Toolbox tutor -- about her career journey, law school success, and the CROWN Act. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).

February 17, 2026 14:53 UTC

Hillary Clinton speaks out on Epstein testimonyIn an interview with the BBC, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a “continuing cover-up” in the way it has handled the release of millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as both Clintons are set to appear for closed-door depositions in the House’s Epstein probe later this month.

February 17, 2026 13:56 UTC





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February 17, 2026 13:40 UTC

Damson Madder/Sister Jane/Revolve The best wuthering-esque outfits to shop on the high street right now. Noted discourse courter Emerald Fennell’s latest movie Wuthering Heights has certainly been a very hot topic for, well, ages now. It’s drawn ire for plenty of things, from Heathcliff’s casting to the historical inaccuracies of the costumes. AdvertisementWhen a wardrobe is this beautiful, I simply haven’t got the heart to care about things like which types of fabric were invented when. We’re in a dream of the period, it’s its own world.”If you’ve been inspired by Fennell’s dream of Wuthering Heights (or even just the press tour looks) here are some of the most wuthering-esque bits we could find on the high street right now.

February 17, 2026 13:38 UTC

A motorcade of the Russian delegation arrives at the InterContinental hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, for US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Last night, Trump told reporters that he would be involved in the talks “indirectly.” Here’s the latest:• Iran talks: A second round of US-Iran nuclear talks began this morning in Geneva, Switzerland. The talks are aiming to curb Iran’s nuclear program – potentially in exchange for the US lifting sanctions – and reduce tensions between the two countries. • US demands: Not content merely to secure curbs on Iran’s nuclear program, the US is also seeking to include Iran’s ballistic missiles and its regional proxies – including Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza – in any future agreement. • Russia-Ukraine talks: This afternoon, Witkoff and Kushner have pivoted to another thorny dispute, taking part in trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.

February 17, 2026 13:30 UTC

Forbes Travel Guide has once again recognized Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya with the prestigious Five-Star rating. This marks the Hotel’s fourth consecutive year earning the highest distinction, making it the first and only hotel in Kuwait to achieve this milestone for four years running. Awarded by the world’s only independent global rating system for luxury hospitality, the Forbes Five-Star accolade reflects excellence across more than 900 exacting standards, evaluated anonymously by professional inspectors. Set against the striking gold-patterned Burj Alshaya tower and overlooking Al Shaheed Park, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait has established itself as an urban sanctuary where resort-style tranquillity meets the energy of the city. “We are incredibly proud to receive the Forbes Five-Star rating for a fourth consecutive year,” says Martin Kipping, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya.

February 17, 2026 13:14 UTC

They didn’t all stay, but the ones who did became the spine of my new life. Living as a leftist trans woman in MAGA country is like speaking a language nobody wants to admit they understand. When the world feels small, I build new ones. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThere’s a certain loneliness that comes from living where your truth feels like a foreign language. Not the kind that waves on porches, but the kind that says, I’m here, and I’m not leaving quietly.

February 17, 2026 12:56 UTC

Listen to this article Listen to this articleThe basics:Forbes, Statista survey 217,000 US employees for 2026 rankings22 New Jersey companies make Best Large Employers list15 New Jersey companies named Best Midsize EmployersNovo Nordisk, Johnson & Johnson, NJIT among top NJ employersTo help jobseekers find “the right fit,” Forbes has once again released its annual America’s Best Midsize and Large Employers lists. 114: Cooper University Health Care, CamdenIndustry: Healthcare & Social ServicesIndustry: Healthcare & Social Services No. 118: University Hospital, NewarkIndustry: Healthcare & Social ServicesIndustry: Healthcare & Social Services No. 253: Capital Health, TrentonIndustry: Healthcare & Social ServicesIndustry: Healthcare & Social Services No. 257: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, LivingstonIndustry: Healthcare & Social ServicesIndustry: Healthcare & Social Services No.

February 17, 2026 12:44 UTC

If you’re a seasoned consumer of the various communications from President Donald Trump, you’re familiar with his ol’ razzle-dazzle speaking style. Advertisement“Objects affect the brain in a totally different way — specifically the limbic brain, that primitive brain,” Wood said. “They know the power of the props, they plan the props and [Trump] likes to see the emotional effect of his presentations. “A lot of times, his team is having a sense of humor [about the props],” Wood said. One thing Trump is fairly successful at doing with a prop is making it a part of his brand.

February 17, 2026 12:28 UTC

(AP Photo/Lewis Joly)PARIS -- Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir was released Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse. “Gisèle has demonstrated to the world that it’s not for victims of sexual abuse to feel shame — it’s the perpetrators,” Biles said. “By waiving her anonymity and refusing to feel shame, Gisèle paves the way for other victims to come forward." The unprecedented trial exposed how online pornography, chat rooms and distorted notions of consent can fuel sexual violence. Until then, rape under French law was defined as penetration or oral sex using “violence, coercion, threat or surprise.”

February 17, 2026 12:22 UTC

Jesse Louis Jackson, the towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died, his son said. Martin Luther King Jr. After King’s assassination in 1968, Jackson became one of the most transformative civil rights leaders in America — to the chagrin of some of King’s aides, who thought he was too brash. ”It is where I get the drive to think I could change the South through the civil rights movement and run for President,” Jackson said. In his later years, Jackson became an elder statesman in the civil rights movement. Jackson announced plans to step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in 2023, more than 50 years after he founded the international human and civil rights organization.

February 17, 2026 12:17 UTC

If you’re a seasoned consumer of the various communications from President Donald Trump, you’re familiar with his ol’ razzle-dazzle speaking style. There are numerous cases of props being used in politics over the years — before and after the arrival of Trump on the scene. “Objects affect the brain in a totally different way — specifically the limbic brain, that primitive brain,” Wood said. “They know the power of the props, they plan the props and [Trump] likes to see the emotional effect of his presentations. “A lot of times, his team is having a sense of humor [about the props],” Wood said.

February 17, 2026 12:14 UTC