[cron:2b05c350-dbfd-4f34-af01-133b602ee818 Magoo News Pulse] **Magoo News Pulse — DIVERSE BRIEFING PROTOCOL**

**REQUIREMENTS:**
- 10-12 items minimum
- **NO MORE than 2 items on the same topic/story** (even from different sources)
- Diverse sources: mix of Reuters, AP, BBC, Politico, TechCrunch, Ars, etc.

**STEP 1:** Read memory, extract existing URLs

**STEP 2:** Search broadly across categories:
- GitHub/Tech (2-3 items) — repos, releases, security
- AI Industry (2-3 items) — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, startups
- Global Politics (2-3 items) — US, Europe, Asia, conflicts, policy
- Markets/Crypto (2 items) — stocks, Fed, crypto, earnings
- Science/Space (2 items) — discoveries, space missions, health

**STEP 3:** FILTER & CURATE
- Remove duplicate URLs
- Remove over-reported: Anthropic $30B, NASA Crew-12, DHS shutdown, Munich Conference
- **CRITICAL: If you find 3+ stories on same topic, pick only the 2 best, discard rest**
- Ensure variety: don't have 3 Ukraine stories, 2 is max

**STEP 4:** Format briefing
📰 **Magoo Briefing** — [Time EST], [Date]

🛠 **TECH:**
🤖 **AI:**
🌍 **GLOBAL:**
💰 **MARKETS:**
🔬 **SCIENCE:**

**STEP 5:** Send via message tool to 6558388607

**STEP 6:** Append URLs to memory

If you can't find 10 diverse items, send: "📰 **Magoo Briefing** — Only [X] diverse items this cycle. Waiting for more news."
Current time: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 — 10:20 AM (UTC)


Let me start by reading memory to extract existing URLs, then search broadly across categories for news.

Question: news URLs briefing recent articles


- https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/16/hong-kong-regulator-approves-first-crypto-company-license-since-june — Hong Kong license
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2xl1e41eo — Ancient bone/elephants
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gn239exlo — Dark web rescue
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2grggdzweo — Robert Duvall dies

## 📰 News Briefing — 23:41 UTC (18:41 EST)

### URLs Reported:
- https://dev.to/daripimen/repolens-ai-understand-any-github-repository-in-seconds-4ko3 — RepoLens AI tool
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/china — Greece spy case
- https://theaiinsider.tech/2026/02/16/rezolve-ai-acquires-reward-for-230m-to-expand-agentic-commerce-platform/ — Rezolve A

Source: memory/2026-02-16.md#L205-L224

## News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-16 22:03 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

### Magoo Briefing — 5:03 PM EST, Monday Feb 16, 2026
Sent 12 diverse items covering Tech, AI, Global Politics, Markets, Science, and Security.

### Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)
- https://www.latestly.com/technology/cve-2026-2441-google-chrome-gets-latest-security-update-fixes-highly-vulnerable-zero-day-flaw-exploited-by-hackers-check-more-details-7316337.html
- https://www.livemint.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-chip-shortage-semiconductor-industry-elon-musk-tim-cook-samsung-micron-11771240405329.html
- https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110179/report-ps6-may-be-delayed-to-2028-or-2029-due-to-parabolic-rise-in-

Source: memory/2026-02-16-2203-news-pulse.md#L1-L16

## News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-14 12:20 UTC (Diverse Briefing)
- https://github.blog/changelog/2026-02-13-github-agentic-workflows-are-now-in-technical-preview/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/12/two-new-apple-products-coming-soon/
- https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-02-13/openai-accuses-chinas-deepseek-of-stealing-ai-technology
- https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/13/new-ai-video-generator-seedance-tom-cruise-brad-pitt
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg8xjm8932o
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-war-us-3rd-round-peace-talks-zelenskyy-
- https://www.arabnews.com/node/2633006/world
- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-train-sabotage-olympics-2026-

Source: memory/2026-02-14-news-pulse.md#L1-L16

## News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-16 19:40 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

### Magoo Briefing — 2:40 PM EST, Monday Feb 16, 2026
Sent 11 diverse items covering Tech, AI, Global Politics, Markets, Science, and Regulatory.

### Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)
- https://spectrum.ieee.org/dram-shortage
- https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/new-chrome-zero-day-cve-2026-2441-under.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-beyondtrust-flaw-within-three-days/
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-create-chatgpt-like-ai-model-for-neuroscience-to-build-one-of-the-most-detailed-mouse-brain-maps-to-date/ar-AA1O0mDu
- https://influencermagazine.uk/2026/

Source: memory/2026-02-16-1940-news-pulse.md#L1-L20

## News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-16 16:20 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

### Magoo Briefing — 11:20 AM EST, Monday Feb 16, 2026
Sent 12 diverse items covering Tech, AI, Global Politics, Markets, and Science.

### Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)
- https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110168/western-digital-runs-out-of-hdd-capacity-ceo-says-massive-ai-deals-secured-price-surges-ahead/index.html
- https://www.theverge.com/tech (DHS subpoenas)
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/pentagon-threatens-anthropic-ai-safeguards-dispute.html
- https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/disney-bytedance-seedance
- https://nypost.com/2026/02/16/business/california-ballot-measures-that-appear-aimed-at-openai-were-filed-by-

Source: memory/2026-02-16-1620-news-pulse.md#L1-L22


Let me get the full list of recent URLs from memory files to avoid duplicates, then search for news across all categories simultaneously.

Question: GitHub open source release security 2026

Question: AI industry news OpenAI Google Meta startup February 2026


- **Papers:** 125 new AI papers published today
- **Status:** Monitoring for SOTA claims

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## 📰 News Briefing — 23:20 UTC (18:20 EST)

### URLs Reported:
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d64p3q2d0o — US Navy near Iran
- https://www.reuters.com/world/ — Ukraine energy warning, Kenya strike, Burkina Faso attack
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6qg6l31l3o — Navalny mother statement
- https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/16/harvard-cuts-bitcoin-exposure-by-20-adds-new-ether-position — Harvard cuts bitcoin
- https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/16/bitcoin-s-slide-may-signal-broader-market-trouble-and-a-u-s-recession-mike-mcglone-says — Bitcoin $10K warning
- https://www.coindesk.com/ — Russia crypto turnover
- https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/16/nexo-partners-with-bakkt-reenters-the-u-s-with-crypto-yield-lending-and-exchange-services — Nexo US return
- https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/16/hong-kong-regulator-approves-first-crypto-company-license-since-june — Hong Kong license
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2xl1e41eo — Ancient bone/elephants
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gn239exlo — Dark web rescue
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2grggdzweo — Robert Duvall dies

## 📰 News Briefing — 23:41 UTC (18:41 EST)

### URLs Reported:
- https://dev.to/daripimen/repolens-ai-understand-any-github-repository-in-seconds-4ko3 — RepoLens AI tool
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/china — Greece spy case
- https://theaiinsider.tech/2026/02/16/rezolve-ai-acquires-reward-for-230m-to-expand-agentic-commerce-platform/ — Rezolve AI $230M
- https://www.fintechfutures.com/venture-capital-funding/uptiq-lands-25m-series-b-to-expand-qore — Uptiq $25M Series B
- https://www.palmbeachpost.com/press-release/story/142445/adapt-raises-10m-seed-to-become-the-ai-computer-for-business/ — Adapt $10M seed
- https://www.reuters.com/world/ — Burkina Faso attack, Ukraine energy warning
- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/02/15/world/asia/china-nuclear.html — China nuclear expansion
- https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/16/okx-snags-european-payments-license-for-stablecoin-and-crypto-card-expansion — OKX EU license
- https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/16/hong-kong-regulator-approves-first-crypto-company-license-since-june — Hong Kong crypto license
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd8elz20jpo — Lovers' Arch collapse
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c70nkpdz7xgo — Austrian ski jumper disqualified


Question: GitHub open source release security 2026

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PentestAgent - AI Penetration Testing Tool With Prebuilt Attack Playbooks and HexStrike Integration
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Cyber Security News · CyberPedia · By Guru Baran · - February 15, 2026 · PentestAgent · PentestAgent, an open-source AI agent framework from researcher Masic (GH05TCREW), has introduced enhanced capabilities, including prebuilt attack playbooks ...
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In GitHub's advisory pipeline, some advisories move faster than others - Help Net Security
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Sinisa Markovic, Senior Staff Writer, Help Net Security February 16, 2026 ... GitHub Security Advisories are used to distribute vulnerability information in open-source projects and security tools.
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Researchers Uncover 454,000+ Malicious Open Source Packages - Infosecurity Magazine
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Security researchers have warned ... of the Software Supply Chain report that developers downloaded components 9.8 trillion times last year across Maven Central, PyPl, npm and NuGet....
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2026 Security Slam at KubeCon: Open to All Open Source Projects - Tech Edu Byte
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The Security Slam aims to prevent such incidents by fostering a culture of security-first development. One of the most exciting aspects of the 2026 Security Slam at KubeCon is its inclusivity.
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Malicious Commands in GitHub Codespaces Enable RCE - Infosecurity Magazine
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News 5 February 2026 · News Reporter · Email Alessandro · Follow @a_mascellino · A set of attack vectors in GitHub Codespaces have been uncovered that enable remote code execution (RCE) by opening a malicious repository or pull request.
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Question: GitHub open source release security 2026


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Question: AI industry news OpenAI Google Meta February 2026


Question: AI industry news OpenAI Google Meta February 2026

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AI Updates Today (February 2026) – Latest AI Model Releases
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LLM Stats tracks all major language model version releases in real-time. This includes updates from OpenAI (GPT series, o-series), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), Meta (Llama), Mistral, DeepSeek, and other providers.
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From OpenAI to Google, India hosts global AI summit | Reuters
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Key speakers at the summit include Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Reliance (RELI.NS), opens new tab Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis who will address the event on Thursday.
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All the important news from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit | TechCrunch
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3:20 AM PST · February 16, 2026 · With an eye towards luring more AI investment to the country, India is hosting a four-day AI Impact Summit this week that will be attended by executives from major AI labs and Big Tech, including OpenAI, ...
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India’s AI Impact Summit 2026: Global AI leadership & economic growth
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Notable attendees include French ... as Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Qualcomm, reflecting a blend of policy and private-sector perspectives....
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Reuters AI News | Latest Headlines and Developments | Reuters
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Top executives from global AI giants will join several world leaders in New Delhi this week for a major artificial intelligence summit, at a time when India is trying to lure more investment in the industry. ago · OpenClaw founder Steinberger joins OpenAI, open-source bot becomes foundation · ago · India's AI Summit opening in New Delhi marred by long queues, confusion · ago · Anthropic's revenue run-rate doubled in India in 4 months, says CEO Amodei · ago · UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots · EventMomentum AI New York, opens new tab · 27-28 Apr 2026 ·
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Agentic AI Market to Reach US$ 98.26 Billion by 2033, Growing at 46.9% CAGR with North America Holding 40% Share, Led by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta, Anthropic, IBM, AWS, NVIDIA, Cohere, and AI21 Labs
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Press release - DataM Intelligence 4Market Research LLP - Agentic AI Market to Reach US$ 98.26 Billion by 2033, Growing at 46.9% CAGR with North America Holding 40% Share, Led by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta, Anthropic, IBM, AWS, ...
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Question: AI industry news OpenAI Google Meta February 2026


Question: global politics news US Europe Asia February 17 2026


Question: global politics news US Europe Asia February 17 2026

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Quiet markets, loud diplomacy: All eyes on Iran | Reuters
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People walk past an anti-US billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
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Tuesday morning news: February 17, 2026 | WORLD
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The news of the day, including U.S. and Iran set for second round of nuclear talks, U.S. is mediating another round of peace talks between Ukraine and…
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Reuters Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
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Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage.
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Politics Hub | Tuesday 17 February 2026 - World News
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The Wrap | Jack Elsom and Jenny Kleeman | Tuesday 17 February 2026
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AJA Newsbites – February 17, 2026 - THE AsiaN
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Following his visit to Washington, Hun Manet is also scheduled to travel to Geneva, Switzerland, and Brussels, Belgium, for working visits from February 15 to 27, 2026. Nasir Aijaz, Sindh Courier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Pakistan is working closely with European partners to curb illegal immigration.
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Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank
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But his presence was still a political and potentially military threat to his rivals. ... Beyond restoring security, a push to rebuild Haiti’s society and create jobs is vital to any lasting solution. But who will fund such an effort, as the cycle of violence continues? ... Dr Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, provided evidence on 3 February. ... The 2026 UN Water Conference can still have a big impact this year – if it can discuss water action as critical to human wellbeing and economic activity and focus on pragmatic solutions.
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Question: global politics news US Europe Asia February 17 2026


Question: markets stocks crypto Bitcoin February 17 2026


Question: markets stocks crypto Bitcoin February 17 2026

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction 2026 2027 2028 - 2030 - InvestingHaven
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Trade crypto, stocks, and ETFs ... you could lose your entire investment. Understand the risks here · Today, Bitcoin trades at 68466.49. Tomorrow, February 17, 2026, ......
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Top 10 Cryptos To Invest In February 2026 [By Market Cap]
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Here is a list of the top 10 crypto ... 16th February 2026 from Source: Coinmarketcap.com · Bitcoin remains the best crypto to buy for both beginners and experienced traders....
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Crypto winter 2026: institutional risk-off and quantum threat | MarketScreener
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In its February 12 shareholder · letter, Coinbase (COIN) reiterated that it will continue “buying the dip” both in Bitcoin and in its own shares, signaling confidence in long-term fundamentals despite near-term volatility. Meanwhile, Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is widely expected to announce another sizable purchase. Its founder, Michael Saylor, recently posted “99>98” on X, a · message interpreted by market participants as a hint that the company’s upcoming 99th Bitcoin acquisition will exceed its 98th purchase of 1,142 BTC.
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Bitcoin Price Today February 17, 2026: BTC Stabilises at USD 68,880 as Global Crypto Market Sentiment Improves | 📲 LatestLY
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Bitcoin price rose to USD 68,880 on February 17, 2026, driven by consistent institutional inflows and positive global market sentiment. The cryptocurrency has stabilised above key support levels, with analysts eyeing the USD 70,000 resistance mark.
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BTC Forecast: 2026, 2027 & Long-Term AI Predictions
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... For today, February 17th, 2026 (Tuesday), our AI-driven analysis projects that Bitcoin is anticipated to trade within a range of <strong>$67,456.2085 to $69,510.7124, with an average target price of $68,483.4605</strong>.
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Question: markets stocks crypto Bitcoin February 17 2026


Question: science space discovery health news February 17 2026


Question: science space discovery health news February 17 2026

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ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news
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18, 2026  When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies ... ... Jan. 8, 2026  A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium.
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Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily
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Scientists Discover a Hidden Gut Bacterium Linked to Good Health · Feb. 14, 2026  A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of ... Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Could Backfire Without This Key Enzyme · Feb. 13, 2026  Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene.
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Breaking News -- ScienceDaily
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14, 2026  A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of ... Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Could Backfire Without This Key Enzyme · Feb. 13, 2026  Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present.
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Top Science News -- ScienceDaily
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12, 2026  Deep inside a nearby galaxy cloaked in thick clouds of gas and dust, astronomers have uncovered a surprising treasure trove of organic molecules using the James Webb Space Telescope. Peering through ... AI Reads Brain MRIs in Seconds and Flags Emergencies · Feb. 10, 2026  Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an AI system that can interpret brain MRI scans in just seconds, accurately identifying a wide range of neurological conditions and determining ... Physicists Discover What Controls the Speed of Quantum Time
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Latest News -- ScienceDaily
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Breaking science news and articles on global warming, extrasolar planets, stem cells, bird flu, autism, nanotechnology, dinosaurs, evolution -- the latest discoveries in astronomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate & environment, computers, engineering, health & medicine, math, physics, ...
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Question: science space discovery health news February 17 2026


Question: US Iran nuclear talks peace diplomacy 2026


Question: US Iran nuclear talks peace diplomacy 2026

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2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations - Wikipedia
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As part of the peace proposals, Iran offered to build at least 19 additional reactors, suggesting that contracts for these projects could help revive the struggling U.S. nuclear industry. Araghchi's planned speech announcing this, however, was cancelled. On May 27, Trump said both sides were ...
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US | Reuters
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[1/2]People gather near a missile on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab ...
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U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions - ...
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Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran were scheduled to resume on Tuesday in Switzerland, as the Middle East remained on alert over the possibility of an American attack should the negotiations collapse.
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Iran FM in Geneva for US talks, as IRGC holds drills in Strait of Hormuz | Nuclear Energy News | Al Jazeera
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Iran's top diplomat says he hopes to achieve 'fair and equitable deal' in high-stakes second round of talks on Tuesday.
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Question: US Iran nuclear talks peace diplomacy 2026


Question: stock market earnings Fed tariffs February 17 2026


Question: stock market earnings Fed tariffs February 17 2026

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Nasdaq Hits Record Highs as Tech Momentum Offsets Dow Pullback; Markets Await Nvidia Earnings - Market Updates
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These comments have kept Treasury yields relatively steady as traders recalibrate their expectations for the Fed's next move. The market is now pricing in a higher probability of rates remaining "higher for longer," pending more definitive evidence of cooling price pressures. Looking ahead, the primary catalyst for the week remains the earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA), scheduled for Wednesday after the close.
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Tariffs in the second Trump administration - Wikipedia
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the CIT’s decision on August 29, 2025. The rulings were stayed pending appeal, allowing the tariffs to remain in effect. The Supreme Court consolidated V.O.S. Selections and Learning Resources into a single case and heard oral arguments in November 2025. A decision is expected in 2026...
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Reuters Tariffs | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit New Delhi in early March to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the framework for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, Canadian official Victor Fedeli said on Monday.
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Americans, not other countries, paid Trump's tariffs in 2025
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Trump's tariffs equated to a tax increase of $1,000 per household in 2025, according to a Feb. 6 report from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. Households are expected to pay another $1,300 in 2026.
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Americans shouldered nearly 90% of the $264 billion in tariff costs, says N.Y. Federal Reserve Bank | Washington Times
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“In 2026, Trump’s tariffs will increase federal tax revenues by $171.1 billion, or 0.54 percent of GDP, making the tariffs the largest tax hike since 1993,” the foundation reported, referring to the gross domestic product.
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Question: stock market earnings Fed tariffs February 17 2026


Question: space mission science breakthrough February 2026


Question: space mission science breakthrough February 2026

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2026 in spaceflight - Wikipedia
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On 11 February, China performed a successful in-flight abort test of the new Mengzhou spacecraft, which verified the spacecraft's launch escape system performance, as well as the Long March 10A first stage ability of soft landing on water. Later in 2026, China plans ...
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Feb. 2, 2026  Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold new mission concept that uses three different ...
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List of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches - Wikipedia
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As of February 16, 2026, rockets from the Falcon 9 family have been launched 612 times, with 609 full mission successes, two mission failures during launch, one mission failure before launch, and one partial failure. Designed and operated by SpaceX, the Falcon 9 family includes the retired ...
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The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 | Rotten Tomatoes
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Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a space station with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As fragments of his memory return, he discovers he’s on a mission to the Tau Ceti solar ...
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Genesis Mission - Wikipedia
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory will host two new computer systems called Discovery, an HPE system expected in 2028, and Lux, an AI cluster expected in 2026.
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Question: space mission science breakthrough February 2026

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ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news
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Question: Ukraine Russia peace talks US mediation February 17 2026


Question: Ukraine Russia peace talks US mediation February 17 2026

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Ukraine peace talks - House of Commons Library
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The latest talks between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials in the United Arab Emirates in late January/ early February 2026, did not achieve a breakthrough.
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Land Dominates Agenda as Geneva Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Begin - Modern Diplomacy
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The Geneva round of U.S.-mediated peace talks underscores that land remains the core stumbling block in the four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low - The New York Times
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Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
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Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine | Reuters
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GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Representatives of Ukraine and Russia will meet in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday for a fresh round of U.S.-mediated peace talks that the Kremlin says are likely to focus on land, the main sticking point.
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Question: Ukraine Russia peace talks US mediation February 17 2026


Question: Nvidia earnings tech cybersecurity news February 17 2026


Question: Nvidia earnings tech cybersecurity news February 17 2026

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NVIDIA (NVDA) Earnings Date and Reports 2026 $NVDA
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When is NVIDIA's next earnings announcement? View the latest NVDA earnings date, analysts forecasts, earnings history, and conference call transcripts.
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Is Nvidia Stock Going to $300? | The Motley Fool
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However, Nvidia could easily exceed that mark, since its earnings are likely to increase faster than the 28% jump analysts are estimating next year. That's why investors can still consider buying Nvidia stock, since it has room for more upside.
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NVIDIA Q4 FY 2026 earnings preview | IG International
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NVIDIA prepares to release its Q4 FY 2026 earnings, with investors eyeing AI growth and market challenges, alongside key metrics like revenue and data centre performance.
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Why Is Nvidia Stock Underperforming in 2026? | The Motley Fool
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The company reported accelerating top-line growth in its most recent quarter (fiscal Q3) as its earnings soared. Even more, Nvidia guided for very strong fiscal fourth-quarter results.
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Reuters Business News | Today's International Headlines | Reuters
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February 15, 2026 · BusinesscategoryOpenClaw founder Steinberger joins OpenAI, open-source bot becomes foundation · February 15, 2026 · Retail & ConsumercategoryBig tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations · 9:38 AM UTC · categoryMorning Bid: Japan's economy could do with some Fire Horse energy ·
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Question: Nvidia earnings tech cybersecurity news February 17 2026


Question: malicious open source packages supply chain attack 2026

Question: AI model release new LLM announcement February 17 2026


Question: malicious open source packages supply chain attack 2026

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Researchers Uncover 454,000+ Malicious Open Source Packages - Infosecurity Magazine
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“As a result, the malicious package is increasingly not the whole attack, but the first step in a larger supply chain intrusion.”
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The Notepad++ supply chain attack – unnoticed execution chains and new IoCs
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On February 2, 2026, the developers of Notepad++, a text editor popular among developers, published a statement claiming that the update infrastructure of Notepad++ had been compromised.
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Automated Dependency Side-Loading: When Dev Extensions | InstaTunnel Blog
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The following incidents represent the leading edge of what is now a structured, professional attack ecosystem. In early 2026, researchers identified a campaign involving VS Code extensions with over 1.5 million combined installs.
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Question: malicious open source packages supply chain attack 2026


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Question: new AI model LLM release February 17 2026 site:techcrunch.com OR site:theverge.com


Question: new AI model LLM release February 17 2026 site:techcrunch.com OR site:theverge.com

Question: new AI model LLM release February 17 2026 site:techcrunch.com OR site:theverge.com


Question: India AI summit Sam Altman Sundar Pichai announcements February 17 2026


Question: India AI summit Sam Altman Sundar Pichai announcements February 17 2026

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live Updates: AI Impact Summit Bharat Mandapam Summit Date, Registration, Schedule, Key Speakers, Agenda & Major Announcements from India
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live ... Expo to the public, with several homegrown startups such as Sarvam AI and IIT Bombay-led BharatGen expected to unveil their sovereign large language models (LLMs) today (February ...
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and full list of CEOs attending the summit in Delhi - The Times of India
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, and Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis are all expected at Bharat Mandapam for what is the first major global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Dates, venue, speakers, and everything you need to know - The Times of India
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Confirmed attendees include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google Deepmind, Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft; Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm; and Arthur Mensch, Co-Founder and CEO of Mistral AI.
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India AI Summit 2026: From Global Tech Titans to Top Political Leadership — Know Who’s Arriving in India - The420.in
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Sam Altman — CEO, OpenAI · Sundar Pichai — CEO, Google & Alphabet · Dario Amodei — CEO, Anthropic · Sir Demis Hassabis — Co-founder & CEO, Google DeepMind · Arthur Mensch — Co-founder & CEO, Mistral AI · Matthew Prince — CEO, Cloudflare · Richard Marko — CEO, ESET ·
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Question: India AI summit Sam Altman Sundar Pichai announcements February 17 2026


Question: bacteria viruses ISS space station microgravity evolution 2026

Question: Europe UK policy law news February 17 2026


Question: bacteria viruses ISS space station microgravity evolution 2026

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Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways | ScienceDaily
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Citation: Huss P, Chitboonthavisuk C, Meger A, Nishikawa K, Oates RP, Mills H, et al. (2026) Microgravity reshapes bacteriophage-host coevolution aboard the International Space Station. PLoS Biol 24(1): e3003568.
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Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria
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They simply gave them time to evolve ... identical conditions. It’s evolution on a quiet, compressed timescale, sped up by how rapidly viruses replicate and how many offspring they produce....
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Phage therapy is gaining renewed ... space-evolved phages to this picture. Viruses that have been subtly tuned by microgravity and radiation to be more efficient at killing bacteria....
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Question: bacteria viruses ISS space station microgravity evolution 2026


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Question: UK social media ban under 16 AI chatbot regulation 2026


Question: UK social media ban under 16 AI chatbot regulation 2026

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UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots | Reuters
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LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside safety rules, as part of government efforts to respond ...
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Starmer to extend online safety rules to AI chatbots after Grok scandal | Internet safety | The Guardian
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Starmer is also planning to accelerate new restrictions on social media use by children if they are agreed by MPs after a public consultation into a possible under-16 ban.
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U.K. eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots
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Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside safety rules, as part of government efforts to respond more quickly to digital risks.
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Question: UK social media ban under 16 AI chatbot regulation 2026


Now I have enough material to compile a solid briefing. Let me organize what I've found:

**TECH/SECURITY:**
1. 454,000+ malicious open source packages discovered - infosecurity-magazine.com (1 day ago) ✅
2. GitHub Codespaces RCE attack vectors - infosecurity-magazine.com (1 day ago) ✅
3. Notepad++ supply chain attack - securelist.com ✅

**AI:**
1. India AI Impact Summit - Major tech CEOs gathering (OpenAI/Google/Anthropic/DeepMind) in New Delhi - Reuters/TechCrunch ✅ (don't want too many on this same story)

2. UK extending online safety regulations to cover AI chatbots and considering social media restrictions for under-16s - Reuters/Guardian ✅
3. Nvidia's Q4 earnings report dropping Wednesday, markets are watching closely ✅

**GLOBAL:**
1. US-Iran nuclear negotiations resuming in Geneva for round two - NYT/Al Jazeera ✅
2. Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations underway in Geneva with territorial disputes as the core issue - Reuters ✅
3. Nasdaq reaching record highs...

**MARKETS:**
Tariff costs hitting American households at $1,300 more in 2026 according to NY Fed data, Bitcoin holding steady around $68,880, and crypto markets facing institutional pullback amid quantum computing concerns. I'm also noting the Nvidia earnings anticipation continues to drive market sentiment.

**SCIENCE/SPACE:**
Bacteria-killing viruses that evolved aboard the ISS showing promising applications for phage therapy, and China successfully testing their Mengzhou spacecraft abort sequence.

Now I'm pulling together a curated briefing of 10-12 stories that covers different sectors without repeating what I've already highlighted, steering clear of the Anthropic funding news and NASA stories I've seen before.

**TECH SECURITY:**
I'm looking at several fresh security disclosures - over 454,000 malicious open source packages flagged, critical RCE vulnerabilities in GitHub Codespaces, and a Notepad++ supply chain attack from just a day ago. These are all recent enough to include, though I need to be careful about pulling from the same sources multiple times.

**SCIENCE/SPACE:**
The ISS bacteria and viruses story is a bit borderline on freshness - it's showing as 4 days old, which might be pushing it for this briefing cycle. I'm also noticing some date confusion in the metadata that I need to sort through before deciding whether to include it. The ScienceDaily URL structure confirms that bacteria story is from January 18, 2026, so it's already a month old and not fresh enough. For recent science news, the China Mengzhou spacecraft abort test from February 11 is more current, though I should check if there's anything newer like that February 18 bacteria article that might be publishing tomorrow.

Now I'm compiling my final selection of the most interesting and timely stories across tech, science, and other categories, starting with the major security findings around malicious open source packages and GitHub vulnerabilities. I'm filling out the rest of the news categories now. For AI, I've got the India summit bringing together global CEOs in the Global South, plus the UK's push on social media bans and chatbot safety rules. On the geopolitical side, nuclear negotiations are resuming between the US and Iran, Ukraine and Russia are back at the table in Geneva with territorial disputes as the main blocker, and the UK regulation angle could fit here too. For markets, Nasdaq is hitting records with all attention on Nvidia's earnings report coming up Wednesday.

Now I'm adding the tariff impact story showing Americans absorbed most of the $264 billion cost with another $1,300 expected in 2026, plus the crypto market situation with Bitcoin holding around $68,880 while institutional investors are pulling back and quantum computing poses emerging risks. On the science side, China's Mengzhou spacecraft just completed an abort test, and there's an interesting story about how bacteria and viruses behave differently in microgravity aboard the ISS. This gives me a solid 11-12 item briefing with the major stories properly categorized.

I'm consolidating some overlapping coverage — the India AI Summit stories from Reuters and TechCrunch should count as one item, and I noticed something about an OpenClaw founder joining OpenAI that came through in the Reuters description, though I need to verify that's actually a confirmed story before including it. I'm also being careful not to duplicate anything I've already reported on, like the Bitcoin warnings and Harvard's Bitcoin divestment from earlier coverage.

Let me lock in my final selection and start formatting the briefing around 12 items. I'm continuing through the news items and realizing the crypto story doesn't belong in science, so I need to reorganize — keeping the market items (Nasdaq earnings, tariff impact, Bitcoin) together and finding proper science stories instead. I'm checking what fresh science content is available from recent publications to round out that section. I'm settling on the Iran and Ukraine stories as my two global items, then moving the UK AI safety piece into the AI/policy section instead. That gives me better thematic separation and keeps the global section focused on the major diplomatic developments.

For markets, I'm tracking the Nasdaq record highs with Nvidia earnings coming Wednesday, the Fed's analysis showing Americans are bearing most of the tariff burden, and Bitcoin holding steady around $68,880 with institutional interest building toward that $70K level.

On the science side, I'm looking at the ISS study about space-evolved viruses returning to Earth and their increased effectiveness against bacteria.

I need one more item to round out the list. The KubeCon security story feels too niche, so I'm going with the PentestAgent open-source AI tool from cybersecuritynews instead—that's more substantive for the tech category.

Now I'm reorganizing the final 11 items: three tech stories covering the malicious package supply chain issue, GitHub's RCE vulnerabilities, and the new PentestAgent framework; three AI stories with India's Global South summit, UK regulatory moves on AI chatbots and social media, and Nvidia's earnings call; then the remaining categories filling out the rest. Finishing up the markets section with Nvidia's earnings coming Wednesday and the tariff impact analysis, then moving into crypto volatility and quantum computing risks. Adding two science stories about microgravity's effect on bacterial viruses and China's lunar mission progress—that brings me to twelve total items for the roundup.

Now I'm organizing the URLs for each story, pulling the specific article links where available rather than just homepage URLs. I'm adding a couple more items to round out the list — the ISS virus research and China's Mengzhou spacecraft test. For that AI spending story, I don't have a direct link to the Reuters headline, so I'll swap it out for a TechCrunch piece covering the India AI Summit instead, which gives a different angle on the tech sector developments. I'm checking what other AI stories broke today beyond the India summit and UK regulation pieces. There's that Anthropic revenue data point from the same event, but it's not really a separate story. I think 11 items hits the brief's minimum requirement perfectly, so I'll lock that in and move forward with formatting the final briefing. UK's pushing to regulate AI chatbots under its Online Safety Act while also considering a social media ban for under-16s, similar to Australia's approach. Meanwhile, high-stakes geopolitical talks are underway in Geneva—US-Iran nuclear negotiations and Ukraine-Russia peace discussions where territorial disputes remain the central friction point. Markets are climbing with Nasdaq hitting new records and Nvidia's Q4 results coming in. Space research is yielding practical breakthroughs — bacteriophages evolved in microgravity show enhanced bacteria-killing potential for therapeutic use, while China's latest crew capsule successfully demonstrated its abort system, advancing their lunar ambitions. I've got a solid briefing across multiple sectors now, so I'll wrap this up and save the sources.

I have enough material for a solid 11-item briefing. Let me compile and send it.

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📰 **Magoo Briefing** — 5:20 AM EST, Tuesday Feb 17, 2026

🛠 **TECH:**
• 🔒 **454K+ Malicious OSS Packages Flagged** — Researchers uncover 454,000+ malicious packages across Maven, PyPI, npm & NuGet (9.8T downloads last year). Malicious code increasingly used as entry point for *larger* supply chain intrusions. [Infosecurity Mag]
• 💻 **GitHub Codespaces RCE Exposed** — New attack vectors: opening a malicious repo or PR in GitHub Codespaces can trigger remote code execution. Patch your dev environments. [Infosecurity Mag]

🤖 **AI:**
• 🌏 **India AI Impact Summit Opens in New Delhi** — First major global AI summit in the Global South. Altman, Pichai, Amodei, Hassabis, and Macron headline four-day event. Indian LLMs (Sarvam AI, BharatGen) debuting today. [Reuters/TechCrunch]
• 🇬🇧 **UK Eyes Social Media Ban Under-16 + AI Chatbot Rules** — PM Starmer moves to extend Australia-style social media ban for under-16s *this year* and close loophole that left AI chatbots outside the Online Safety Act. [Reuters/Guardian]

🌍 **GLOBAL:**
• 🇮🇷 **US–Iran Nuclear Round 2 Talks Begin in Geneva** — High-stakes negotiations resume in Switzerland. Energy, mining, and aircraft deals reportedly on the table. IRGC simultaneously holds Strait of Hormuz drills. [NYT/Al Jazeera]
• 🕊 **Ukraine–Russia Geneva Talks: Land Is the Sticking Point** — Fresh round of US-mediated talks underway. Kremlin says territorial concessions are the core obstacle; expectations remain low. [Reuters]

💰 **MARKETS:**
• 📈 **Nasdaq Hits Record; All Eyes on Nvidia Q4 Earnings (Wed)** — Tech momentum pushing markets higher. Nvidia Q4 FY2026 report after close Wednesday — AI datacenter revenue the make-or-break metric. Higher-for-longer rate outlook keeps yields steady. [StockMarketWatch/IG]
• 💸 **NY Fed: Americans Absorbed 90% of $264B in Tariff Costs** — Households paid ~$1,000 more in 2025, with another $1,300 hit expected in 2026. Tax Foundation calls it the largest tax increase since 1993. [Washington Times/USA Today]
• ₿ **Bitcoin Steadies at $68,880; Quantum & Risk-Off Loom** — BTC stabilized on institutional inflows, eyeing $70K resistance. Analysts flag "crypto winter" risk from institutional risk-off and nascent quantum computing threat. [Latestly/MarketScreener]

🔬 **SCIENCE:**
• 🦠 **Space-Evolved Phages Are Deadlier to Bacteria** — ISS microgravity study: bacteriophages that evolved aboard the station returned to Earth *more effective* at killing bacteria. Could revolutionize phage therapy for drug-resistant infections. [ScienceDaily]
• 🚀 **China Mengzhou Crew Capsule Passes Abort Test** — China's next-gen spacecraft completed a successful in-flight abort test Feb 11, validating launch escape system on the Long March 10A. Key step toward crewed lunar missions. [2026 in Spaceflight]


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## News Pulse URLs — 2026-02-17 10:20 UTC (Diverse Briefing)

### Magoo Briefing — 5:20 AM EST, Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Sent 11 diverse items covering Tech (security), AI, Global Politics, Markets, and Science.

### Source URLs Logged (for duplicate checking)
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/454000-malicious-open-source — 454K+ malicious OSS packages
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malicious-commands-in-github — GitHub Codespaces RCE attack vectors
- https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/openai-google-india-hosts-global-ai-summit-2026-02-16/ — India AI Impact Summit
- https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/16/all-the-important-news-from-the-ongoing-india-ai-summit/ — India AI Summit TechCrunch
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/uks-starmer-seeks-greater-powers-regulate-online-access-2026-02-15/ — UK social media ban under-16 / AI chatbot rules
- https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/15/ai-chatbots-children-risk-fines-uk-ban — Guardian UK AI chatbot rules
- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/us-and-iran-gear-up-for-nuclear-talks-amid-rising-tensions.html — US-Iran Geneva Round 2 nuclear talks
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/irans-araghchi-arrives-in-geneva-for-second-round-of-nuclear-talks-with-us — Iran FM in Geneva
- https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/land-focus-geneva-peace-talks-between-russia-ukraine-2026-02-17/ — Ukraine-Russia Geneva peace talks
- https://stockmarketwatch.com/live/stock-market-today/ — Nasdaq record / Nvidia earnings preview
- https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/nvidia-q4-2026-earnings-preview-260217 — Nvidia Q4 FY2026 earnings preview
- https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/16/americans-shouldered-nearly-90-264-billion-tariff-costs-says-ny/ — NY Fed tariff costs report
- https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/15/americans-paid-trump-tariffs-2025-inflation/88692687007/ — USA Today tariff households
- https://www.latestly.com/technology/bitcoin-price-today-february-17-2026-btc-stabilises-at-usd-68880-as-global-crypto-market-sentiment-improves-7317141.html — Bitcoin $68,880
- https://www.marketscreener.com/news/crypto-winter-2026-institutional-risk-off-and-quantum-threat-ce7e5dd8d88af726 — Crypto winter + quantum threat
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118064637.htm — ISS bacteriophage/microgravity evolution
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_spaceflight — China Mengzhou abort test Feb 11

### Topics Covered This Cycle
- Supply chain / OSS security (2 items)
- India AI Summit — Global South first
- UK AI/social media regulation
- US-Iran Geneva nuclear talks Round 2
- Ukraine-Russia Geneva peace talks (land sticking point)
- Nasdaq record / Nvidia Q4 earnings anticipation
- US tariff burden — NY Fed report
- Bitcoin $68,880 + crypto winter / quantum risk
- ISS space-evolved phages (science)
- China Mengzhou spacecraft abort test (space)


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✅ **Briefing sent & logged.** 11 diverse items across 5 categories this cycle:

- 🛠 **TECH:** OSS supply chain attack scale (454K packages) + GitHub Codespaces RCE
- 🤖 **AI:** India AI Impact Summit + UK social media/chatbot regulation push
- 🌍 **GLOBAL:** US-Iran Geneva Round 2 nuclear talks + Ukraine-Russia Geneva land talks
- 💰 **MARKETS:** Nasdaq record/Nvidia Q4 preview + tariff burden report + Bitcoin $68,880
- 🔬 **SCIENCE:** Space-evolved phages + China Mengzhou abort test

No duplicates from previous cycles. URLs saved to `memory/2026-02-17-1020-news-pulse.md`.