Former President Barack Obama confirmed the existence of extraterrestrial life in an interview published Saturday, though he clarified he had not personally encountered any aliens. Meanwhile, in the business world, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins shared insights on the traits of successful tech leaders, and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. considered reopening sale talks with Paramount. Elsewhere, a study linked heavy social media use among college students to increased loneliness, and Japan's newly elected leader, Takaichi, aims to revitalize the nation.
Obama's comments on extraterrestrial life came during an interview with progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen. "They're real," Obama stated, adding, "But I haven't seen them. They're not being kept at Area 51." The brevity of the comment sparked online speculation, prompting a clarification on Instagram.
In the tech sector, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins identified three key traits shared by highly successful individuals: understanding technology, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and a strong commitment to the team's mission. Robbins shared these insights on the TBPN podcast earlier in the month, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over individual achievement in the competitive AI era.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. was reportedly considering reopening sale negotiations with Paramount, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. The move followed Paramount's amended offer, and the Warner Bros. board was discussing whether it could lead to a superior deal. The board had not yet made a decision and still had a binding agreement with Netflix. Paramount had offered to cover a $2.8 billion fee owed to Netflix if Warner Bros. terminated their agreement.
A study of 65,000 college students in the US linked heavy social media use to higher levels of loneliness. The study, published February 16, 2026, found that spending just 16 hours a week on social media was associated with increased feelings of isolation.
In Japan, Takaichi, the first woman to lead the country after decades of male leadership, secured a record-breaking election victory last week. She led her party to win 316 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Japan's parliament. Takaichi aims to revise the country's pacifist constitution, rebuild its military, and stimulate growth through big government spending, while also favoring strict immigration controls. She won by offering solutions to Japan's stagnation, demographic decline, and loss of confidence.
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