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Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize -- Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

CBS News - 12 hours ago

Will the Epstein files tarnish the reputation of Jamie Dimon, America's banker?

Guardian UK - 12 hours ago

Epstein files implicate Germany's Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Welle - 12 hours ago

Chemicals stored on food prep surface: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Feb. 13, 2026

Lancaster Online - 12 hours ago

Norwegian Cruise Line peels back curtain on entertainment ops, including Elton John show

Orlando Sentinel - 12 hours ago

Underpaid and under pressure: The elder-care workforce leading U.S. job growth

NBC News - 12 hours ago

Nexus begins construction on Baton Rouge office, includes space for Southern virtual reality program

The Advocate - 12 hours ago

Microsoft warns that poisoned AI buttons and links may betray your trust -- Businesses are embedding prompts that produce content they want you to read, not the stuff AI makes if left to its own devices

Register UK - 12 hours ago

Stellantis Canada president insists automaker committed to Canada, despite 'pause' at Brampton plant

Toronto Star - 12 hours ago

British American Tobacco to cut jobs

Daily Mail - 12 hours ago

Applied Materials jumps as AI demand drives chipmaking tool orders

Channel NewsAsia - 12 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi's win in Japan is exactly what global markets are looking for

The Globe and Mail - 12 hours ago

Anthropic tried to crack down on 'nightmare' investment deals. They're still everywhere.

Business Insider - 12 hours ago

Britain's Charles edges Gaudiano in thrilling CSI5* jump-off at H H The Amir's Sword

Peninsula Qatar - 12 hours ago

David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images

NBC News - 12 hours ago

AI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone prices

Deutsche Welle - 13 hours ago

Sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia to break ground on projects worth $19 billion

Channel NewsAsia - 13 hours ago

Electric Vehicle Sales Dip 3% After China Cuts Subsidies and Adds Tax

OilPrice.com - 13 hours ago

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds, which could rock the midterms

ABC News - 13 hours ago

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign over close Epstein ties

Euronews - 13 hours ago

Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch

Guardian UK - 13 hours ago

NatWest profits soar as it hands out £495 million in staff bonuses

Independent UK - 13 hours ago

HMRC warning as millions in UK may face 'penalties'

Daily Express - 13 hours ago

Bitcoin will go to zero. Wall Street heavyweights tell me it's a scam. If you hold it be prepared to lose everything, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Daily Mail - 13 hours ago

Amazon rolls out new payment method - but consumer expert says you should think twice

Sky News - 13 hours ago

Sherry FitzGerald chief: 'For 30 years ... all the government has focused on is first-time buyers'

Irish Times - 13 hours ago

Martin Lewis shares vital spending rule for retirees to have 'better life'

Daily Express - 13 hours ago

One in five would end a relationship over salary differences as gap in earning power shifts dynamics

Daily Mail - 13 hours ago

Dasmond Koh's NoonTalk Media sees first-half loss double, liabilities surge

The Straits Times - 13 hours ago

Australian Postal Service Flags Another Price Increase, This Time for Stamps

Epoch Times - 13 hours ago

Stock indices as of February 13, 2026

Manila Times - 13 hours ago

QCB Governor and Morgan Stanley Chairman review developments in global finance and investment

Peninsula Qatar - 14 hours ago

Going back to dollar? Russia floats US partnership with plans for oil & gas tie-up

Times of India - 14 hours ago

QICCA honoured by Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority

Peninsula Qatar - 14 hours ago

Singapore firms cheer Budget 2026's AI and globalisation push

The Straits Times - 14 hours ago

Germany news: Deutsche Bahn calls safety summit

Deutsche Welle - 14 hours ago

Irish News -- New Wegovy weight-loss pill to be made in Ireland for markets outside US

Independent.ie - 14 hours ago

More China destinations now open to Emirates flyers -- m read

Gulf News - 14 hours ago

NTUC members to receive up to 50% subsidy on AI tools, training tailored to their skill levels

The Straits Times - 14 hours ago

FTSE 100 Live: NatWest profits jump, index steadies after US sell-off

Evening Standard - 14 hours ago

AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent -- A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft

BBC News - 14 hours ago

Fayik Abdi to Compete for Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Albawaba - 14 hours ago

Gartner Predicts That by 2028 Misconfigured AI Will Shut Down National Critical Infrastructure in a G20 Country

Albawaba - 14 hours ago

Etihad sees strong passenger surge in early 2026 -- m read

Gulf News - 14 hours ago

NTUC members to receive up to 50% subsidy on AI tools, training tailored to their skill levels

The Straits Times - 14 hours ago

Union Coop and National Bonds Partner to Enhance Financial Awareness for Families

Albawaba - 14 hours ago

Jobs numbers, immigrants in healthcare, and ... Jesus Christ?

NPR - 14 hours ago

Top personal income tax rates in Europe: Who pays the most in 2026?

Euronews - 14 hours ago

Toyota Introduces the Motorsport-Inspired GR Corolla to the Middle East

Albawaba - 14 hours ago

BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts -- The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

BBC News - 15 hours ago

US, Taiwan sign deal to lower tariffs, boost spending -- m read

Gulf News - 15 hours ago

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club officially launch AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, the Middle East's largest general aviation airshow

Albawaba - 15 hours ago

Nissan records steady third-quarter progress and lifts FY2025 outlook

Albawaba - 15 hours ago

Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says -- Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.

BBC News - 15 hours ago

The most applied for jobs in Britain...and 10 top CV tips to get ahead of the competition

Daily Mail - 15 hours ago

Budget 2026: Deepening domestic manufacturing capabilities, expanding global reach

Times of India - 15 hours ago

Anthropic Clinches $380 Billion Valuation After $30 Billion Funding...

Deccan Chronicle - 16 hours ago

Why this $6.3-billion small-cap manager is buying Kits Eyecare and Integra Resources

The Globe and Mail - 16 hours ago

EU summit: Macron sets June deadline for EU economic relaunch

Euronews - 16 hours ago

Australia weighs carbon tariffs to shield local industry from cheap imports

Sydney Morning Herald - 16 hours ago

Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'?

Sky News - 16 hours ago

Malaysia's economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

The Straits Times - 16 hours ago

Social media ban: Have we reached a tipping point?

Sky News - 16 hours ago

State Pension £439 boost confirmed for 2026 in triple lock update

Daily Express - 16 hours ago

Patriot lines up global copper-silver assets for the AI-driven surge

Sydney Morning Herald - 16 hours ago

Rental reforms will drive landlords out of sector, property group tells Minister

Irish Times - 16 hours ago

Budget 2026: A turning point for financial services firms looking to set up GCCs in India

Times of India - 16 hours ago

Asian stocks today: AI concerns continue to drag down markets; Nikkei falls over 500 points, HSI sheds 2%

Times of India - 17 hours ago

UK orders review of 'Daily Mail' owner's proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media

Independent.ie - 17 hours ago

Money trap: The great student loan swindle

Evening Standard - 17 hours ago

Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

Boston Globe - 17 hours ago

Tony Blair's oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin

Guardian UK - 17 hours ago

The Manila Times Classifieds

Manila Times - 17 hours ago

Markets Tank Over 1 Pc in Early Trade; IT Stocks Lead the Fall

Deccan Chronicle - 17 hours ago

One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone's Lockdown Mode

Toronto Star - 17 hours ago

Dijkstra's algorithm won't be replaced in production routers any time soon - Systems Approach - Researchers have found a new approach to finding shortest paths, but it's complex - Networks - 10 Feb 2026 - | 40

Register UK - 18 hours ago

Anthropic finalises $37 billion funding round co-led by GIC at $479 billion valuation

The Straits Times - 18 hours ago

Trump terminates antitrust division chief Gail Slater: here's why

Fox News - 18 hours ago

EPA Eliminates Credits for Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars

Epoch Times - 18 hours ago

ABC staff move to strike after pay deal talks stall

Sydney Morning Herald - 18 hours ago

El Paso airport grounding was in response to U.S. military testing, sources say

NBC News - 18 hours ago

Queensland Opens up 'Singapore-Sized' Region for Oil Exploration

Epoch Times - 18 hours ago

Bank increases interest on savings account to 4.2% and earns 'excellent' rating

Daily Express - 18 hours ago

StarHub posts 50.9% drop in second-half profit amid price competition, shares fall 5%

The Straits Times - 18 hours ago

Citi backs Singapore dollar as key Asia haven play

The Straits Times - 18 hours ago

US–Taiwan trade deal: America lowers tariff to 15%; secured 'most favoured nation' treatment, says Taipei

Times of India - 18 hours ago

Samsung says it's first to ship HBM4, a day after Micron revealed its own sales - This bodes well for Nvidia getting Vera Rubin out the door next quarter as planned - Systems - 13 Feb 2026 - |

Register UK - 19 hours ago

Starlink speeds past terrestrial networks – and regulators -- APRICOT 2026 -- Low-earth orbit broadband is a no-brainer for remote area connectivity, but a brain teaser for lawmakers and networkers

Register UK - 19 hours ago

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer shocks execs with abrupt resignation after 'xoxo' emails with Epstein surface

New York Post - 19 hours ago

Remembering 108 Children, Grieving Parents Urge Snapchat Reforms

Epoch Times - 19 hours ago

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark -- Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

BBC News - 20 hours ago

Kremlin shuts down WhatsApp, pushes citizens to state-backed alternative

Fox News - 20 hours ago

How a Swiss farmer reshapes his fields to fight drought

Deutsche Welle - 20 hours ago

A million US jobs disappeared overnight. What happened?

Boston Globe - 20 hours ago

Study reveals how much money the typical American worker has saved for retirement

Fox News - 20 hours ago

How Telus's unexpected CEO change came about

The Globe and Mail - 20 hours ago

Kathy Ruemmler is leaving Goldman Sachs after more Epstein ties come to light

Business Insider - 20 hours ago

WhiteBIT: A Different Crypto Growth Story

International Business Times - 20 hours ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration cuts to health care grants in Illinois, other states

Chicago Tribune - 21 hours ago

UK chancellor says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth -- Rachel Reeves' comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

BBC News - 21 hours ago