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Access the Editor’s Summary without costRoula Khalaf, the FT’s Editor, curates her preferred articles in this periodic bulletin.Britain’s inflation rate declined notably to 3 percent in January, bolstering the argument for the Bank of England to reduce borrowing costs potentially at its upcoming gathering in March.The data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics indicated a deceleration compared to December’s 3.4 percent figure, representing the lowest level since the previous spring. This was consistent with forecasts by analysts surveyed by Reuters.This month, the BoE maintained lending rates at 3.75 percent, but the resolution was narrowly decided, with several…
Feb 18, 2026, 02:13 AM ETNo. 13 Texas Tech suffered a surprising loss to Arizona State 72-67 in Tempe on Tuesday evening, and their prominent forward, JT Toppin, sustained an injury in the second half.Toppin evidently injured his right leg while penetrating toward the hoop with 6:03 remaining. The prospective All-American — who had been tallying an average of 21.9 points per game — required assistance to hobble off the court and did not re-enter the game. He concluded with 20 points and eight rebounds.The Red Raiders — fresh from a 78-75 victory in extra time against then-No. 1 Arizona…
BAE Systems has announced that groundwork is progressing swiftly for the commencement of construction on the Royal Navy’s sixth Type 26 frigate, HMS Newcastle, with essential, early-stage components already under production. This announcement featured in the corporation’s full-year 2025 financial outcomes, disclosed on February 18th, as the prominent defense firm declared unprecedented revenues and an expanding list of outstanding orders, driven by increasing worldwide demand for defense. Within its financial report, BAE Systems stated: “Preparations to start construction of the sixth Type 26 frigate, HMS Newcastle, are well underway with long-lead equipment items already in progress.” The construction of the…
Feb 18, 2026, 12:21 AM ETMANHATTAN, Kan. — P.J. Haggerty netted 34 points, Nate Johnson contributed a personal-best 33, and Kansas State comfortably defeated Baylor 90-74 on Tuesday night, marking the inaugural game for Wildcats’ interim head coach Matthew Driscoll.Kansas State (11-15, 2-11 Big 12) never fell behind and maintained a lead of ten points or more for the majority of the second half, thereby concluding a six-match losing streak. Driscoll took over from the former head coach Jerome Tang, who was dismissed on Sunday evening following four seasons in charge.”Coach Driscoll and staff performed admirably,” Bears coach Scott Drew…
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has opted against suspending Tesla’s sales and production permits for a month, as the electric vehicle producer has discontinued the use of the term “Autopilot” in advertising its vehicles within the state. The determination, made public late Tuesday, signifies that Tesla can persist in selling its electric vehicles across California without impediment, thereby officially concluding a legal dispute that has extended for almost three years. In November 2023, the DMV lodged complaints, asserting that Tesla infringed upon state statutes by engaging in misleading advertising for Autopilot, its foundational advanced driver-aid system, alongside its more sophisticated…
Discover what’s trending on FoxBusiness.com. Government oversight bodies on Friday issued a caution that a widespread occurrence of a severely antibiotic-defying salmonella contamination has been associated with moringa powder, a botanical additive rich in vital compounds that has lately gained significant traction as a fashionable “power food.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following a tracing inquiry, declared that the incident was connected to specific Rosabella-brand pills sold throughout the nation by Ambrosia Brands LLC.Moringa powder, utilized for therapeutic and nutritional benefits, originates from the dehydrated foliage of the Moringa oleifera tree, which is indigenous to India and frequently known…
Dan MurphyFeb 17, 2026, 09:02 PM ETCloseReports on the Big Ten conferenceBegan working for ESPN.com in 2014An alumnus of the University of Notre DameSeveral WritersThe veteran signal-caller, Jaden Rashada, has resolved his legal action involving ex-head coach for Florida’s football team, Billy Napier, and a university benefactor, as per legal filings and counsel for Rashada.In 2024, Rashada initiated legal proceedings against Napier and Gators benefactor Hugh Hathcock, alleging both individuals deceived him by reneging on commitments for a name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreement potentially valued at $13.85 million. This legal challenge, which also named an ex-Florida football staffer and…
Evercore ISI executive director Mark Mahaney appears on ‘Varney & Co.’ to explain his decision to elevate Airbnb and Expedia, while simultaneously revising down Pinterest, due to increasing AI competition and decelerating expansion. Americans established an unprecedented high for inland flight journeys in 2025 despite changing travel patterns, a recent study revealed. AAA Northeast reviewed multiple years’ worth of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening information and discovered that more than 904 million individuals passed through a TSA checkpoint last year, marking a rise of 2.57 million passengers relative to 2024.This total represents a new yearly high for domestic air travel, however,…
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Gain Access to the Editor’s Summary for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, compiles her preferred articles in this periodic bulletin.A pair of American educators’ associations have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe colossal private investment entity Apollo Global Management for its “failure to be forthright” regarding its connections with the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. The American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors informed the SEC’s chief of enforcement, Margaret Ryan, in written communication on Tuesday that they contended Apollo’s disclosures to shareholders “present a misleading and partial portrayal of the company and…