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Pedestrians in Times Square in the snow during a winter storm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in New York, USA.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. natural gas prices rose more than 3% on Monday as a major winter storm hit the northeastern part of the country, affecting 35 million people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.As cities and towns on the U.S. East Coast brace for major late-winter storms, forecasters are warning of 1 to 2 feet of snow in many areas, maximum wind speeds of 110 miles per hour and coastal flooding. natural gas futures As of 12:43…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the AI Impact Summit gathering in New Delhi, India on February 19, 2026. Barwika Chhabra | ReutersOpenAI on Monday announced multi-year partnerships with four consulting firms to help deploy its Frontier enterprise platform. Artificial intelligence startups announced the formation of the Frontier Alliance. AccentureBoston Consulting Group; cap gemini McKinsey & Company, according to the release. The company did not disclose financial details of the partnership. Lan Guan, Accenture’s chief AI and data officer, said OpenAI’s Frontier Alliance is an example of how product, consulting and strategy firms should work together to accelerate AI adoption.…
Despite Celtic and Rangers both dropping points on Sunday, Martin O’Neill and Danny Rolle continued their bid for the Scottish Premiership title.The Hoops lost 2-1 to Hibernian, with Kai Andrews’ late winner giving the visitors their first win in 16 years at Celtic Park. Meanwhile, Rangers fought back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with bottom club Livingston. Cristian Montano was sent off just after the hour mark, and the game turned in their favor, with goals from Emmanuel Fernandes and Mikey Moore securing a point. This comes after Hearts defeated Falkirk on Saturday and they currently hold a…
On Sunday, a group of analysts called Citrini Research published a remarkable paper showing how agent AI could cause massive economic disruption over the next two years. This scenario assumes a report two years from now in which the unemployment rate has doubled and the total stock market has fallen by more than a third. The report states: AI capabilities have improved, companies need fewer workers, white-collar layoffs have increased, displaced workers have spent less, margin pressures have led companies to invest more in AI, and AI capabilities have improved. It was a negative feedback loop with no natural brakes…The…
Crude oil fell from a six-month high on Monday after Oman announced it would continue a third round of talks with Washington and the Iranian government in Geneva this week.Tensions have continued across the Middle East for weeks after US President Donald Trump suggested an attack on Iran could be imminent. Since then, calm has returned to oil markets after reports on Friday said the attacks would be limited to military and government facilities, reducing the risk of prolonging the conflict between the two countries and Iranian retaliation against US military bases in the region. “The geopolitical atmosphere has softened…
Brian Barritt, Aalyria CTO and FounderProvided by: AaririaIn 2022, google We spun out a project focused on high-speed communication networks into a startup called Aalyria. Less than four years later, Aalyria has been valued by investors at $1.3 billion in a new funding round, reflecting the surge in demand for reliable and fast communications. Aalyria’s software helps networks deliver better services across land, sea, and space. The $100 million in new funding comes as the U.S. government ramps up spending on defense technology and national security satellites and the Trump administration seeks to overtake China. SpaceX’s Starlink has won government…
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference after the Democratic Party’s weekly policy luncheon at the Capitol on December 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.Annabelle Gordon ReuterA group of Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a bill that would require repayment of tariffs paid under President Donald Trump’s higher mandate, which the Supreme Court rejected on Friday.The bill, led by Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and Ed Markey of Massachusetts, follows the Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 ruling Friday striking down most of President Trump’s tariffs.”President Trump’s illegal tax policies have already caused lasting damage to…
To commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death, the remains of St. Francis have been exhibited to the public for the first time. On Saturday morning, the saint’s skeleton was exhumed from a sarcophagus in the crypt of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in the central Italian town of Assisi. The bones were then laid out on a table in the crypt before being transferred to the lower church of the basilica. Later that day, about 300 monks attended a Solemn Vespers celebration in the lower church, according to a statement from the cathedral. The…
Rory McIlroy said he was happy with his positive progress at the Genesis Invitational, despite falling just short after Sunday’s surge.Jacob Bridgman fought off attacks from McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama to win his first PGA Tour title with a one-shot victory at 18 under par at Riviera Country Club. Although McIlroy didn’t get his first win of the season, he insisted the week was an encouraging step towards the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship. “If you look at my play last week (at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am), I definitely had some big numbers, making birdies, but I…
The last five days to save up to $680 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are officially over. These yearly lowest rates expire on February 27th at 11:59 PM PT. If you’re planning your 2026 technology events calendar, now is not the time to wait. Register now to secure savings before prices go up. What to expect at Disrupt 2026 Each year, Disrupt brings together more than 10,000 founders, technology leaders, and venture capitalists to San Francisco’s Moscone West. From October 13th to 15th, you’ll gain valuable lessons and curated networking opportunities designed to elevate your startup’s trajectory, accelerate your career,…