February 18, 2026

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CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight? -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Treasury yields nudged higher as investors await Fed meeting minutes -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

European stocks set for higher open as traders monitor global market moves -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

‘Crap’: Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for denying it blocked James Talarico interview from air -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

More than 50% of enterprise software could switch to AI, Mistral CEO says -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: The billion-dollar takeover of one of London’s oldest asset managers won’t be forgotten -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Family and community remember 16-year-old Adrian Banks after tragic bicycle accident – KXXV -

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4 killed, over dozen injured in 30-vehicle crash in U.S. Colorado – Qazinform -

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Earlswood residents fear potholes may cause ‘major accident’ – BBC -

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‘A matter of national survival’: European governments on how they’re accelerating digital sovereignty as geopolitical tensions ramp up -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

JPMorgan prefers international stocks to America’s — here’s where it sees opportunities beyond Wall Street -

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Trump says Japan to invest in energy, industrial projects in Ohio, Texas and Georgia -

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1 woman killed, another critically injured in Sonoma crash – Sonoma Index-Tribune -

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Bay Area man killed in skiing accident at Truckee resort – The Mercury News -

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St. Johns County 12-year-old dies after mini dirt bike crash outside his school – Yahoo -

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St. Johns County 12-year-old dies after mini dirt bike crash outside his school – Action News Jax -

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4-year-old burned in Beaumont hot-water accident undergoing treatment in Galveston, family says – 12newsnow.com -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Margot Robbie Sporting Big Baby Bump for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’

Margot Robbie’s blowing up, particularly around her belly … but only to play the tragic role of Sharon Tate. Margot was rocking a prosthetic baby bump Tuesday while filming scenes for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” — set,…

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Extras On ‘Joker’ Movie Locked in Subway Train and Forced to Pee On Tracks

Things got nasty on the set of the upcoming “Joker” movie over the weekend … we’re told extras were locked on a subway car for more than 3 hours, and it got so bad some people started peeing on the tracks.  Sources on set tell TMZ … extras…

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Ringo Starr Says Beatles’ Masturbation Sessions Were Before His Time

Ringo Starr found a silver lining in NOT being one of the OG Beatles when we asked him about Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s hands-on bonding sessions. We got the drumming legend at LAX and brought up Paul’s recurring dreams about…

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Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian West Tweeted About Wants New Push for DNA Testing

The death row inmate Kim Kardashian West pushed into the spotlight says he appreciates her support, but adds he desperately needs her to get him the one thing he needs to clear his name. California prisoner Kevin Cooper’s attorney,…

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Lil Xan Goes Wild at Mall Food Court

Lil Xan was out of control Monday at a mall food court … yelling, screaming and lashing out at someone.  We’re not exactly sure what set Lil Xan off … but we’re told the rapper started arguing with another customer after he ordered Taco…

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Chelsea Clinton Dodges Trump Question Like a Pro, Makes Bill and Hillary Proud

Chelsea Clinton’s picked up a few things from her parents — such as how best to dodge questions about their nemesis, President Trump.  We got Chelsea at LAX Tuesday and talked Halloween — what kinda costume ideas she…

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Luke Rockhold Says Conor Doesn’t Deserve Rematch, Khabib Destroyed Him!

Luke Rockhold says Khabib obliterated Conor McGregor so easily — the Irish superstar doesn’t really deserve a rematch … but he’ll do it if the price is right!!!  Luke is Khabib’s teammate — and was in the cage to help restore order after…

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Spaz in ‘Meatballs’ ‘Memba Him?!

Jack Blum is best known for playing the nerdy camper Spaz — opposite Bill Murray as Tripper — in the 1979 summer camp classic “Meatballs.” Guess what he looks like now!

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Aretha Franklin Remembered With Stirring Tribute at 2018 American Music Awards

Aretha Franklin was honored at the 2018 American Music Awards with a star-studded performance of the Queen of Soul’s timeless gospel classics … with Gladys Knight leading the way.  Gladys, a friend of the late…

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2018 American Music Awards Behind the Scenes Was All About Color and Flash

Music and fashion are all about expression, and the 2018 American Music Awards provided some great shots of celebs making statements with colorful ensembles, sparkling dresses and flashy outfits.  Some of the stars who shined extra bright…

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