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 -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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 -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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

Shaq Says Charles Barkley Beef Runs In The Family

Shaq and Charles Barkley’s love/hate relationship is actually in it’s second generation … that’s according to The Diesel, who says their mamas were friends and used to fight the exact same way. Chuck and Shaq get into HEATED arguments…

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Little Lavender in ‘Matilda’ ‘Memba her?!

Kiami Davael is best known for playing the school sidekick, Lavender — opposite Mara Wilson as Matilda — in the 1996 children’s magical movie, “Matilda.” Guess what she looks like now!

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T.I. and Cop Argue About Reason for His Arrest in Jailhouse Video

T.I. was adamant he didn’t deserve to be arrested for an incident with the security guard at his gated community, because he was just trying to ask the guy some questions … according to security footage from the jail. In the vid — obtained b…

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Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Sued for $2 Million by Ex-Law Partner

Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, is making a name for himself by going after President Trump, but now he’s facing his own lawsuit … and he’s accused of doing something very Trumpian. According to new legal docs, obtained by…

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Lil Pump Ends Beef With J. Cole

If you thought there was beef between Lil Pump and J. Cole, think again, because Lil Pump just squashed it for our camera. J. Cole had to stop the crowd at Rolling Loud Festival in Florida over the weekend from chanting “f*** Lil Pump” when he&…

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Elton John To Perform at Royal Wedding for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Elton John will take the stage at the royal wedding … a fitting choice given the singer’s history with Prince Harry, Princess Diana and the Royal Family.  Sources close to Elton tell TMZ the singer is set to perform during Saturday’s event…

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Joel McHale Says Richard Sherman Deserves a Statue in Seattle

Joel McHale says Richard Sherman will always be loved in Seattle despite signing with their hated rivals … telling TMZ Sports the dude deserves a STATUE for bringing a Super Bowl to the Seahawks!! We spoke with the ‘Hawks superfan about R.S.&…

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Meghan Markle’s Sister Samantha In Hospital After Car Crash, Possible Broken Ankle

Meghan Markle’s half sister, Samantha, is in the hospital after suffering what appears to be a broken ankle and a fractured knee after a confrontation with the paparazzi … TMZ has learned. Samantha’s boyfriend, Mark, tells TMZ, they were…

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T.I. Came Looking for a Fight with Security Guard According to Police Report

T.I. was ready to fight the security guard who gave him grief when he tried to enter his own gated community … this according to the police report. According to the report, the security guard said T.I. pulled up at around 4 AM Wednesday. The g…

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Dallas Cowboys Coaches Cussed & Argued Over Anthem Protest

Dallas Cowboys coaches had a heated meeting about the team’s decision to kneel before the National Anthem last season with one coach saying, “Who gives a f**k what the President says.” It’s all part of a docuseries featuring the Cowboys called …

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