Mark Zuckerberg questioned on Meta’s under-13 users and usage goals in landmark social media trial
February 18, 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg questioned on Meta’s under-13 users and usage goals in landmark social media trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questioning in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday about Instagram’s under-13 users and Meta’s efforts to boost engagement, as a trial examines whether…

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Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve Roundup weedkiller cases
February 18, 2026
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Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve Roundup weedkiller cases

Bayer said on Tuesday that its Monsanto chemical subsidiary has proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits by customers alleging that its Roundup weedkiller product caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma.…

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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
February 18, 2026
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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder

Public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Rosabella-brand moringa powder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC, Food and Drug Administration…

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Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas, in 2025
February 18, 2026
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Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas, in 2025

Tesla’s robotaxis have been involved in 14 crashes in Austin, Texas, since the service launched in the city last summer, according to data the electric vehicle automaker disclosed…

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“Big, beautiful bill” gives tipped workers a new tax break. Here’s what to know.
February 17, 2026
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“Big, beautiful bill” gives tipped workers a new tax break. Here’s what to know.

President Trump’s promise to eliminate federal income tax on worker tips will become a reality Friday when he signs the massive budget package into law. After narrowly squeaking through the…

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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
February 17, 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday that it will resume acquisition talks with Paramount Skydance after Netflix, which last year agreed to buy the entertainment company, gave Warner…

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Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ’s antitrust chief, sources say
February 17, 2026
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Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ’s antitrust chief, sources say

Top Trump administration officials ousted Justice Department antitrust chief Abigail Slater and had discussions with her shortly before she announced on social media that she was leaving the…

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Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here’s why the brand is losing its flex.
February 17, 2026
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Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here’s why the brand is losing its flex.

Lululemon has long been a dominant force in the world of athleisure. But a series of headwinds, including a recent blunder over see-through leggings, is threatening the company’s path…

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Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows
February 16, 2026
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Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows

Early tax filers are enjoying bigger refunds compared to the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the Internal Revenue Service. As of Feb. 6, 2026,…

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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here’s what to expect on the federal holiday.
February 16, 2026
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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here’s what to expect on the federal holiday.

Presidents Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, this year, was established to honor the birthday of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The official name of the…

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