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As you’d expect, the Winter Olympics are taking in a snowy paradise - but sometimes there’s a little too much snow… A sudden snowstorm on Monday evening delayed the start of the women’s freeski big air final by more than an hour. And for CGTN correspondent Dan Williams, there
February 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
As you’d expect, the Winter Olympics are taking in a snowy paradise - but sometimes there’s a little too much snow… A sudden snowstorm on Monday evening delayed the start of the women’s freeski big air final by more than an hour. And for CGTN correspondent Dan Williams, there
EMSC: ‘Preliminary info: #earthquake (#sismo) about 10 mi NE of #Hemet (#California) 1 min ago (local time 10:57:11)’
February 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
EMSC: ‘Preliminary info: #earthquake (#sismo) about 10 mi NE of #Hemet (#California) 1 min ago (local time 10:57:11)’
PORT OF LA IMPORTS, EXPORTS DROP AMID US-CHINA TARIFFS Port of Los Angeles container traffic fell sharply in January. Imports totaled 421,594 TEUs, down 13% from last year, while exports hit 104,297 TEUs—the lowest in nearly three years. Port Director Gene Seroka said exports
February 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM
PORT OF LA IMPORTS, EXPORTS DROP AMID US-CHINA TARIFFS Port of Los Angeles container traffic fell sharply in January. Imports totaled 421,594 TEUs, down 13% from last year, while exports hit 104,297 TEUs—the lowest in nearly three years. Port Director Gene Seroka said exports
"EXPORTS TO CHINA LOOK DISMAL," PORT OF LA'S SEROKA SAID SOYBEANS TO CHINA WERE THE HARDEST HIT BY US TARIFF POLICY, WITH EXPORTS FROM THE PORT OF LA FALLING 80% LAST YEAR, SEROKA SAID US SOYBEAN EXPORTS TO CHINA FROM PORT OF LA DID NOT IMPROVE IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER LAST YEAR
February 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"EXPORTS TO CHINA LOOK DISMAL," PORT OF LA'S SEROKA SAID SOYBEANS TO CHINA WERE THE HARDEST HIT BY US TARIFF POLICY, WITH EXPORTS FROM THE PORT OF LA FALLING 80% LAST YEAR, SEROKA SAID US SOYBEAN EXPORTS TO CHINA FROM PORT OF LA DID NOT IMPROVE IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER LAST YEAR
DECADE OF THE ROBOT: AI ROBOTICS MARKET COULD HIT $1 TRILLION Barclays says AI-powered robots and autonomous machines could create a $1 trillion market by 2035, led by autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid robots. Advances in AI “brains,” hardware, and batteries are driving
February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
DECADE OF THE ROBOT: AI ROBOTICS MARKET COULD HIT $1 TRILLION Barclays says AI-powered robots and autonomous machines could create a $1 trillion market by 2035, led by autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid robots. Advances in AI “brains,” hardware, and batteries are driving
RUSSIA-UKRAINE-U.S. TALKS ON UKRAINE SETTLEMENT IN GENEVA WERE TENSE, A SOURCE TELLS RIA NOVOSTI.
February 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
RUSSIA-UKRAINE-U.S. TALKS ON UKRAINE SETTLEMENT IN GENEVA WERE TENSE, A SOURCE TELLS RIA NOVOSTI.
AWS AND YOTTA DATA SERVICES PARTNER TO DEPLOY HYBRID CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE’S MEGHRAJ 2.0.
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
AWS AND YOTTA DATA SERVICES PARTNER TO DEPLOY HYBRID CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE’S MEGHRAJ 2.0.
Russia-Ukraine-US talks on Ukraine settlement in Geneva were tense - A source tells Russia's RIA Novosti news agency
February 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Russia-Ukraine-US talks on Ukraine settlement in Geneva were tense - A source tells Russia's RIA Novosti news agency
RUSSIA-UKRAINE-US TALKS ON UKRAINE SETTLEMENT IN GENEVA WERE TENSE - REPORTS
February 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
RUSSIA-UKRAINE-US TALKS ON UKRAINE SETTLEMENT IN GENEVA WERE TENSE - REPORTS
NASDAQ 100 INDEX ERASES EARLIER LOSSES, TURNS FLAT TO POSITIVE.
February 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
NASDAQ 100 INDEX ERASES EARLIER LOSSES, TURNS FLAT TO POSITIVE.
Fed's Barr: A low-hire, low-fire job market is not very dynamic, vulnerable to shocks.
February 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Fed's Barr: A low-hire, low-fire job market is not very dynamic, vulnerable to shocks.
IRAN BRIEFLY CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON TUESDAY AMID SECURITY DRILLS, ACCORDING TO IRANIAN MEDIA.
February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
IRAN BRIEFLY CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON TUESDAY AMID SECURITY DRILLS, ACCORDING TO IRANIAN MEDIA.
Iran has shut down the Hormuz Strait for a few hours on Tuesday - Iranian Media
February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Iran has shut down the Hormuz Strait for a few hours on Tuesday - Iranian Media
IRAN HAS SHUT DOWN HORMUZ STRAIT FOR A FEW HOURS ON TUESDAY - IRANIAN MEDIA
February 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
IRAN HAS SHUT DOWN HORMUZ STRAIT FOR A FEW HOURS ON TUESDAY - IRANIAN MEDIA
WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS ESTIMATES REGULATORY BURDEN COSTS CONSUMERS OVER $237BN AS DONALD TRUMP ESCALATES ASSAULT ON U.S. CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY. - FT
February 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS ESTIMATES REGULATORY BURDEN COSTS CONSUMERS OVER $237BN AS DONALD TRUMP ESCALATES ASSAULT ON U.S. CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY. - FT
It’s been a busy day in Geneva – as talks continued between the US and Iran on a nuclear deal, before trilateral discussions on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal with the US took place in the same city. CGTN Europe’s Iolo ap Dafydd has the latest. #Russia #Ukraine #Iran #US
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It’s been a busy day in Geneva – as talks continued between the US and Iran on a nuclear deal, before trilateral discussions on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal with the US took place in the same city. CGTN Europe’s Iolo ap Dafydd has the latest. #Russia #Ukraine #Iran #US
TRUMP ATTACKS CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU The Trump administration claims the CFPB has cost Americans $237–$369B in higher borrowing, saying its rules on loans and credit cards raised costs and limited options. Acting director Russell Vought seeks to shut it down, calling it
February 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
TRUMP ATTACKS CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU The Trump administration claims the CFPB has cost Americans $237–$369B in higher borrowing, saying its rules on loans and credit cards raised costs and limited options. Acting director Russell Vought seeks to shut it down, calling it
WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS REPORT ESTIMATES REGULATORY BURDEN HAS COST CONSUMERS MORE THAN $237BN - FT
February 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS REPORT ESTIMATES REGULATORY BURDEN HAS COST CONSUMERS MORE THAN $237BN - FT
PORT OF LA IMPORTS DROP AS TRUMP TARIFFS HIT TRADE Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell 12% in January, driven by weaker imports and exports compared with last year’s tariff-driven surge. Imports slid nearly 13% to 422,000 TEUs, exports fell 8%, and empty containers
February 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
PORT OF LA IMPORTS DROP AS TRUMP TARIFFS HIT TRADE Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell 12% in January, driven by weaker imports and exports compared with last year’s tariff-driven surge. Imports slid nearly 13% to 422,000 TEUs, exports fell 8%, and empty containers
Fed's Barr: AI investment is wildly indifferent to what the Fed rate target is.
February 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Fed's Barr: AI investment is wildly indifferent to what the Fed rate target is.
Fed's Barr: The Fed can afford to take its time on monetary policy.
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Fed's Barr: The Fed can afford to take its time on monetary policy.
Fed's Barr: It is reasonable to expect inflation to wane as tariff impact abates.
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Fed's Barr: It is reasonable to expect inflation to wane as tariff impact abates.
FED'S BARR: IT WILL BE HARD FOR FED TO KNOW IF AI DISRUPTIONS STRUCTURAL OR CYCLICAL
February 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
FED'S BARR: IT WILL BE HARD FOR FED TO KNOW IF AI DISRUPTIONS STRUCTURAL OR CYCLICAL
5 counterparties take $441M at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
February 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
5 counterparties take $441M at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation.
Fed's Barr: It will be hard for the Fed to know if AI disruptions are structural or cyclical.
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Fed's Barr: It will be hard for the Fed to know if AI disruptions are structural or cyclical.