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Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show. On "The Late Show" Tuesday, Colbert said he was surprised by a statement from CBS denying that its lawyers told... Read More.

US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in December, but a decline in permits for future construction pointed to underlying weakness amid higher mortgage rates and material costs. Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, rose 4.1% to a seasonally... Read More.

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing. Two of the six were... Read More.

Trump adviser Hassett suggests New York Fed researchers be punished for tariffs argument

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

By Michael S. Derby Feb 18 (Reuters) - Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, on Wednesday said those behind a New York Federal Reserve research paper that argued the costs of tariffs are borne mostly by Americans should be punished for... Read More.

Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their state's ability to set environmental regulations, a move that comes as President Donald Trump 's administration pushes to roll back environmental rules on power plants, water and greenhouse gases. The Alabama Legislature on... Read More.

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it's crazy and it works, then it's not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation... Read More.

Big Food pours millions into rebrands as obesity drugs reshape US demand

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

By Sriparna Roy and Juveria Tabassum Feb 18 (Reuters) - Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Companies that previously took... Read More.

As US agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. farmers, though punished by slumping prices after last year's monster corn harvest, are expected to cut back only slightly on their plantings of the grain in 2026 as they brace for a fourth straight year of... Read More.

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing. Two of the six... Read More.

Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children. Meta's CEO is expected to answer tough questions on Wednesday from attorneys representing a now 20-year-old woman identified by the... Read More.

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Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Trump adviser Hassett suggests New York Fed researchers be punished for tariffs argument

Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

Big Food pours millions into rebrands as obesity drugs reshape US demand

As US agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

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