Headline news for February 19, 2026
Netflix , which will livestream all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which will be held from Thursday, March 5th to Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, is running a limited-time 'World Baseball Classic Support Campaign' from 10:00 AM on February 19th, 2026, until March 18th, offering discounts on the monthly fees for all plans for the first month of subscription (one month from signing up). The ad-supported standard plan is discounted by 44% from ¥890 (tax included) to ¥498 (tax included), the standard plan is discounted by 50% from ¥1590 (tax included) to ¥795 (tax included), and the premium plan is also discounted by 50% from ¥2290 (tax included) to ¥1145 (tax included).
Please note that live streaming will be ad-supported, except for archived viewing. All plans will return to their regular price after the campaign ends. This offer is available to new subscribers during the campaign period, as well as those who cancel their Netflix subscription before 11:59:59 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 and re-subscribe during the campaign period.
Watch the exciting and moving moments you can't miss for just one coin. The 'World Baseball Classic Support Campaign' starts on Thursday, February 19th - About Netflix
https://about.netflix.com/en/news/limited-time-offer-offer-world-baseball-classic
By the way, the following article was published on the same day in the same month in the past.
What does the 'stockpiled rice ball' that can be stored for 5 years taste like? I actually tried it and checked it - GIGAZINE
What kind of people are prone to the 'frog phenomenon' of suddenly feeling disgust for someone they like? - GIGAZINE
Why do we feel demotivated or stuck, and what are the psychological techniques to maintain motivation? - GIGAZINE
French experimental nuclear fusion reactor 'WEST' succeeds in confining plasma for 22 minutes, setting a new world record - GIGAZINE
China is reportedly intentionally disrupting iPhone production in India in three ways - GIGAZINE
Google to stop notifying site operators that it has removed a site or article from search results based on the 'right to be forgotten' - GIGAZINE
A pinball game that lets you experience the economic term 'double coincidence of desires' has been released - GIGAZINE
It turns out that a 280 million year old fossil with skin remains was a fabricated fake - GIGAZINE
Obesity can lead to a negative cycle where fat becomes harder to burn and obesity worsens - GIGAZINE
Adding milk to coffee doubles the anti-inflammatory effects of polyphenols - research results
I actually installed the ultra-compact dishwasher 'SOLOTA' that can be used if you have an A4 size space. Review - GIGAZINE
The 'cuteness' of babies is not well conveyed to young men - GIGAZINE
Former CEO of a startup acquired by Google testifies, 'What happens when you're acquired by Google?' - GIGAZINE
A huge ghost ship with no crew washes up in Ireland - GIGAZINE
Scientists refute conspiracy theory that 'the new coronavirus was artificially created' - GIGAZINE
Even weakened muscles can be quickly restored by training thanks to 'muscle memory' - GIGAZINE
Why do people feel lonely and how can they escape loneliness? - GIGAZINE
The cause of the phenomenon of 'plasma generated when grapes are microwaved' has finally been revealed - GIGAZINE
'ZipStitch' that allows anyone to easily provide first aid for 'cuts that require suturing' - GIGAZINE
A record of what happens when you change the customer support photo to 'female,' 'male,' 'blonde beauty,' or 'cat character' - GIGAZINE
Researchers solve the centuries-old mystery of 'Why do curling stones bend?' - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
An extremely skinny Inosuke Hashibira was at the entrance to a chiropractic clinic. pic.twitter.com/G9Pz4f8Mlz
— Tanabe Frog (@Seia_Tanabe) February 18, 2026
When my daughter was visiting a boy from her class, he asked her, 'Is this a photo of you, Dad?' and she replied, 'Yes, it is,' which made me laugh. pic.twitter.com/aj8oe46fzl
— Keitech (@MOROT800) February 18, 2026
'I won't let Londo Bell have this good experience!'
— Kodo Hoshino (@G_MASAMICHI) February 18, 2026
'But that aircraft!'
'Commander, these guys are starting to throw away their lives. They really love Earth.'
'Until Inmu Doga!'
It seems to have some dignity 🙄 https://t.co/BXdJiPgTao pic.twitter.com/neia7Wj9zE
— Susaki Peninsula (@truebluesilent) February 18, 2026
During the interview, they evaluated my [specific skills, personality, and other things they thought were good]. I 'm happy.pic.twitter.com/9ZKChIJUEH
— Mugi (@mugipan_en) February 18, 2026
I think the title of Project Hail Mary isn't that great.
— Masateru Kinoshita @ Toyotomi Family Chef Released in November (@musketeers10) February 18, 2026
I mean, I don't know what a Hail Mary is. ... https://t.co/qO97gJa3FH
He finally came, but the customers around me still haven't noticed what's going on and are ignoring him.pic.twitter.com/xL15mSEDdD
— Yuko (@okduk) February 19, 2026
Hmm, this is good, it's a real rip-off of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and I feel like it gets to the essence of the work.
— Tsukuyomi (@tragicmoon) February 19, 2026
If you add a subtitle,
'Irresponsible Plan Mary - Humanity's Last Pass-Through'
It's perfect...it really has that Yoshioka Taira vibe.
Project Hail Mary folks might be angry. https://t.co/kkmosoDp02
What I wanted to be as a kidpic.twitter.com/qGapLTaqQW
— shu (@skrmtl) February 19, 2026
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The equation for stopping the global population explosion and developing society: A third-year junior high school girl calculates the 'difference of 15.8 billion people between education support and not'... Which will we choose in 2100? | Kagoshima News | Minami Nippon Shimbun Digital
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Former newspaperman Buffett becomes New York Times' largest shareholder in his final new investment as CEO: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Sagamihara Mayor Motomura admits to meeting Yoshihiko Noda with former Unification Church members in 2019 when he was a member of the House of Representatives - Sankei News
Kurdish man convicted of sex crimes has his sentence reduced from eight years to six years and six months in prison in the second trial, with Tokyo High Court ruling that 'a settlement will be considered' - Sankei News
Two men arrested for possession of fake 'Bonbon Drop Stickers' - The mother of a girl who bought them discovered them - Sankei News
Ibaraki Prefecture launches new 'reward' system for information on illegal foreign workers. 'Local governments mobilize citizens... a major problem.' Experts express concern: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
What is the Christian conservative 'Christian nationalism' that the Trump administration is concerned about? What will happen in the midterm elections? | NHK News | President Trump, USA
[Exclusive] Employee of major trading company in his 40s may have used a fake ID to sneak into a U.S. military base; full investigation underway for alleged violation of special criminal law - Sankei News
The Future of the Takaichi Administration: Reading Politics: 'The Power of Numbers': Opposition Parties Face Limited Diet Tactics, No Path to Cooperation in Sight | Mainichi Shimbun
Takaichi's LDP victory landslide, but consumption tax pledge receives little support, 70% worried about funding Asahi Shimbun public opinion [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, LDP President] [2026 House of Representatives Election]: Asahi Shimbun
Sakata Minami High School to Issue Statement: Video of Violence Against Baseball Team Members is 'Not True'; Rumors of Student Being Dragged Around Naked Deny Expulsion (Yamagata) | Yamagata News | TUY TV Yamagata (Page 1)
Trump Says Large-Scale Attack on Iran Imminent: US Media | NHK News | America, Iran, President Trump
[Breaking News] Renault posts ¥2 trillion loss, Nissan shares suffer losses | 47NEWS
Former South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Life in Prison for Masterminding Civil Rebellion, Death Penalty Requested | NHK News | Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol
Nine arrested in France over murder of far-right activist, including secretary of far-left MP - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Senegal arrests 12 men on suspicion of 'homosexual acts', human rights group condemns 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Breaking News: Syrian man arrested for abandoning woman's body in Shiga | 47NEWS
Three men sentenced to death in India for rape and murder of five Israeli women - International News: AFPBB News
Itochu Corporation and Bookoff GHD form capital alliance, expecting growth in second-hand goods amid rising prices - Nikkei
Taro Aso (85) turns down the Speaker of the House of Representatives position! [Prime Minister Takaichi fails to contain the issue] | Shukan Bunshun
Prudential management's lack of sense of crisis worsens as situation worsens 'Infinite chain' sales have their limits [Prudential Life Insurance's massive fraud Prudential Prudential fraud]: Asahi Shimbun
A Private Proposal to Amend Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution | From Yamato Province, November 2003 - August 2005 | Column | Sanae Takaichi
Foreigners in Japan facing housing refusal due to nationality discrimination: 'Unfair' [Foreigners]: Asahi Shimbun
Why? Kanagawa's 'last stronghold' dams are at 73% water storage capacity, while the next one is at 11%.
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
[February 21st-23rd only] Free admission to the EXPO'70 Pavilion permanent exhibition (until February 17th, 2026) | Expo Commemoration Park
There are quite a few people who take the day off due to poor health, but is it okay to say 'I'm going to use my paid leave today'? → It seems better to allow it even if it's a convenient option, and some people are really unwell - Togetter
Plastic bags were originally only available for a fee, but before I knew it, the whole thing was mysteriously charged, and even if I bought tens of thousands of yen, I was told, 'There's a paper bag charge, what do you want to do?' I'm not convinced - Togetter
I regularly see comments saying that Tirol chocolate has gotten smaller, and I want to say this loudly.
— Tirol Chocolate (@TIROL_jp) February 18, 2026
\The size hasn't changed at all!!/
There are small sizes that come in bags etc., and large sizes (with barcodes) that can be bought individually, and we suspect that people are confusing these two.
Please be aware 💁 pic.twitter.com/8eJzMdHLtZ
The plastic bag charge originally only applied to plastic bags, but before we knew it, almost all bags had mysteriously become chargeable, and even if you spend tens of thousands of yen on a purchase, you're asked, 'What do you want to do if you have to pay for a paper bag?' It really doesn't make sense.
— Tokyo Metal City 🦈⚡️🦈 (@tokyometalcity) February 18, 2026
Nagaharu Yodogawa didn't criticize movies on TV or in newspapers, which are widely seen, but he gave very harsh film reviews in specialized magazines and at real events, which are only seen by a limited number of people. This kind of selective thinking has been around since before the internet era . https://t.co/To5WTzIXTm pic.twitter.com/L29VwT60dB
— Maguremono (@maGuremono) February 18, 2026
What's going on?! Major TV stations!! You have expensive equipment, but Takaichi's footage is all shaky!! Are there no people left who can even operate cameras properly anymore!! pic.twitter.com/Rvms2ZI8yN
— Ryu Nitta (@nittaryo) February 18, 2026
NHK is desperately trying to erase Takaichi's shaky video in an attempt to destroy the evidence lol
— Koshihikari (Eternal Abe supporter) (@ramennoodle8) February 17, 2026
If so, don't do it in the first place.
Our sister city, Florence, will discontinue its shared electric scooter service on March 31, 2026. #Italyhttps ://t.co/Je7LV0ycUB
— Insider @ITA🇮 Strategy CH (@ita_co_ch) February 18, 2026
I wish Japanese flight attendants were given the authority to say things like this. They're not just service staff, they have an important job of ensuring safety... #WorldWeakTravelspic.twitter.com /P2KOeHXR4Z
— Tachibana Shiyu @ Big Pome & Chibi Pome (@tachibana_shiu) February 18, 2026
Amazon...
— Sami (@samisami0928) February 18, 2026
I bought it on Amazon for the mega jacket, but the mega jacket is this, it's the worst pic.twitter.com/gOrgzyi1ow
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Looking back on 12 years at Amazon
[Review] Reinforcements appear for the 'duplicating culture on the brink of collapse'!? I tried out I-O's PC drive 'BD Reco' - AV Watch
To improve your work search experience, we will be adding new search settings and revising our guidelines.
— pixiv (@pixiv) February 18, 2026
This measure is intended to address behaviors such as posting with settings that differ from the content in order to gain views or reactions, or posting an excessive amount of content for promotional purposes.
For more details, please click here: https://t.co/07vvAr0F6o
Automating the entire inquiry response process with AI - Record of CRE's transition from MCP to Agent Skills - Bengo4.com Creators' blog
If you're writing a CLI, I recommend first enabling traces and events with OTLP - Kengo's blog
No. 900: Let's try on-access virus scanning on Ubuntu | gihyo.jp
Establishment of a Personal Information Inquiry Desk Regarding Unauthorized Access to Outsourced Servers | Announcements | Tokai University
What's special about OpenClaw?
KDDI to Introduce Area Optimization Technology Using Collaborative AI to Base Stations Nationwide | KDDI News Room
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Once again, thank you for coming to #WF2026W !
— Wonder Festival Official (@WF_officialinfo) February 19, 2026
The total number of participants on the day was 37,635.
We would like to thank everyone who participated despite the bad weather.
The next exhibitor application period will begin tomorrow, February 20th (Friday).
We look forward to seeing you at the summer Wonder Festival! #WF2026S https://t.co/x7xddnsIsi
/ #WF2026S
— Wonder Festival Official (@WF_officialinfo) February 19, 2026
Participation manual released!
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We are looking for dealers to exhibit at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer], which will be held on Sunday, July 26th.
The participation manual has been released, so please check it out!
───《Application Period》──────
2/20 (Fri) 0:00 - 3/2 (Mon) 23:59
🔽Details https://t.co/6Yq8ZCL860 pic.twitter.com/STXCHrUApZ
#COMITIA155 Catalog 'Tears Magazine 155' Inquiries and sales are increasing rapidly. At this rate, it is likely to sell out by the day before, so if you are planning to attend, we recommend that you secure your tickets early! (Please check the notes in the original post regarding reservations🙇) https://t.co/Nm2RkJ3w4s
— Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store Comic Floor (@junkuik_comic) February 18, 2026
nobody asked for this game but I'm making it anyway 👍🚄 pic.twitter.com/fppU12HNkr
— Denshattack! (@Denshattack) February 17, 2026
A heartwarming photo of Ritsuko Akizuki, Hiro-chan, and Lilia-chan pic.twitter.com/5EzQMHU9xG
— Rotten fish paste (@kusarenerimono9) February 19, 2026
Mobile Suit Gundam Fl Episode 1 1/3 pic.twitter.com/l41tZKZuCx
— Niyan (@240eukrante) February 18, 2026
— Shinuyama (@shin_yama3) February 18, 2026
#I made this because it's not readily available
— Dead Stock (@1X7mzaOBIkDeL82) February 18, 2026
If you want to make something, it's better for your mental health to just make it without thinking about official or copyright issuespic.twitter.com/QodXGk6uUn
ID photo 🐍📷 pic.twitter.com/C08zPumHOF
— Feso (@serino_93) February 18, 2026
Solomon♪ Solomon♪
— Dubiduba (@gerogero00001) February 18, 2026
Nooooooooo! It's a mosquito bite!! pic.twitter.com/6BTBky6Jhy
TV anime 'The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!!' Episode 7 insert song | Do (CV. Misaki Kuno) & Urun (CV. Akio Suyama) & Gauche (CV. Mitsuaki Kanuka) 'Tomodachi Waltz' - YouTube
Machico, LIN (MADKID) / ReBreathe (TV anime 'Eat Meals with Death' insert song) [Official Audio] - YouTube
'Wings of Lean' Blu-ray BOX CM | Released March 25, 2026 - YouTube
'Anime 'Assassination Classroom' 10th Anniversary Music Collection' Preview Video│Released March 18, 2026! - YouTube
[Broadcasting in July] 'I want to love you until you die' PV 1 - YouTube
TV anime 'Kusunoki House with God's Garden' PV Teaser [Kirin] | Broadcast starts in April 2026! - YouTube
[Cover] Don't Cry Anymore by Miwa | Siren starring IZUMI from SI-VIS - YouTube
TV anime 'The affairs of the other world depend on the company slave' promotional spot | Broadcasting from January 2026! - YouTube
TV anime 'The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer' character PV | Cocco (CV: Haruka Shiraishi) - YouTube
TV anime 'The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer' character PV | Olive Carmen (CV: Yuna Ogata), Natalie (CV: Kaori Maeda) - YouTube
'Nioh 3' Legacy Trailer-YouTube
'Marathon' 'Death Awaits' Gameplay Trailer-YouTube
'Two Point Museum: Zoozium' Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer-YouTube
Zanerdin: The Unbound Announcement Trailer | PS5® - YouTube
Machine Gun Fury — Announcement Trailer - YouTube
I think it's becoming more widely known that there are no villainous ladies in actual otome games, but there are some sort of love rivals, right? There's some female conflict, right? If you think so, take a look at the characters of Bere Witch. In otome games, the female characters other than the heroine are basically in a position to help the heroine. - posfie
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
A new bus trip project has begun! The star is you, an elementary school student! - YouTube
Announcement!
— Yosuke Tagawa (@yosuke_tagawa) February 17, 2026
A new bus trip project has launched on TV Tokyo!
The cast of the show is...
What?! Elementary school students all over the country!
I want to try a bus trip...Hey there!
① Name ② Age ③ Address ④ Reason for applying ⑤ Favorite scene from the show
Please fill in the free section about your love for bus trips, etc.
[email protected]
Please apply at pic.twitter.com/zf2WIS637S
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Mount Rainier Cafe Latte Salted Caramel Gentle Milk Sweetness' will be available nationwide for a limited time from Tuesday, March 3rd | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
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