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Most US stocks are falling, though gains for Walmart and Deere limit the damage

The majority of U.S. stocks are falling on Thursday, but gains for Walmart, Deere and other companies are helping to limit the damage.

Bayer agrees to pay more than $7 billion in Roundup settlement

Bayer is settling tens of thousands of lawsuits over Roundup, according to the New York Times.

Audible launches read, listen feature

There's a new way for book lovers to experience their favorite stories.

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to bring Ai to more countries

Microsoft is planning to invest $50 billion to expand artificial intelligence in poorer, developing countries.

British police arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct

ABC News reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

2 17 2026 Teen Substance Abuse Interview

How to talk to your children about substance abuse

Teen substance abuse is not a new problem, but that doesn't mean parents always know where to start to help their child.

SC State president to hold online update Thursday

On Wednesday, South Carolina State University (SCSU) announced via social media and the university's website that SC State President Alexander Conyers will provide an update during an online session at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19.

Physician Assistants meet with lawmakers, advocate for efficiency and rural care

A new bill hopes to remove some of the red tape faced they face on a day-to-day basis, and make care in rural areas more accessible.

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

Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their states' 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.

Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward…

Should they? Can they? - Subcommittee explores possible impeachment of Solicitor Byron Gipson

"I will not participate in feeding into this hyper nonsense political b-s that's extorting people with broken hearts and taking advantage of people going through some real stuff," says Rep. Justin Bamberg on the Constitutional Laws Subcommittee.

EU's privacy watchdog launches probe into X's Ai chatbot

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot faces yet another European investigation.

WBD reopens Paramount talks

The bidding war for media giant Warner Brothers Discovery is heating up.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to face what could be his most critical audience yet.

South Carolina measles outbreak total at 962

The measles total in South Carolina has reached over 960 cases since Friday, say health officials.

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia

An exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month, a federal judge ruled on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington's legacy.