Young the Giant announced a summer tour across North American amphitheaters and arenas, while Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) agreed to engage in sales talks with Paramount, though it still backs its Netflix deal, setting a March 20 shareholder vote, according to Variety. These developments emerged alongside a diverse range of international news, including discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, as reported by Time.
Young the Giant's upcoming "Victory Garden" tour will bring the band to amphitheaters and arenas across North America, Variety reported. The announcement came on February 17, 2026.
Simultaneously, WBD's board is seeking clarity on a "best and final offer" from a David Ellison-led company in a hostile takeover effort, Variety noted. The company agreed to engage with Paramount in sales talks but continues to support its deal with Netflix. A shareholder vote on the matter is scheduled for March 20.
Other news from February 16th and 17th, 2026, included discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, and a foiled ISIS plot, Time reported. Netflix also announced its Australia-New Zealand slate, and India's AI Impact Summit attracted investment.
Additional reports highlighted the Cologne Carnival's satirical commentary on world leaders, and Saatva was announced as the official mattress provider for the LA 2028 Summer Games, Time noted. Concerns also arose about the ice quality at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Further afield, NPR discussed the Trump administration's foreign policy approach to Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza, as analyzed by Kori Schake, according to a multi-source report. Nature issued a notice of concern regarding potential issues with western blot bands in a 2010 research paper, advising caution in interpreting the results due to the unavailability of original data.
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