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19 February 2026 Vol 19
Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31

Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31

Charlie Kirk, the prominent right-wing activist and podcast host, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.…
Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years

Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years

On Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation to create a regulation “sandbox” that would allow artificial intelligence companies to experiment…
Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent

Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent

There’s been great interest in what Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab is building with its $2 billion in seed funding…
How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds

How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds

There are times when you may want to prevent videos and GIFs from automatically playing in your social media feeds.…
Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

President Donald Trump has cast his shadow over the latest forecast on US greenhouse gas emissions. Reductions in planet-heating pollution…
Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event

Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event

Charlie Kirk, the internet personality and cofounder of Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday afternoon at Utah Valley University…
While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

With Anduril’s help, Australia has done what the U.S. Navy has struggled to accomplish: transition an extra-large undersea drone from…
OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing deal

OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing deal

Oracle sent its shares soaring after markets closed yesterday after reporting that it signed multiple multi-billion-dollar contracts with several customers.…
YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators

YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators

YouTube announced on Wednesday that its multi-language audio feature has officially launched after a two-year-long pilot. Now, millions of YouTubers…
Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the new Going Public Stage

Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the new Going Public Stage

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities…