Morning news brief

NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published February 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM EST

U.S. and Iran say they'll continue talks as both ramp up military forces, Paramount makes a final play for Warner Bros. Discovery, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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