timef 02/16/2026
- Cloudflare Reports Issues as X and Amazon Web Services Are Disrupted nytimes.com2026-02-16 22:40:18
Cloudflare, the tech company that provides services for a wide range of apps and websites, said it was working to fix an internal issue.
- How a Trump Tax Break Rescued Horse Racing nytimes.com2026-02-16 18:00:50
Owners spent nearly $1.5 billion last year on racehorses, a big increase over 2024. A new tax provision allows them to immediately deduct the full cost of the purchase.
- Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy nytimes.com2026-02-16 08:53:12
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.
- Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount nytimes.com2026-02-16 07:47:45
Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal.
- Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars nytimes.com2026-02-16 04:01:41
Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
- Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties nytimes.com2026-02-16 03:35:07
Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.
- ‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales nytimes.com2026-02-16 02:46:28
Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.
- More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too. nytimes.com2026-02-15 18:02:09
In Minneapolis, videos of the Alex Pretti killing undermined the federal government’s account. But an A.I. video of Brad Pitt shows the dangers ahead.
