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Warner’s Big Deal: A Fight That Could Shake the Whole Film World

February 15, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery faces a possible showdown over a rumored sale to Netflix, but the real battle may be brewing inside Hollywood itself. Stuart Ford, a key figure in independent filmmaking, warns that the merger would turn creators into “Uber‑style” workers, stripping them of meaningful incom

business

Future‑Proof CEOs: Balancing Trade, Tech and Tomorrow

February 15, 2026

Chief executives today face a maze of challenges that feel heavier than ever. Trade rules from the U. S. administration keep changing, forcing leaders to decide whether and how loudly to respond—especially when those rules touch workers, shoppers and investors. At the same time, artificial intell

finance

Rising Minimum Wage Sparks Job Crunch for Young Workers

February 15, 2026

The Bank of England’s policy adviser, Catherine Mann, warned that a steep climb in Britain’s minimum wage for younger employees has pushed up joblessness among 18‑to‑24‑year‑olds. Recent data show this group’s unemployment rate hit 13. 7% in the last quarter of 2023, a jump from 10. 2% three years e

politics

Build Faster, Build Better: Why New York Needs Less Red Tape

February 15, 2026

The state of New York faces a housing crunch and growing needs for parks, schools, and clean water. A long‑time builder group says the governor’s “Let Them Build” plan can help. They argue that rules meant to protect the environment are too strict for many projects. The law called SEQRA ask

environment

Climate Resilience Becomes Core Business in 2026

February 15, 2026

Corporate leaders are shifting focus from just cutting emissions to actually preparing for the storms and heat waves that are becoming more common. Recent discussions in boardrooms reveal that weather surprises can damage factories, disrupt delivery routes and make workers less productive. The

politics

Tax Cuts for Oregon Workers, Not the Rich

February 15, 2026

Oregon lawmakers are pushing a bill that would lower taxes for more than 200, 000 families and give a $25 million credit to local businesses that create good jobs. The proposal aims to fix the state’s budget gap created by federal tax cuts that largely benefited billionaires. If the current fede

politics

Local Leaders Step Up When Federal Rules Backfire

February 15, 2026

The place where everyday life is shaped by policy is the local government. It decides if schools get enough money, if fire trucks can arrive fast, if homes stay affordable and if families feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Right now those decisions carry extra pressure. City and town leaders m

politics

South Carolina Legislators Cut the Rules on Regulators

February 15, 2026

In Columbia, South Carolina’s lawmakers are pushing a new plan that would shrink the power of state agencies. They argue that less oversight will speed up business and help the economy grow, especially as the state looks to build more data centers for artificial intelligence. The governor wants new

politics

Ukraine’s President Calls Russian Leader a “War Slave”

February 15, 2026

Zelensky delivered a sharp message at the Munich Security Conference, calling Russia’s president a “slave to war” and warning that the conflict will not end by giving up territory. He compared current negotiations to the 1938 Munich Agreement, where European powers gave in to Hitler before World War

science

Simple Smart Sensors Keep Growing Cells on Track

February 15, 2026

A new way of watching cell growth uses tiny smart sensors that stay inside the culture chamber. The chambers, called G‑Rex, let cells expand quickly because they get oxygen and food just by moving air around them. Because no pumps are needed, the whole process is less complicated and cheaper t