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What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here's what to expect on the federal holiday. - CBS News
general 2026/02/16 10:00:06

What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here's what to expect on the federal holiday. - CBS News

Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.

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An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time - NPR
general 2026/02/16 09:46:48

An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time - NPR

An Islamist party has become Bangladesh’s main opposition for the first time in the country’s history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party’s policies on women.

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At least 8 killed as huge explosion rips through fireworks shop in China ahead of Lunar New Year - the-sun.com
general 2026/02/16 08:15:00

At least 8 killed as huge explosion rips through fireworks shop in China ahead of Lunar New Year - the-sun.com

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New Chrome Zero-Day (CVE-2026-2441) Under Active Attack — Patch Released - The Hacker News
general 2026/02/16 06:38:00

New Chrome Zero-Day (CVE-2026-2441) Under Active Attack — Patch Released - The Hacker News

Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity CSS use-after-free flaw enabling sandboxed remote code execution.

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Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow - NPR
general 2026/02/16 06:34:02

Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow - NPR

Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.

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India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs - AP News
general 2026/02/16 05:44:00

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs - AP News

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions. The five-day meeting begins Monday and brings leaders and tech chiefs together in what organizers call the first big AI summit in the …

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