NYTIMES (Paul Ford) - The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun
We’re entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.
NYTIMES (Michelle Cottle) - Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.
WASHINGTONPOST (Hannah Knowles) - Beshear is latest 2028 contender to write a book, focused on faith
The Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky will rebuke “how faith has been hijacked” by Donald Trump and other figures, his publisher says.
WASHINGTONPOST (Abbie Cheeseman, Lior Soroka, Siham Shamalakh) - As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by
Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.
WASHINGTONPOST (Matthew Choi) - AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.
NPR (Bobby Allyn) - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial
The case is seen as a test of social media's legal responsibility for platform design features that plaintiffs' lawyers say exacerbated mental health issues in young people.
The case is seen as a test of social media's legal responsibility for platform design features that plaintiffs' lawyers say exacerbated mental health issues in young people.Open
NPR (Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez) - State public-option health plans expand but can't fill gaps left by federal changes
Nevada recently became the third state to offer one of the plans on the ACA marketplaces. They're intended to be a cheaper insurance option but so far they make only a marginal difference in price.
Nevada recently became the third state to offer one of the plans on the ACA marketplaces. They're intended to be a cheaper insurance option but so far they make only a marginal difference in price.Open
NPR (Ayana Archie) - Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there
It's a word that evokes national pride and rare talent, and one that has been around for thousands of years.
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| Source | https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5717092/winter-olympics-2026-word-of-week |
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NPR (Mika Ellison) - 8 creative ways to build your village, according to our listeners
NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.
NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.Open
WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig) - Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump
In New York, Philadelphia and elsewhere, elected Democrats are taking steps to try to limit immigration crackdowns like the one winding down in Minneapolis.