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• New weather warnings for snow and ice issued for large swathes of UK - Sky News16 February 2026, 1:36 pm
  New weather warnings for snow and ice issued for large swathes of UK  Sky NewsIce and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK  BBCIce warning as temperatures drop in the East  BBCSnow and ice to sweep Britain  The TelegraphFurther yellow snow and ice warnings to come into force across much of UK  The Independent
  
• ‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18 - The Guardian16 February 2026, 12:50 pm
  ‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18  The GuardianAddictive digital habits in early adolescence linked to mental health struggles, study finds  Medical XpressPre-Teens Glued To Their Phones More Likely To Battle Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Use Within A Year  StudyFindsLearning to Scroll Smarter: How Social Media Shapes Teen Health  Arkansas Money & PoliticsHow Social Media Is Shaping Teen Mental Health in the Digital Age  vocal.media
  
• Tehran producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season - Sky News16 February 2026, 12:05 pm
  Tehran producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel room while filming new season  Sky NewsIsraeli co-creator of Tehran dies during filming in Greece  The Jerusalem Post‘Tehran’ TV Series Producer Dana Eden Found Dead at 52 in Hotel in Greece During Season 4 Shoot  The Hollywood ReporterAward-winning ‘Tehran’ producer found dead in Athens hotel room  The Times of Israel‘Tehran’ Producer Dana Eden Dies Unexpectedly During Filming Aged 52  Deadline
  
• More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked! - The Guardian16 February 2026, 12:05 pm
  More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked!  The Guardian
  
• 'It's a Terrible First-Party Game': God of War Creator Expands on PS5 Side-Scroller Criticism - Push Square16 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  'It's a Terrible First-Party Game': God of War Creator Expands on PS5 Side-Scroller Criticism  Push SquareGod of War Sons of Sparta: What you need to know  PlayStation.Blog'This is Not God of War' — Franchise Creator David Jaffe Trashes Side-Scrolling Spinoff Sons of Sparta  IGNGod of War Greek Trilogy remake: Release date speculation and what to expect  Radio Times‘What the f*** are they thinking?’ God of War creator says 2D spin-off Sons of Sparta doesn’t ‘respect the license’  Video Games Chronicle
  
• Death Notice Angela McLaughlin - Funeral Times16 February 2026, 11:59 am
  Death Notice Angela McLaughlin  Funeral Times
  
• AI fears doom £575m takeover of FTSE software company - The Telegraph16 February 2026, 11:41 am
  AI fears doom £575m takeover of FTSE software company  The TelegraphSoftware group Pinewood plummets after AI sell-off scuppers £575mn deal  Financial TimesProposed £575m takeover of Pinewood.AI collapses amid 'prevailing challenging market conditions'  Car Dealer MagazineApax walks away from Pinewood bid citing ‘challenging market conditions’  motortrader.comApax Partners withdraws £575m offer for Pinewood Technologies, Beazley pushes back deadline on Zurich takeover  Sharecast.com
  
• Logan Paul sells Pokémon's Pikachu Illustrator card for record m to AJ Scaramucci - BBC16 February 2026, 11:35 am
  Logan Paul sells Pokémon's Pikachu Illustrator card for record m to AJ Scaramucci  BBCLogan Paul’s ‘holy grail’ of Pokémon cards sells for .5 million, with a diamond necklace thrown in  CNNLogan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Card Sets Record as Auction Ends Tonight; Watch Live  Sports IllustratedJake Paul breaks world record as Pokémon card sells for .5 million  The IndependentRare Pokemon card sets record with .49 million sale  The Japan Times
  
• Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London - BBC16 February 2026, 11:24 am
  Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London  BBC‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK  The Guardian'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London  BBCMeasles outbreak in London puts children in hospital  Channel 4What is measles and how does it spread?  ITVX
  
• 'Partnering with PS Studios Has Empowered Us': Sony Steps Up Investment in Kena's PS5 Sequel - Push Square16 February 2026, 11:00 am
  'Partnering with PS Studios Has Empowered Us': Sony Steps Up Investment in Kena's PS5 Sequel  Push SquareKena: Scars of Kosmora announced for PS5 and PC, out 2026  PlayStation.BlogPlayStation Is Bringing Back An Unexpected Series With A New, Zelda-Like Spin  GameSpotI didn't have a Kena: Bridge of Spirits sequel on my bingo card for the State of Play but I'm happy to be wrong  PopverseKena: Scars Of Kosmora Says Teaming With PS Studios 'Has Empowered Us To Craft An Even Larger World  PlayStation Universe
  
• Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast - BBC16 February 2026, 10:43 am
  Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast  BBCAre aliens real?  The TelegraphObama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’  CNNObama says aliens are 'real' but clarifies he saw 'no evidence' while president | ITV News  ITVXObama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any  Sky News
  
• Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row? - BBC16 February 2026, 10:38 am
  Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?  BBC‘I told him where to stick it’: cheating claims fly in Canada v Sweden Winter Olympics curling clash  The GuardianThe 2026 Olympic curling 'cheating' controversy, explained  Sky NewsUmpire monitoring protocol updated following meeting with team representatives  World CurlingTeam GB are dragged into Winter Olympics curling cheating scandal after getting 'caught on TV' after Canada's double-touching drama  Daily Mail
  
• Police watchdog issues statement after man dies in attempted police stop - Liverpool Echo16 February 2026, 10:27 am
  Police watchdog issues statement after man dies in attempted police stop  Liverpool EchoMan who died after police van bike crash named  BBCElectric bike rider dies after police try to stop him in Liverpool  ITVXFirst picture of man who died after 'attempted police stop'  facebook.comMan dies after 'attempted police stop' crash  Manchester Evening News
  
• Royal Mail blames bad weather and sickness for late deliveries - The Guardian16 February 2026, 9:53 am
  Royal Mail blames bad weather and sickness for late deliveries  The GuardianRoyal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say  BBCRoyal Mail delays: Full list of postcodes affected | ITV News  ITVXRoyal Mail issues major warning to UK households amid delivery delays  The IndependentRoyal Mail issues fresh warning to 105 UK postcodes over delivery disruption – full list  The Mirror
  
• Huge amount Man Utd will make from Mason Greenwood transfer after Marseille fallout - The Mirror16 February 2026, 9:25 am
  Huge amount Man Utd will make from Mason Greenwood transfer after Marseille fallout  The MirrorVIDEO: Mason Greenwood delivers stellar individual performance in first Marseille game since Roberto De Zerbi's exit - but OM throw away two-goal lead  Yahoo Sports UKMason Greenwood faces uncertainty at Marseille  CentreDevilsMan Utd set to receive huge cash boost from Greenwood sale as sell on clause is revealed  TribalFootballMason Greenwood's contract clause and how much Man United would make from his Marseille sale  Manchester Evening News