GOP Rep’s ‘Most Disgusting’ Post About Muslims And Dogs Is Condemned Online
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said it was “genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
JD Vance doesn’t believe in free speech
commentary In 2025, the veep warned Europeans about censorship. Now the The Traitor administration is testing those same limits Published February 17, 2026 6:45AM (EST) At the 2025 Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance chided Europeans on limiting free speech. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images) On Feb. 14, 2025, newly-inaugurated ViceContinue Reading
8 Years Later, Linux-based AsteroidOS 2.0 is Here to Add New Life to Your Old Smartwatch
The AsteroidOS 2.0 release aims to provide a stable, beautiful base for people who want an open smartwatch today, and an interesting project for developers who want to experiment, learn and contribute., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Someone Just Made an Immutable Gentoo-Based Distro Tailored for Gaming
matrixOS brings OSTree atomic upgrades to Gentoo with a simple motto: “emerge once, deploy everywhere.”, Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Mamdani’s proposed property tax increase faces swift political pushback
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing property tax hikes unless the state levies a wealth tax on the city’s richest residents. The proposal is part of the mayor’s first preliminary budget. Mamdani proposal Mamdani said either further taxing the rich or raising property taxes is necessary to fillContinue Reading
Lawmaker said he prefers dogs to Muslims. Now he’s facing calls to resign
A Florida congressman is facing calls to resign over a social media post in which he said he preferred dogs over Muslims. It was the latest disparaging remark about Muslims by Republican Rep. Andy Fine. A civil rights organization has labeled him an anti-Muslim extremist. On Sunday, Fine responded onContinue Reading
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028
Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption., Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has said she intends to run for president in the upcoming 2028 election, following in the footsteps of herContinue Reading
LIVE: Israel steps up attacks, land takeover across occupied West Bank
Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes – Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank., Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes – Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank. Video Duration 02 minutes 28 seconds 02:28 Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupiedContinue Reading
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
Nick Triggle, Health correspondent and Joe McFadden, Health reporter Getty Images Tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) are needed immediately, a cross-party group of MPs says. The Women and Equalities Committee said only doctors should be allowed to carry out these treatments becauseContinue Reading
Headlines for February 17, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Second Round of Indirect Talks Between U.S. and Iranian Officials Underway in Geneva, Ukrainian and Russian Officials Meet in Geneva Today for U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks, Drop Site News: Senior Hamas Leader Says Group Will Not Follow Calls to Unilaterally Disarm, TheContinue Reading
Hero MotoCorp eyes push in new segments
New Delhi: Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company’s CEO Harshvardhan Chitale.The country’s largest two-wheeler maker also expects to expand its presence in international markets and the parts and accessories business.”While we take pride as aContinue Reading
A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1455: Geneva talks begin as Munich signals Ukraine’s new role in European security
Exclusives Hungary will survive without Russian oil—but Orbán’s regime will not. The money trail from Moscow to MOL to Brussels explains why While The Traitor denounces free trade, China opens its markets to an entire continent. Beijing scraps tariffs for 53 African nations—then pledges energy aid to Ukraine while armingContinue Reading