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 -

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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 -

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

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Sunnyvale: Train And Car Collision Closes Road – SFGATE -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Meghan Markle’s Dad Thomas Markle is Alert and Out of Surgery

3:05 PM PT — Thomas says, “I’m ok. It will take a long time to heal. Staying in the hospital a few more days. Not allowed to get excited.” Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas, appears to have successfully undergone heart surgery … TMZ has…

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Waffle House Hero James Shaw Jr. Says Trump’s Call Was ‘Lackluster’ But Appreciated

President Trump’s call to Waffle House hero James Shaw Jr. left a lot to be desired … according to James. We talked to him Wednesday on the heels of his $241k donation to the Waffle House shooting victims and their families … and his…

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Meek Mill Rallies Support to Get Conviction Overturned

Meek Mill and his legal team just got a boost from someone who might know more than anyone else about Philly police corruption and people who’ve been wrongly convicted. Bradley Bridge is an attorney for the Defender Association of Philadelphia, …

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Taylor Swift Granted Restraining Order Against Obsessed Fan

Taylor Swift isn’t taking any chances on her latest obsessed fan who already got busted for felony stalking — she just asked a judge for extra protection and got it for now … TMZ has learned. Swift filed for a restraining order Wednesday in L…

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Antoine Griezmann Busts Out Fortnite Celebration After Europa League Goal

The Fortnite craze continues to infiltrate pro sports … this time, it’s Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann busting out the “Take The L” dance after scoring a goal in the Europa League final.  Griezmann’s goal gave Madrid a 1-0 lead…

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Steve Nash on Sports Betting Concerns, ‘Sh*t’s Happened’

Steve Nash knows … legalized sports betting won’t go off without a hitch — noting that in the past, “sh*t’s happened.” There are concerns that the new Supreme Court ruling legalizing sports betting across the U.S. could lead to point shaving…

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Kristin Cavallari Bikini’s Out In Mexico without Jay Cutler

Kristin Cavallari has returned to Mexico … she’s back on the beach — only this time, she left her NFL hubby at home.  The former ‘Hills’ star grabbed a bunch of her girlfriends and jetted over to Tulum … where they’ve been soaking in the…

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Enzo Amore Rape Investigation Closed, No Charges

Ex-WWE superstar Enzo Amore will NOT face criminal charges stemming from allegations he raped a woman in October 2017, the Phoenix Police Dept. has confirmed to TMZ Sports.  As we previously reported … Philomena Sheahan claimed publicly…

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TMZ Live: Meghan Markle Royal Wedding Family Crisis

ON TODAY’S SHOW T.I.: Arrested For Drunken Assault  Marvel’s First Muslim Superhero John Travolta Parties With 50 Cent Stan Lee: The $1 Billion Lawsuit 

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Cardi B and Offset Sued by Autograph Hound Who was Beat Up After Met Gala

Cardi B and Offset have just been sued by the autograph hound who got beat up by who he claims were Cardi and Offset’s hired muscle … TMZ has learned. Giovanni Arnold claims he was at The Mark Hotel just after 2 AM on May 8 — outside a Met G…

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