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 -

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 -

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

Celebrate Janet Jackson’s Birthday with Her Showbiz Debut

Janet Jackson’s celebrated her 52nd birthday Wednesday, and she’s getting a huge honor this weekend … so, it’s the perfect time to remember where it all started. Janet was just 8 years old when she marched onto a stage with Carol Burnett and …

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Josh Allen Says Jalen Ramsey’s Trash Talk Doesn’t Faze Me

Buffalo Bills rookie QB Josh Allen ain’t jawing back at Jalen Ramsey … in fact, he’s combating Jalen’s trash talk with one of the nicest compliments you can give.  Just last week, Ramsey — the stud corner for the Jacksonville Jaguars –…

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Chrissy Teigen And John Legend Tweet Baby No. 2 Has Arrived

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are now a family of four after Teigen pretty much said their second kid had arrived. Teigen announced the news late Wednesday night over Twitter, writing “Somebody’s herrrrrrre!” followed by happy face and…

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Liam Hemsworth Hikes with His Parents and They’re Totally Shredded

Liam Hemsworth gets his good looks and physique from his mama … and his daddy, clearly! The youngest Hemsworth bro was out hiking Wednesday with his parents — looks like they were in the Malibu Hills — and even though he lovingly referred t…

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Meghan Markle Confirms Father Won’t Attend Royal Wedding

Meghan Markle confirmed what TMZ reported Wednesday … that her dad won’t — indeed can’t — walk her down the aisle Saturday when she marries Prince Harry. Kensington Palace just issued a statement from Meghan, which reads, “Sadly, my father w…

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Obi-Wan Kenobi ‘Star Wars Story’ Movie Has Its Plot and Director

The next movie in the ‘Star Wars Story’ franchise will feature Obi-Wan Kenobi — but it ain’t an origin story … far from it actually. According to a newly released production bulletin — obtained by TMZ — Disney’s next foray into their spin-o…

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T.I. Says Guard Cursed Out Tiny, Refused to Provide His Name Before Calling Cops

T.I. says the security guard who called cops on him went off on Tiny over the phone, and escalated an already tense situation by refusing to give up his name. T.I. tells TMZ … the guard at his gated community in Henry County, GA left out a lot…

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‘Survivor’ Contestant Punished for Breaking NDA, Just the Guy Though

‘Survivor’ producers have dropped the hammer after a couple contestants broke their NDAs by posing together for a photo — but only punished one of them … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the production tell us Alec Merlino got the short end…

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Austin Rogers Developing Car Show with Major TV Network

Answer — This charismatic bartender became a “Jeopardy!” sensation last Fall after winning $411k during a 12-show win streak … and could be starring in a new TV car show. Who is Austin Rogers? CORRECT! Sources familiar with the project tell …

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Bond Girl Izabella Scorupco’s New $6.4M House Oddly Includes Trespasser

Izabella Scorupco — the main Bond chick in “GoldenEye” — got way more than she bargained for when she bought a multi-million dollar crib … a freakin’ trespasser. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Izabella recently bought a sick…

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