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U.S. trade deficit dips while goods gap hits a record despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed from $904 billion in 2024 to about $901 billion last year, still the third-highest deficit on record, the Commerce Department reported.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 8:50am EST
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
BBC News - Feb 20, 2026 8:24am EST
PCE data, Amazon dethrones Walmart, Silicon Valley's 'vanlords' and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC - Feb 20, 2026 8:11am EST
Gizmodo - Feb 20, 2026 8:11am EST
Live updates: Supreme Court to release opinions as ruling looms on Trump's tariffs
Get live updates and the latest news as the Supreme Court could release a Trump tariffs ruling and Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to testify in Congress' Epstein probe.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 7:52am EST
Plea from 911 official in Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Don't call with thoughts and opinions
The 911 communications center in Pima County has been inundated with calls. Many of them are not from people sharing potentially actionable leads, an official said.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 7:40am EST
Apple Quietly Drops AirPods 4 to Their Lowest Price Yet After AirPods Pro 3 Deals Climb Back Up
Gizmodo - Feb 20, 2026 7:17am EST
The Tech Download: China’s AI surge — real threat or hype?
Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.
CNBC - Feb 20, 2026 7:16am EST
Who's laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring Festival Gala.
CNBC - Feb 20, 2026 7:03am EST
Japanese leader Takaichi warns of China 'coercion' and vows security overhaul
In her first post-election speech to lawmakers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to overhaul defense strategy, ease curbs on military exports and strengthen supply chains.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 7:01am EST
The concerns of deskilling due to the use of artificial intelligence can be addressed when critical thinking is combined with expanding knowledge base, instead of solely relying on AI’s response, says Jan Herzhoff, president of global health businesses at the Dutch academic publisher Elsevier.
First Post - Feb 20, 2026 6:51am EST
Speaking at the India AI Summit 2026, Vivek Raghavan stated that the development of indigenous technology remains a critical priority for national interests.
First Post - Feb 20, 2026 6:49am EST
India to build AI supercomputer with UAE partnership
India partners with UAE to build a powerful AI supercomputer, enhancing its AI capabilities with 8 exaflops of computing power. This collaboration aims to boost India's AI infrastructure, supporting startups, universities, and government projects.
Gulf News - Feb 20, 2026 6:48am EST
New NASA Chief Blames Prior Leadership for Botched Starliner Mission
Gizmodo - Feb 20, 2026 6:46am EST
Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded India’s leadership in AI, calling it the world’s fastest-growing and most influential AI market.
First Post - Feb 20, 2026 6:35am EST
NASA astronauts were 'stranded' in space by life-threatening mishap, report finds
The Boeing-built craft was on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station when its thrusters failed, leaving it dangerously out of control.
Sky News - Feb 20, 2026 6:07am EST
Best phones under Rs 50,000 (Feb 2026): OnePlus 15R, Realme GT 7 Pro to Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
Let’s go a little higher on the price range, shall we? Here are our top picks for smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India at the moment.
First Post - Feb 20, 2026 6:01am EST
iPhone 17 to get a big price drop, here’s how you can buy it for Rs 74,999 – Firstpost
Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale makes Apple’s latest flagship more affordable, with discounts and bank offers bringing the iPhone 17 down to Rs 74,999. Check the offer here.
First Post - Feb 20, 2026 5:55am EST
Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
BBC News - Feb 20, 2026 5:53am EST
The Epstein saga engulfs Les Wexner — and the Ohio he helped build
The retail mogul's ties to Jeffrey Epstein have upended his legacy and put the state's political leaders under scrutiny.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 5:26am EST
Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein scrutiny
The billionaire's cancellation follows the release of emails by the DOJ that included communication between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the Gates Foundation's staff.
NBC News - Feb 20, 2026 4:50am EST
Scientists in a recent research study have uncovered a surprising link between the 2.7 million-year-old climate tipping point and human evolution. The researchers led by the University of Cambridge...
International The News - Feb 20, 2026 4:14am EST
NASA has fueled up its giant lunar rocket and is all set to officially start the countdown for Artemis II on Thursday during a wet dress rehearsal at the agency's Space Centre in Florida. The...
International The News - Feb 20, 2026 3:51am EST
OpenClaw security fears lead Meta, other AI firms to restrict its use
The viral agentic AI tool is known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
Ars Technica - Feb 20, 2026 3:43am EST