Trump Uses Jesse Jackson’s Death To Land Yet Another Hit On Obama
Jesse Jackson by taking a dig at Democrats and former President Barack Obama. This comes after the president was criticized for posting a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as apes. AP Photo/Matt RourkeIn his Tuesday statement, Trump singled out Barack Obama, claiming Jackson “could not stand” him. He had much to do with the Election, without acknowledgment or credit, of Barack Hussein Obama, a man who Jesse could not stand,” Trump said. While the statement did not list a cause of death, Jackson had experienced health issues for some time.
Source:Huffington Post
February 17, 2026 20:41 UTC
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News
Anderson Cooper will leave the CBS News program 60 Minutes after nearly two decades, he said on Monday, in the latest staffing shake-up to hit the storied news magazine amid broader newsroom changes under the new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss. “Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career. Cooper, who hosts his own show on CNN, has also been a 60 Minutes correspondent for CBS through a deal between the two networks since the 2006-2007 season. Cooper joined CNN in 2001 and has reported on the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker newsletter first reported Cooper’s impending departure from 60 Minutes.
Source:CNN
February 17, 2026 18:57 UTC
Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Las Vegas Hotel
›A mother in her mid-30s fatally shot her young daughter before turning the gun on herself inside a Las Vegas hotel room, according to police. Officers were initially called to the Rio Hotel & Casino for a welfare check, but after receiving additional information from family and friends, hotel security later discovered the two victims dead. The detailsPolice say the mother and daughter had traveled to Las Vegas for a dance or cheer competition. After officers initially responded for a welfare check and left, hotel security later went back to the room and discovered the bodies. Around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, hotel security discovered the bodies after receiving additional information from family and friends.
Source:Fox News
February 17, 2026 18:25 UTC
An AI-boosting editor blasts j-schools as being out of touch. The reality is more complex.
A prominent editor has unleashed a scathing attack on journalism schools for what he claims is their retrograde attitude toward artificial intelligence. By removing writing from reporters’ workloads, we’ve effectively freed up an extra workday for them each week. Quinn also takes several shots at journalism schools for teaching their students that AI is evil. As Kiesow suggests, AI and journalism can turn into a toxic mix very quickly. At the same time, though, many newsrooms are not going to follow the common-sense ethical guidelines that Quinn lays out.
Source:CNN
February 17, 2026 18:19 UTC
Did White House post 'Daddy's Home' Valentine's Day message?
Claim: The White House posted an image of a candy heart on Valentine's Day in 2026 with the words "DADDY'S HOME." Rating: About this rating TrueIn mid-February 2026, a rumor spread online that the White House posted an image that said "DADDY'S HOME" on a candy heart, in an apparent reference to U.S. President Donald Trump. The official White House Facebook, Instagram and X accounts did, in fact, post a picture on Valentine's Day featuring a candy heart that said "DADDY'S HOME." The White House has previously leaned into the nickname, such as by posting a June 2025 video of someone making a "DADDY'S HOME" T-shirt design featuring Trump. Snopes has previously fact-checked other real posts from the White House, including a parody MySpace page and a depiction of Trump as a Minecraft character.
Source:CNN
February 17, 2026 18:11 UTC
Sean Hannity to Launch New Podcast for Fox News
Fox News host Sean Hannity is launching a new podcast. This podcast is a chance to slow down and have those conversations, no scripts, no talking points, just real discussions with people who have something meaningful to say,” Hannity said. The podcast is part of Fox News Media, which also includes the podcasts Ruthless, Will Cain Country, Planet Tyrus and The Riley Gaines Show. “Sean Hannity remains one of the most influential voices in media, grounded by the same values and work ethic that defined his early days. We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone,” said Porter Berry, president of Fox News Digital and New Media.
Source:Fox News
February 17, 2026 18:02 UTC
New York Times (NYSE:NYT) Hits New 12-Month High - Here's Why
Shares of The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . Get New York Times alerts: Sign UpKey Stories Impacting New York TimesHere are the key news stories impacting New York Times this week:Analysts Set New Price TargetsSeveral research firms have recently issued reports on NYT. UBS Group set a $62.00 price target on New York Times in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of New York Times in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. About New York TimesThe New York Times Company is a publicly traded media organization best known for publishing The New York Times newspaper and operating the NYTimes.com digital platform.
Source:New York Times
February 17, 2026 16:57 UTC
Fox News star Sean Hannity joins the podcast parade
Fox News prime time host Sean Hannity will be the next cable news star to expand into podcasting. Fox News Media planned to announce Tuesday the launch of a twice-a-week podcast called “Hang Out with Sean Hannity,” featuring long-form interviews with subjects across culture, business, sports and politics. The podcast will have fresh material that could occasionally turn up on Hannity’s prime time Fox News program. Fox News Media operates its own podcast unit, with content aligned with its mostly politically conservative audience. “I won’t mention names, but we have a couple of people on the left that have agreed to do the podcast,” Hannity said.
Source:Fox News
February 17, 2026 16:31 UTC
Virginia Could Decide The Redistricting War. Democrats Aren't Taking It For Granted.
Gavin Newsom (D) was desperate to pass Proposition 50 to prove his bona fides to 2028 primary voters, Virginia Gov. Democrats have responded with a referendum in California, which is likely to help the party pick up five seats in the bright blue state. If the referendum passes, Democrats could essentially draw even or even potentially come out ahead. “We have to convince voters Democrats are the ones overreaching now,” said one GOP operative with extensive experience in Virginia who requested anonymity to speak frankly about party strategy. “When other states take extreme measures, I trust Virginia voters to respond,” Spanberger said in a statement after signing the bill creating the redistricting referendum.
Source:Huffington Post
February 17, 2026 16:16 UTC
Fox News to Launch ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ Podcast
- Advertisement -Fox News has announced it is launching a new podcast with Sean Hannity, set to debut next month. Hang Out with Sean Hannity will debut on Tuesday, March 3rd. The podcast will release new episodes twice per week, featuring long-form conversations between Hannity and guests filmed inside his Florida man cave. “I’ve always been interested in how people got to where they are,” said Hannity about the new project. “We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone.”The new podcast will be available on YouTube, SpOTIFY, AND ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS.
Source:Fox News
February 17, 2026 16:00 UTC
Stephen Colbert Goes Scorched Earth On CBS Over Shocking Act Of Censorship
“Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC,” Colbert said. AdvertisementCarr’s proposal, Colbert noted, does not apply to right-wing talk radio, despite the fact that the FCC also regulates radio. “Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV,” Colbert said. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diapers.”Then, Colbert directed his ire toward CBS. Colbert said CBS would not allow him to mention the URL of that channel or provide a QR code on-screen with a direct link.
Source:Huffington Post
February 17, 2026 15:37 UTC
Mercy Medical Center Named Among Top Mid-Size Employers by Forbes Magazine for 2026
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NAMED AMONG TOP MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES MAGAZINE FOR 2026Mercy the only Maryland hospital named to the Mid-Size ListNewswise — (Baltimore, MD – February 17 2025) - Mercy Medical Center has been ranked as one of 500 top midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the United States for 2026 by Forbes magazine, a leading national business publication. “It is an honor to again be named a Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes and Statista—and especially meaningful that Mercy is the only healthcare organization in Maryland to receive this distinction in 2026. I am grateful to our physicians, providers, nurses and staff for making Mercy an exceptional place to work and serve,” said Dr. David N. Maine, president and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center. Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health and orthopedics. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health & Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center.
Source:Forbes
February 17, 2026 15:28 UTC
Here are the best employers in North Texas, according to Forbes
Here's which North Texas companies made the cut. DALLAS — Six large North Texas companies are considered the best to work for, according to Forbes latest best large employers list. Four North Texas companies made that list. North Texas' economy is booming, gaining 100 corporate headquarters from 2018 to 2024, the Dallas Business Journal reported. Texas Health Resources in ArlingtonRounding out the top 100, Texas Health Resources employs 29,000 people.
Source:Forbes
February 17, 2026 15:23 UTC
Khamenei Warns Trump As U.S. And Iran Begin Nuclear Talks In Geneva
Donald Trump said that he would be involved “indirectly” in the Geneva talks and that he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. “I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of weeks of operations against Iran if Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters. AdvertisementIran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Under Shadow Of Protests And WarWashington and its close ally Israel believe Iran aspires to build a nuclear weapon that could threaten Israel’s existence. Washington Wants Talks To Include MissilesWashington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran’s missile stockpile.
Source:Huffington Post
February 17, 2026 15:03 UTC
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount's Latest Offer, But Gives Studio A Week To Negotiate Better Deal
Paramount informally broached an even higher share price, $31 a share, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table. AdvertisementParamount shares extended gains in premarket trading, rising 4.2%, while Warner Bros was up nearly 2%. AdvertisementParamount is also pressing to add directors to Warner Bros board, eyeing Pentwater Capital Management CEO Matt Halbower as a potential nominee, Halbower said last week. Pentwater, which owns about 50 million shares of Warner Bros, has backed Paramount’s bid. “Every substantive complaint that the Warner Bros board had with Paramount’s previous offer has been addressed,” Halbower said in an interview last week.
Source:Huffington Post
February 17, 2026 15:03 UTC