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Ukraine’s former energy minister was detained on his way out of the country in connection with a major corruption scandal, authorities announced Sunday. Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said its detectives had “detained a former energy minister as part of the Midas case,” referring to a wide-ranging investigation into corruption in Ukraine’s energy sector that sparked a major political crisis last year. NABU added in a statement that “initial investigative operations are ongoing and are being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law,” without naming the former minister. The scandal, which focused on allegations of kickbacks from contractors…
Hollywood groups are objecting to a new AI video model called SeaDance 2.0, claiming it has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement. ByteDance, the Chinese company that recently closed a deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations (retaining a stake in the new joint venture), launched Seedance 2.0 earlier this week. According to the Wall Street Journal, this updated model is now available to Chinese users of ByteDance’s Jianying app, and the company says it will soon be available to global users of its CapCut app. Similar to tools like OpenAI’s Sora, Seedance allows users to create videos (currently…
Amy Schumer is advocating for self-love this Valentine’s Day, even if it feels like a train wreck. In fact, the I Feel Pretty star shared a glimpse of her plans for a relatable love day a month after filing for divorce from husband Chris Fischer. “Give yourself all the love today. Happy Bye Day,” Amy wrote in a selfie on her Instagram Stories on February 14th. In the snap, the 44-year-old can be seen posing in front of a makeshift ‘crying corner’ sign. To complete her set-up, Amy, who gave the camera wide eyes and a tight smile, grabbed a…
February 15, 2026, Munich, Bavaria: The logo of the Munich Security Council can be seen on the chairs in the main hall. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture Alliance via Getty Images)Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesMany European policymakers appear still to be wiser from US Vice President J.D. Vance’s harsh words for the region at last year’s Munich Security Conference.So it may not be all that surprising that comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday highlighting the shared traditions, goals and challenges of the United States and Europe at this year’s event provided…
Consumer staples have been the main beneficiary as investors shift their bets toward 2026, starting with tech stocks. Consumer staples is the third-best performing sector on the S&P 500 year-to-date, behind materials and energy. The sector will rise by more than 15.5% in 2026, while the overall market index will remain largely unchanged during this period. Market-weighted valuations for consumer staples have soared to their highest levels since the 1990s, Wolf Research wrote in a note Tuesday. Earlier this month, Bank of America found that net inflows into the sector as a percentage of market capitalization were at an all-time…
Looking at photos of Ted Bundy now, it’s hard to understand what unsuspecting people saw in the 1970s. According to many, he was a handsome and charming man. It’s the eternal story of serial killer Bundy, who was executed 37 years ago, and when his story is told on screen, he has historically been played by some really good-looking men, including Mark Harmon, Cary Elwes, Billy Campbell, James Marsters, Adam Long, Zac Efron, and Chad Michael Murray — all ways to illustrate that he’s a man who had no problem letting women down because of his looks. “Bundy represents our…
Sam Darnold (14 years old) of the Seattle Seahawks plays under center during the New England Patriots game against the New England Patriots on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.Jamie Schwabelow | Sports Illustrated | Getty ImagesThe Super Bowl ended last week, but plans are already being made for the 2026 NFL season.In the days leading up to the Feb. 8 game, the NFL announced that it would host regular-season games for the first time in Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro as part of next season’s nine overseas games (two more than in 2025).”Over the…
After all, she said, “I only have one brain. Sometimes I bleed a little bit.” That said, beyond thrills, her novels tend to run the gamut in terms of plot. Whether it’s ex-con Millie’s adventures into her Winchester home in The Housemaid or nurse Brooke’s encounter with an ex-con in the maximum security prison where she works in The Inmate. That’s by specification. “I want to continue to enjoy it for myself,” she said of her transition from doctor to writer. “I quit my job to do this, and I don’t want it to be a chore. I always want…
AI disruption has disrupted global stock markets in recent weeks, putting every sector in the crosshairs of investors looking to bet on which industries will be upended by the inevitable wave of agent AI. There will almost certainly be more such moments this week, with AI luminaries taking the stage at events in India. Andriy Onufriyenko | Moments | Getty ImagesA look back at last week’s volatility could provide clues for next week’s trading, as the impact of a series of announcements by the US-based AI giant spread across sectors and across the Atlantic. In Europe, software companies were hit,…
Shai Hope’s unbeaten half-century saw West Indies advance to the last eight and Nepal eliminated from the T20 World Cup.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished February 15, 2026February 15, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareWest Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over Nepal in India.After restricting Nepal to 133-8 in 20 overs on Sunday, captain Shai Hope’s 61 not out helped the team to 134-1 in 15.2 overs in the Group C encounter at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Recommended stories list of 3…