03:15 PM EST, 02/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms ( META ) is launching a $65 million political spending initiative to support state-level politicians favoring artificial intelligence development, with efforts starting this week in Texas and Illinois, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing the company's representatives. The effort targets regulatory threats posed by state laws that could hinder AI...

Backed By Paradigm Talent Agency, Two12 Aligns With a21 To Connect World-Class Culinary Talent with Premium Live Experiences and Brand Partnerships at Scale MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- a21 today announced it acquired an equity stake in Two12, the culinary-focused management company founded by Scott R. Feldman and backed by Paradigm Talent Agency and its subsidiary, Paradigm Media Entertainment. The...

MEXICO CITY, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Walmart's ​Mexico and Central ‌America unit ⁠Walmex WALMEX.MX on ⁠Wednesday reported ‌a 3.9% ‌drop in its ​fourth-quarter ‌net profit compared to ​the ​same period ‌in 2024, reaching 14.60 billion ⁠pesos ($811 million). Revenues ⁠for the quarter were up ⁠3% ‌coming in ‌at ⁠282.85 billion pesos in the quarter. ($1 = 18.0080 Mexican pesos at...

Intuitive Machines Inc ( LUNR ) shares are surging higher on Wednesday. Concerns about a potential U.S.–Iran conflict and the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine are contributing to the rising geopolitical tensions. Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ) shares are powering higher. Why is LUNR stock up today? Ukraine–Russia Talks Stall In Geneva Two days of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia wrapped up...