Corrections: Feb. 18, 2026

Errors in previous New York Times reporting addressed.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The New York Times published a list of corrections to articles that appeared in the newspaper on February 18, 2026. The corrections addressed factual errors in two previous reports - one about Republican leaders in Texas threatening students, teachers and school districts, and another about the debate over direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads.

Why it matters

Corrections are an important part of maintaining journalistic integrity and ensuring the accuracy of news reporting. By promptly addressing and correcting errors, the New York Times upholds its commitment to providing reliable information to readers.

The details

The first correction was for an article on Monday about Republican leaders in Texas threatening students, teachers and school districts with severe consequences for taking part in demonstrations to protest ICE operations. The article had misstated the location of Mesquite, Texas in relation to Dallas, stating it was south of the city when it is actually east of Dallas. The second correction was for an article on Tuesday about the debate over direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads. The previous article had incorrectly stated that there were no generic versions of GLP-1 drugs on the market, when in fact there is one generic version available.

  • The corrections were published on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

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The takeaway

Corrections are a necessary part of responsible journalism, allowing news organizations to maintain credibility by promptly addressing and fixing any factual errors in their reporting. The New York Times' commitment to this process demonstrates its dedication to providing accurate and reliable information to readers.