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

Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher -

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 -

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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 -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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

Bill Cosby Was Not Smacked in Face with Chicken Patty in Prison Food Fight

Bill Cosby’s comedy is not bombing in prison … at least not to the point where inmates are hurling food at him. There are reports out that Cosby cracked a joke that another inmate found distasteful and reacted by removing a chicken patty from …

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Ex-BET Host Terrence J’s $200,000 Car Destroyed as Driver Hits and Runs

A car registered to the former host of BET’s ‘106 & Park’ was totaled in a crash and the driver fled the scene … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Terrence J’s black McLaren hit a parking meter after his GF Jasmine Sand…

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Khabib Gets Hero’s Welcome In Dagestan, ‘You Inspired Me!’

Khabib Nurmagomedov has returned to Dagestan — and people filled a STADIUM to see their hero!!! The UFC star was cheered by the masses Monday at Anzhi Arena after defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 229 and eventually took the mic to address his&he…

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DeMarcus Ware Shoulder Presses Partner In ‘DWTS’ Tango

You knew DeMarcus Ware could jump over his “Dancing with the Stars” partner … but did you know he could shoulder press her too??? It’s true … ’cause the ex-Dallas Cowboys superstar lifted Lindsay Arnold straight over his 6’4″ frame Monday n…

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Ronda Rousey Double-Crossed and Attacked By Bella Twins On ‘Raw’

Ronda Rousey knows how John Cena feels — because she got straight up blindsided by Nikki Bella on Monday night … and got her ass kicked in the process.  Rousey and the Bella Twins were part of a 6-way tag team match against the Riott Squad…

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Kanye West and President Trump Doing White House Meeting

President Trump and Kanye West are officially teaming up to … make America great again, and their plan will kick off with lunch at the White House. Kanye and 45 are set to meet on Thursday, and their agenda will include discussing boosting&hel…

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Alvin Kamara Wears Kaepernick Jersey, ‘Make Africa Home Again’ Hat After ‘MNF’

Alvin Kamara is using his wardrobe to show he’s standing with Colin Kaepernick … rocking the QB’s old jersey and a hat parodying Trump’s MAGA slogan after a huge “Monday Night Football” win. The Saints star running back wore the…

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Dillon Danis Went Clubbing After UFC 229 Brawl, Says Brian Ortega

Conor McGregor’s teammate, Dillon Danis, didn’t let a swollen face and head injuries keep him from having a good time after UFC 229 … in fact, he went to the nightclub after his scrap with Khabib! And, how do we know? Because he ran into UFC …

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Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio Rock ’60s Look for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio (yes, that really is Leo) might not know how to party like it’s 1969 but they certainly know how to act like it. Brad and Leo threw on some groovy outfits to film a scene in Quentin Tarantino’s film…

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French Montana Explains Why He Bailed a Woman Out of Jail in the Bronx

French Montana isn’t trying to fix the criminal justice system by himself, but says he still wants to do his part … which is why he bailed a woman out of jail who couldn’t afford it. We got French Monday in NYC…

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