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When Rhode Island shooter opened fire, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage

NATIONPBS

🌨️New snow map🌨️: Light snow falling Friday before bigger Monday storm

NATIONBoston 25 News

New DHS order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees in the U.S.

NATIONPBS

Labor Secretary's husband barred from HQ after claims he sexually assaulted women there: MS Now

NATIONCNBC

Japan inflation falls below BOJ's 2% target for first time since March 2022

BUSINESSCNBC

Loretta Smith calls for open carry for Portland city councilors following latest protest - Oregon Public Broadcasting

NATIONOregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike

WORLDThe New York Times

Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says

NATIONOregonLive.com

Minnesota suburbs see ‘stealthier’ tactics as ICE stays active

NATIONSahan Journal

New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting

NATIONThe Washington Post

Veterans sue over Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views

NATIONThe Washington Post

Why the U.S. dollar's supremacy might be in real trouble this time

BUSINESSWBFF

Army veteran sues federal government after ICE detains him for three days

NATIONThe Guardian

Mountaineer Who Left Girlfriend to Freeze to Death on Austria's Highest Peak Gets Suspended Sentence After Ex Testifies He Abandoned Her, Too

WORLDYahoo News Canada

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

WORLDCNN

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports

NATIONThe New York Times

Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation

NATIONThe Guardian

Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War

NATIONThe Intercept

Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was "meant for greatness"—then came psychosis

BUSINESSArs Technica

President Trump Is Bringing Back the American Dream of Homeownership

BUSINESSThe White House (.gov)

Key study of Grail’s cancer detection test fails in setback for company

BUSINESSstatnews.com

Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move

BUSINESSCoinDesk

FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Epstein would 'name drop' Trump, Les Wexner says in deposition video

BUSINESSCNBC

Tahoe avalanche victims’ names emerge as Marin community mourns

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

Shell-shocked, haunted photo of Andrew will be part of how arrest is remembered

WORLDBBC

As Peace Talks Stall, Russia and Ukraine Share One Aim: Keep Trump Happy

NATIONThe Wall Street Journal

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola distributor for excluding men from casino work trip

NATIONAssociated Press News

New Mexico reopens probe of alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch

NATIONPBS

Inside Warner Bros. Discovery, Mood Among Many Staffers Shifts in Favor of Netflix Sale vs. Paramount Takeover

BUSINESSVariety

Walgreens laying off 469 Illinois employees, following sale to private equity firm

BUSINESSChicago Tribune

Police Discover Disturbing Detail About Ice Rink Attacker’s Family That Changes Everything

NATIONBored Panda

Blue Owl’s Woes Expose Private Credit Risks for Retail Investors

BUSINESSBloomberg

Large Trump banner hung at justice department headquarters

NATIONThe Guardian

Governors group skips White House meeting after Trump refused to invite two Democrats

NATIONPBS

Virginia judge blocks vote on Democrats’ redistricting referendum

NATIONDemocracy Docket

Anonymous donation raises reward for help finding Nancy Guthrie to over $200,000

NATIONFox News

Stock Investors Brace for Possible U.S. Strike in Iran, Send Dow Industrials Falling

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Only Supreme Court remains: Ruling allows Dem-friendly redrawing of Staten Island’s congressional map

NATIONSILive.com

MPSC approves $242.4 million rate hike for DTE; here's how much it will cost the average user

BUSINESSWXYZ Channel 7

Clarity Act Odds Briefly Spike; Bitcoin Miner Tumbles On AI Funding Plans

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief

WORLDBBC

Epstein Built Ties to U.S. Customs Officers, Prompting Criminal Investigation

NATIONThe New York Times

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions; Warren Buffett Berkshire Holding Soars (Live Coverage)

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help

NATIONThe Guardian

Asset Manager Shares Sink as Blue Owl Curbs Fund Redemptions

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Woman arrested and accused of abandoning puppy at Vegas airport ticket counter

BUSINESSNBC News

Bitcoin price news: BTC steadies at $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection

BUSINESSCoinDesk

‘Ripped from me’: Soldotna family taken by ICE deported to Mexico as teen remains in Anchorage jail

NATIONAnchorage Daily News

Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape

NATIONThe Washington Post

'They lie a lot': Bernie Sanders comes out swinging against Calif. billionaires

NATIONSFGATE

K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales

BUSINESSNBC News

Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, Washington Supreme Court rules

BUSINESSReuters

House Democrat withdraws endorsement in Chicago-area race over AIPAC funding

NATIONPolitico

Punch the monkey, initially an outcast, finds some friends (and the internet's support)

WORLDNBC News

New Friday snow map for Massachusetts, then a possible bigger storm on Monday

NATIONBoston 25 News

Tornado watch extended for much of central Indiana - WISH

NATIONWISH-TV

Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human roles

BUSINESSTechCrunch

A Judge Made Trump Officials Investigate Themselves. They Came Back With a Stunning Admission.

NATIONSlate Magazine

Pending Home Sales Drop to Record Low in the Data, from Already Low Levels, on Big Drops in the South & Midwest

BUSINESSWolf Street

Florida House passes proposed amendment to immediately phase out property taxes

NATIONFlorida Phoenix

Palestinian-American, 19, shot and killed in settler attack in West Bank — PA

WORLDThe Times of Israel

Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk's $30,000 Cybercab claim

BUSINESSElectrek

DTE gets permission to raise electric raises $242M for Michigan customers

BUSINESSMLive.com

Missouri House passes legislation banning intoxicating hemp products

NATIONMissouri Independent

VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash

NATIONMilitary Times

Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits

NATIONThe Guardian

United Airlines overhauls loyalty program to reward cardholders

BUSINESSChicago Tribune

Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Florida House passes property tax proposal. What happens next?

NATIONTampa Bay Times

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest – live

WORLDThe Guardian

State House votes to rename Florida airport to Donald J. Trump international

NATIONWESH

Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project

NATIONThe Washington Post

Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos, who clashed with Trump, leaving office after reshaping the state

NATIONAP News

Amazon faces negligence lawsuit after suicides linked to toxic chemical bought online

BUSINESSKOMO

Bank of America Commits $25 Billion of Its Own Cash to Private Credit Deals

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Senior Fed official blasts Hassett's call to punish central bank researchers

BUSINESSPolitico

Lawyers filed over 1,000 lawsuits challenging immigrant detentions during Operation Metro Surge

NATIONMinnesota Reformer

Man Convicted of Murder in Fatal Beatings of 4 Homeless Men

NATIONThe New York Times

Tony Gonzales says he’s being 'blackmailed' over affair with staffer - San Antonio Express

NATIONSan Antonio Express-News

Trump warns Iran ‘bad things’ will happen if they fail to make a ‘meaningful’ nuclear deal – US politics live

NATIONThe Guardian

Now boarding: Florida Legislature approves renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump

NATIONPolitico

JPMorgan Says Trump’s $5 Billion Suit ‘Fraudulently’ Includes Dimon

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

BUSINESSCNN

Amid outcry, VA abruptly stops enforcing new disability rating rule

NATIONStars and Stripes

Trump’s refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out

NATIONAssociated Press News

JetBlue Passenger Abandons Fake Service Dog At Airport When Told He Couldn't Fly: "He'll Find His Way Home"

BUSINESSView from the Wing

Treasury Releases Two New Resources to Guide AI Use in the Financial Sector

BUSINESSU.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

U.S. Tells International Energy Agency to Drop Its Focus on Climate Change

NATIONThe New York Times

Top CEO fires back at Trump lawsuit in new legal filing

BUSINESSAlternet

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

NATIONCBS News

JD Vance Just Bombed In Front Of International Leaders After Telling A "Joke," And I'm Genuinely Confused About What He Was Trying To Say

NATIONYahoo News UK

Spectacular New Crested Spinosaurus Species Could Finally Settle Great Debate About Its Aquatic Lifestyle

WORLDIFLScience

OpenAI Nears $100 Billion Funding Round. Why These AI Stocks Could Get A Lift.

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger

WORLDReuters

New 'scimitar-crested' Spinosaurus species discovered in the central Sahara

WORLDPhys.org

An ‘astonishingly’ large new dinosaur species has been discovered in the Sahara

WORLDBBC Science Focus Magazine

3 women identified as Tahoe avalanche victims, including Stanford alums

NATIONSFGATE

Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia

NATIONAssociated Press News

7 On Your Side: Bay Area retiree ignores warnings and wires $500K life savings to fake woman in pig butcher scam

BUSINESSABC7 San Francisco

It’s Official: FDA Will Now Default to One Clinical Trial for Drug Applications

BUSINESSBioSpace

Sheriff's deputies evict Rita Ortiz, Beverly Hills businesswoman accused of wrongfully placing multimillion-dollar liens on homes

BUSINESSABC7 Los Angeles

Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’

NATIONThe Guardian

Slavery exhibit returns to Philadelphia's Independence Mall after Trump administration ordered its removal

NATIONPBS

4 arrested after ICE protesters disrupt Portland City Council meeting in ‘mini insurrection’

NATIONOregonLive.com

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei refuse to hold hands weeks after Super Bowl ad war

BUSINESSFortune

Fed officials signal shocking twist on interest-rate cuts

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

University of Texas regents approve limits on teaching “unnecessary controversial subjects”

NATIONThe Texas Tribune

Winter weather advisory issued in parts of Massachusetts

NATIONBoston 25 News

Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams

NATIONMilitary Times

U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump’s tariffs policy

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal

NATIONAssociated Press News

Blue Owl Limits Investor Withdrawals, Stirring Private Credit Concerns

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

He solicited a child on Facebook, even after Meta banned him

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes

NATIONBBC

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

NATIONThe New York Times

A strong nor’easter could soon hit the East Coast. Here’s what could happen.

NATIONThe Washington Post

Here’s what’s driving the U.S. dollar to its strongest position in almost a month — and it’s not just Iran tensions

BUSINESSMarketWatch

Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ‘terror’ against immigrants in scathing ruling

NATIONAssociated Press News

Exclusive: Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say

BUSINESSReuters

West Virginia Sues Apple, Claiming It Allows Sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material

BUSINESSThe New York Times

New York courts give Democrats go-ahead to redraw Malliotakis' district

NATIONPolitico

Walmart furthers gains with higher-income shoppers

BUSINESSRetail Dive

“Misled Investors?” PayPal (PYPL) Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit over Business Growth Claims

BUSINESSTipRanks

Philadelphia’s slavery exhibit is restored at President’s House Site

NATIONWHYY

Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact

BUSINESSAP News

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs

BUSINESSBBC

Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach

NATIONCNBC

JPMorgan analysis finds Trump’s tariffs are working on China—at a huge cost to American small business

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Mexico navy seizes submarine with four tons of cocaine

WORLDReuters

Trump’s VA Found a New Way to Cut Disability Compensation for Vets

NATIONRolling Stone

Private credit stocks slide after Blue Owl halts redemptions at fund

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Guyana Plans ‘Norway on Steroids’ to Avoid Oil Curse

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage

NATIONAssociated Press News

Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to social media trial

BUSINESSCBS News

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’ | Trump administration

NATIONThe Guardian

Zuckerberg says he went to Tim Cook to discuss ‘wellbeing of teens and kids’

BUSINESS9to5Mac

Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment

NATIONThe New York Times

New York drops plan to legalize robotaxis in setback for Waymo

BUSINESSThe Verge

New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Ohio Nurses Association calls for removal of Les Wexner’s name from Ohio State buildings

BUSINESSWHIO TV

Makary, Prasad set one pivotal trial policy via NEJM article

BUSINESSEndpoints News

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'

NATIONBBC

The $30,000 Ford Electric Truck Might Be the Affordable Rivian You’ve Been Waiting For

BUSINESSThe Drive

SoftBank to spend an eye-popping $33B to build huge US gas power plant

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Trump says he'll decide in "next 10 days" whether to bomb Iran

NATIONAxios

A Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill

NATIONNPR

Blue Owl Drops as Redemption Halt Stirs Private Credit Concern

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

After Colbert-CBS Rift, James Talerico Interview Draws 85M Views Across YouTube & Social

NATIONDeadline

Meloni hits back at Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist

WORLDpolitico.eu

House Democrats probe Musk and Grok over nonconsensual undressing on X

BUSINESSNBC News

Friday Could Be a Big Day for Markets

BUSINESSThe Motley Fool

UK Holds Off Approval for US to Use Its Bases in Any Iran Strike

NATIONBloomberg.com

Judge throws out ruling backing Trump mass detention policy

NATIONThe Hill

2027 Audi RS5 Avant: It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This

BUSINESSThe Drive

OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Mohamed El-Erian warns of financial-crisis red flags after a major private-credit fund freezes withdrawals

BUSINESSBusiness Insider

Grandson of Reese's Inventor Swipes at Hershey

BUSINESSNewser

Audi’s New 630 HP RS5 Somehow Weighs More Than A V8 F-150 SuperCab

BUSINESSCarscoops

Klarna Stock (KLAR) Plunges 25% as Q4 Loss Dents Banking-Led Growth

BUSINESSTipRanks

A Huge Survey of CEOs and Other Execs Just Found Something Damning About AI's Effects on Productivity

BUSINESSFuturism

Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo

NATIONNPR

Wow: Huge United MileagePlus Changes Make Program All About Credit Cards

BUSINESSOne Mile at a Time

FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sources say

NATIONCBS News

US succeeds in erasing climate from global energy body’s priorities

NATIONpolitico.eu

Iran nuclear material "still there, in large quantities," IAEA chief says, calling for urgent deal with U.S.

NATIONCBS News

Assault on Sudanese City Bore ‘Hallmarks of Genocide,’ U.N. Finds

WORLDThe New York Times

'I'm not even mad. That's amazing': How 8 inches of snow blindsided the Twin Cities

NATIONBring Me The News

Walmart Offers Cautious Profit Guide on Trade, Labor Worries

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Silicon Valley is building a shadow power grid for data centers across the U.S.

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

What to Know About the Search for Nancy Guthrie

NATIONThe New York Times

In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Boeing, Northrop Moving On Orders, Approvals; Plus Airbus' Engine Issue

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Joly’s Recalls 80% Vinegar Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Poisoning and Chemical Burns; Violates FHSA Labeling Requirements

BUSINESSCPSC.gov

Secretary Bessent Announces 2026 G20 Finance Track Agenda and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina

BUSINESSU.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

US Jobless Claims Drop by the Most Since November to 206,000

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

WORLDBBC

N.J. weather: Early weekend forecast map predicts snow for most of state, 3 to 6 inches in some areas

NATIONNJ.com

It’s MAGA v Broligarch in the battle over prediction markets

BUSINESSThe Verge

Altman and Amodei share a moment of awkwardness at India’s big AI summit

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Klarna Swings to Loss Despite Jump in Revenue

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Board of Peace live updates: Trump leads first meeting while Hamas tightens grip in Gaza

WORLDReuters

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares plunge 8%

BUSINESSCNBC

Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit

WORLDCNBC

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

WORLDThe Guardian

Even The New Audi RS5 Itself Looks Shocked By How Powerful Its PHEV V6 Is

BUSINESSJalopnik

Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Arrest in UK Over Ties to Epstein: Live Updates

WORLDThe New York Times

Texas sues TP-Link over Chinese hacking risks, user deception

BUSINESSBleepingComputer

Could EU Regulators Favor Paramount Over Netflix in Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery?

BUSINESSVariety

Walmart Expects Growth Streak to Continue as New Chief Takes Over

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Sweden's Klarna surpasses $1 billion in fourth-quarter revenue as US growth speeds up

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Nvidia Stock Forecast: Earnings, Meta Deal, Analysts’ Buy Ratings in Focus

BUSINESSTipRanks

Walmart turns lower after profit outlook overshadows solid holiday quarter (WMT:NASDAQ)

BUSINESSSeeking Alpha

A new Supreme Court gerrymandering case is nightmare fuel for Democrats

NATIONvox.com

Walmart Q4 results beat estimates, full-year guidance comes bellow estimates

BUSINESSSherwood News

Amazon takes the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500, ending Walmart’s 13-year run

BUSINESSFortune

See Who Has Faced Fallout From the Epstein Files

NATIONThe New York Times

Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist

WORLDpolitico.eu

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'

WORLDAssociated Press News

Wait for Supreme Court tariff decision reveals potential fallout

NATIONRoll Call

Former Nebraska first lady Susanne Shore runs for NU regent in Omaha

NATIONNebraska Examiner

ECB Is Putting Independence at Risk With Lagarde Exit Maneuvers

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Russia's Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba: 'We do not accept anything like this'

WORLDCNBC

Stock Market News, Feb. 19, 2026: Dow Slips; Oil Prices Hit Highest Since Summer

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Sam Altman says AI is displacing jobs, but some companies are blaming it for layoffs they would've made anyway

BUSINESSBusiness Insider

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

BUSINESSAssociated Press News

Altman-Amodei Hand-Holding Snub Goes Viral at India AI Event

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

North Shore digs out from more than 3 feet of wind-whipped snow; difficult morning drive in Twin Cities

NATIONMPR News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

WORLDAssociated Press News

Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein controversy

WORLDFinancial Times

Jesse Jackson and the rise of the progressive movement

NATIONSlow Boring

Donald Trump’s tariffs send corporate America’s import costs spiralling

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Six deaths in six weeks: What to know about ICE detentions in Texas

NATIONThe Texas Tribune

Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the ‘oligarchs’

NATIONLos Angeles Times

Trump administration expands ICE’s ability to detain legal refugees in latest memo

NATIONCNN

Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office: reports

WORLDNPR

This fund that now says it’ll never open up for withdrawals has El-Erian making Bear Stearns parallels

BUSINESSMarketWatch

Eight skiers dead and one missing in deadliest avalanche in modern California history

NATIONLos Angeles Times

'Bam, everything's gone': Two young men describe losing thousands on Kalshi and Polymarket

BUSINESSBusiness Insider

Stock markets falls ahead of a slew of economic reports, Fedspeak (SPX:)

BUSINESSSeeking Alpha

GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up

NATIONAxios

In feud with Wes Moore, Trump slings feces

NATIONPolitico

How genetic genealogy might help investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case

NATIONNPR

This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030

BUSINESSBusiness Insider

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani Steps Up AI Push With $110 Billion Data Center Investment Plan

BUSINESSForbes

UK police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew, BBC reports

WORLDReuters

DC insider warns there's only one solution to America's economic crisis

BUSINESSAlternet

Exclusive: ECB's Lagarde signals no imminent exit as politics and central banks collide

BUSINESSReuters

Trump says he will decide in next 10 days if US will strike Iran

NATIONFinancial Times

Feds seize guns, ammunition from Rhode Island trans shooter Robert Dorgan's home and storage unit: reports

NATIONNew York Post

Microsoft Signals Commercial Quantum Breakthrough: Stock Implications for MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL, and IONQ

BUSINESSTipRanks

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024

WORLDAssociated Press News

Asian Stocks to Climb as Tech Lifts US Equities: Markets Wrap

BUSINESSBloomberg

Vietnam Airlines Finalizes Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

BUSINESSBoeing Newsroom

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

NATIONAssociated Press News

An 'All-Time Favorite' Dr Pepper Flavor Is Officially Coming Back to Shelves

BUSINESSAllrecipes

South Korea’s ex-president escapes death sentence in martial law trial

WORLDFinancial Times

Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law

WORLDNPR

UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran

WORLDReuters

Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates

WORLDThe New York Times

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol gets life sentence over martial law attempt

WORLDCNBC

February 18, 2026

NATIONLetters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack

Oregon Republicans boycott floor session, delaying action on transportation tax referendum move

NATIONOregonLive.com

Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary

NATIONNPR

Bernie Sanders Urges Support of California Billionaire Tax at Los Angeles Rally

NATIONThe New York Times

Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees

NATIONReuters

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle

NATIONThe Guardian

OpenAI taps Tata for 100MW AI data center capacity in India, eyes 1GW

BUSINESSTechCrunch

José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade

WORLDAssociated Press News

Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties

WORLDThe Guardian

FDA will drop a requirement for new drug approvals

BUSINESSThe Seattle Times

Coca-Cola bottler sued by federal agency over work event that excluded men

BUSINESSAxios

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

NATIONAssociated Press News

Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links

WORLDCNN

Bowser declares public emergency, requests federal support in Potomac sewage leak

NATIONWTOP

Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks

NATIONAssociated Press News

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.

WORLDThe New York Times

Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates

BUSINESSCNBC

JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran

NATIONCNN

Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits

NATIONThe New York Times

U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran

NATIONNBC News

Bitcoin price news: BTC climbs to $67,000 as Trump says U.S. deficit cut by 78%

BUSINESSCoinDesk

Fed minutes show widening divide over rate cuts

BUSINESSAxios

DC road closures for first-ever meeting of Board of Peace

NATIONWTOP

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 18, 2026

WORLDInstitute for the Study of War

Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’

NATIONPolitico

Trump’s Board of Peace to meet as Gaza stability plan languishes

NATIONThe Washington Post

Grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor calls Hershey’s ingredient swaps ‘devastating’

BUSINESSOregonLive.com

Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns

NATIONCBS News

Republican Gov Hits Back At Trump Official Trying to Limit States’ Rights: I’ll ‘Beat You In Court’

BUSINESSYahoo

Trump’s Black supporters tout minority gains during White House ceremony

NATIONThe Washington Post

Ebay buys Depop for $1.2bn in effort to lure younger shoppers

BUSINESSThe Guardian

Friends remember Rhonda Dorgan as 'calm in the storm' after deadly hockey game shooting

NATIONWJAR

'God does not need papers': Cardinals spend Ash Wednesday with ICE detainees, their families

NATIONNational Catholic Reporter

Why Are Stock Market Futures Up Today, 2/19/26?

BUSINESSTipRanks

OpenAI Funding on Track to Top $100 Billion With Latest Round

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Single-Family & Multifamily Construction: Bring on the Supply just as Population Growth Slows to a Crawl

BUSINESSWolf Street

Rouble Nagi: The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms

WORLDBBC

Mamdani Is Inviting a Property Tax Revolt

NATIONThe Free Press

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup

NATIONThe Washington Post

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself

NATIONThe New York Times

Eight skiers found dead as search continues after California avalanche

NATIONThe Washington Post

DC mayor declares emergency, asks President Trump for help on sewage spill on the Potomac

NATIONAssociated Press News

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

BUSINESSThe Guardian

8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; victims include Sugar Bowl ski team moms

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Play It Safe in Social Media Addiction Trial Testimony

BUSINESSWIRED

Trump news at a glance: president’s ‘board of peace’ set to meet, minus some key US allies

NATIONThe Guardian

Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways Announce Order for Up to 40 787 Dreamliner Jets

BUSINESSBoeing Newsroom

Dow Jones Futures Fall After S&P 500 Hits Resistance; Walmart, Carvana Skid

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Exclusive: Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter programme falters, sources say

WORLDReuters

Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet

NATIONCBS News

US judge throws out immigration board's ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy

NATIONReuters

'She was texting Tony:' Husband of Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair - San Antonio Express

NATIONSan Antonio Express-News

U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran

NATIONThe New York Times

Blue Owl permanently halts redemptions at private credit fund aimed at retail investors

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Many Democrats are still down on their own party, AP-NORC poll finds

WORLDAssociated Press News

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

WORLDBBC

American Airlines Is In Such Dire Shape That Unions Want To Oust Its Leadership

BUSINESSJalopnik

Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017

BUSINESSSTLPR

White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be punished

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests

WORLDThe Guardian

Dow drops more than 260 points as private credit, Iran worries weigh on markets: Live updates

BUSINESSCNBC

As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

NATIONThe New York Times

How past presidents have handled the alien question

NATIONAxios

"Denied everything": Dems blast Wexner for downplaying Epstein ties

BUSINESSAxios

Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts

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UK to require tech firms to remove abusive images within 48 hours

WORLDFinancial Times

JetBlue flight returns to Newark Airport due to engine failure; full ground stop issued

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Son of Pawtucket rink shooting suspect tried to burn down a Black Pentecostal church in 2024

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With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal

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