Categories Selected Articles Make AM a preferred source of news and insight on Google – AM-online Post author By Mike Nova Post date February 17, 2026 Make AM a preferred source of news and insight on Google AM-online ← #Today’s #News: #Eclipse, Diplomacy, and More https://gemini.google.com/share/88dbf3db8335 Today is **Tuesday, February 17, 2026**, and it is a significant day for both celestial events and global diplomacy. ### 🌑 Astronomical Highlight: “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse The first solar eclipse of 2026 occurs today. It is an **annular solar eclipse**, often called a “Ring of Fire” because the moon is at its farthest point from Earth and cannot completely cover the sun. * **Visibility:** The full “ring” effect is primarily visible from **Antarctica**. * **Partial Views:** Southern parts of Africa (including Cape Town), South America (Chile and Argentina), and island nations like Madagascar can se → Rev. Jesse Jackson reflects on MLK Jr.’s legacy on the 30th anniversary of his death