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The president made the attack as Netflix and Paramount Skydance face a key deadline in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.

NASA's Artemis 2 likely won't launch in March as thought, with the agency facing a rollback to diagnose a new helium problem on the rocket.

Quantonation Ventures, a venture firm investing in quantum and physics-based startups, has closed its oversubscribed second fund at €220 million, or approximately $260 million. That’s more than twice the size of its inaugural fund, and comes in addition to other signals that the quantum winter isn’t coming yet.

Netflix board member Susan Rice had predicted that corporations that “take a knee” to Trump will be “held accountable” when Democrats return to power.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Administration officials maintain that they can replicate the sky-high duties recently invalidated by the Supreme Court.

Elon Musk's SpaceX just got approval from Trump's FCC to double the number of satellites it has in Low Earth Orbit.

China’s brain-computer interface industry is rapidly scaling from research to commercialization, driven by strong policy support, expanding clinical trials, and growing investor interest.

Massive ransomware attack on government contractor Conduent may have exposed data of tens of millions across multiple states including Texas and Oregon.

Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 6 days left to secure up to $680 of ticket savings.

The pause in the TSA Precheck, Global Entry airport security programs took effect at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, DHS said.

If you want to have more time in the day to get things done, and feel better throughout the week, give yourself a bed time, says researcher Laura Vanderkam.

Waymo unveils cheaper sixth-generation driverless technology, expanding robotaxi service to 20 new cities this year with improved sensors and reduced costs.

It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should.

You can avoid Google’s AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.

I thought: other than hotels that use SUVs like the Escalade IQL to ferry guests around, what kind of monster chooses a car like this?

The negotiators want to 'evaluate the latest developments', the source says, following the U.S.'s move to raise its global import tariffs to 15% from 10%.

After reviewing dozens of options, we picked the three most comfortable headphones we've ever tested — and they sound great, too.

Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they may have been better off waiting.

Plus, what to do when your job interviewer spouts off on things better left unsaid.

Stakes in private companies. Handshake deals with chief executives. The president’s economic policy has drifted far from principles that long defined the Republican Party. Is it capitalism at all?

“A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and lifelong bus aficionado.

Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue.

How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.

1min.AI gives you lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for only $75.

Internxt is a secure cloud storage platform offering a 100TB lifetime subscription for $850.

How to meet people on AdultFriendFinder and what kind of success rate can you expect from this adult dating site.

A list of some of the alternative app stores iPhone users in the EU can try today. 

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for February 22, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1709 on February 22 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Workers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted for a contract with raises and layoff protections, meaning more than 4,000 nurses will return.

A major winter storm on Sunday and Monday is expected to bring delays and cancellations across much of the Northeast.

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BBC's "The Walsh Sisters" feels truly connected to Marian Keyes' characters while standing on its own two feet. TV review.

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"It also takes a lot of energy to train a human."

The president seems as intent on tariffs as ever and argues that his trade agenda is succeeding, despite little evidence to support it

Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

Wikipedia editors have decided to remove all links to Archive.today, a web archiving service that they said has been linked to more than 695,000 times across the online encyclopedia.

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

People brought AI companions on real dates at a New York cafe, chatting with screens instead of humans. This AI dating event shows virtual relationships.

Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.”

YouTube Music Premium subscribers started hearing ads on home devices this week, a glitch that Google says has since been resolved.

Is Microsoft's gaming division doubling down on AI?

An interruption in the flow of helium to the upper stage may require that the rocket be removed from the launchpad for repairs.

Trump also warned: "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs."

Insiders say U.S. has plans to host content blocked by other countries, including extremist content banned by the European Union.

The move signaled anew that the president would press ahead with his trade war despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.

Every cord cutter should have a digital antenna. Here's why and what you should look for.

The market volatility may be leading retail investors astray.

As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.

Pinterest users still report faulty AI content labelling, account bans, and slop inundating their feeds, as the platform leans into AI.

During Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway sold more equities than it bought, continuing to whittle away at its big Apple and Bank of America stakes and slashing its already modest Amazon.com holding.

Jesse Van Rootselaar's descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Engineering majors typically earn more than $75,000 within five years of graduating from college, placing them among the highest-paid graduates.

Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators, and VCs.

What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets again adjust to a changing landscape.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s tariffs has jolted Washington and the business world. Here’s what to watch next.

How to watch Serie A for free. Watch Atalanta vs. Napoli in Serie A for free from anywhere in the world.

Tech giants, including Meta and Alphabet, are spending lavishly on splashy billboard ads, courting on-the-fence politicians and bulking up their ranks of lobbyists.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream India vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

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From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.

Plus: The cybersecurity community grapples with Epstein files revelations, the US State Department plans an online anti-censorship “portal” for the world, and more.

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.

From disappointments to scandals to Madison Chock and Evan Bates’ silver medal, figure skating brought some of the biggest surprises of the Milano Cortina Games. We talked to Adam Rippon to find out why.

India’s prime minister acceded to many of President Trump’s demands under pressure of heavy tariffs. It would be awkward to reject them now.

The storied Los Angeles retailer, once recognized as an arbiter of West Coast style, has been acquired by the mass-market brand Aritzia.

Dan Ariely, a behavioral scientist at Duke, sought out the convicted sex offender for his research. Their yearslong correspondence suggests it wasn’t all business.

Tech leaders are beginning to worry about the public’s underwhelming enthusiasm for their plans to remake the world with artificial intelligence. Will that burst the bubble?

Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is the best Windows laptop we've tested. See how it compares to other Windows 11 laptops.

Sony’s LinkBuds Clip favor pastel colors and an all-plastic construction over metallic accents and exotic materials like titanium. These are some of the best-sounding open-ear wireless earbuds you can buy.

With NASA preparing to return to the moon, the space agency revealed how it's learning from past failures.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Michigan vs. Duke in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream UConn vs. Villanova in 2026.

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Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Wales vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Save on an Apple MacBook Air 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).

Get lifetime access to Pansophy’s fully local AI desktop assistant for $59.97 — private, unlimited, and cloud-free through Feb. 22.

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The exemption was shut down last year by President Trump based, in part, on the same legal grounds as the tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream Sri Lanka vs. England in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

India hosted one of the world's biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

Tech and world leaders flocked to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit

Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

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Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream France vs. Italy in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

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