February 15, 2026

Meta Slashes Payments to Indian Fact-Checkers by Up to Half, Raising Survival Concerns

Meta cuts fact-checker payouts in India by 33-50% for six months. Smaller groups may face layoffs as Social media giant pushes Community Notes.

February 15, 2026

Australians Spend Big on Durable Goods, Fueling Inflation and Rate Hikes

Australians increased shopping for items like armchairs and coffee machines after financial relief, pushing up inflation. This spending surge helped the Reserve Bank raise interest rates to control rising prices.

February 15, 2026

Four New Astronauts Reach ISS After NASA's Rare Medical Evacuation

Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station, replacing the evacuated crew due to a serious health issue. Spacewalks and research paused during the small crew period.

February 15, 2026

Man Attacks Two Women in Brooklyn Subway, Pushes One Onto Tracks

A 25-year-old man attacked two women inside a Brooklyn subway station, pushing one onto the tracks and punching another. The suspect was arrested by NYPD. Both victims are expected to survive.

February 15, 2026

US Army Strikes Over 30 ISIL Targets in Syria, Killing 50+ Fighters in Operation Hawkeye

US forces hit 30+ ISIL targets in Syria, killing and capturing over 50 fighters in Operation Hawkeye. They acted after ISIL killed 2 US soldiers and an interpreter last year.