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

Congressman to Drew Brees — ‘I’ll Chair Your Political Campaign … Seriously’

Drew Brees is getting some HUGE support for his possible political career — with one of Louisiana’s most powerful politicians offering to chair Drew’s campaign in the state.  We spoke with U.S. House of Representatives member Dr. Ralph…

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Prime Minister Theresa May Will Host UK Trump Visit Despite Petition

Theresa May is unfazed by an anti-Trump petition that has swelled in size … the Prime Minister’s Office tells TMZ the U.S. President is more than welcome to visit. The petition — circulating in England — calls out the prospective State visit…

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Tito Ortiz: McGregor Has NO CHANCE Against Mayweather Or Pacquiao (VIDEO)

Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao? Tito Ortiz says it doesn’t matter … ’cause Conor McGregor would get his ass kicked by either guy in a boxing match. The Huntington Beach Bad Boy was at ArcLight Hollywood for the “John Wick: Chapter 2” prem…

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Derek Fisher’s Home Burglarized … 5 NBA Rings Allegedly Stolen

Derek Fisher told police someone broke into his L.A. home and stole more than $300,000 worth of valuable jewelry … including his 5 NBA Championship rings … TMZ Sports has learned.  Law enforcement sources tell us the NBA legend…

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Dr. Luke Says Kesha Texted False Rape Allegations to Lady Gaga

Dr. Luke is FURIOUS after finding out Kesha texted Lady Gaga alleging he raped another artist … and now he’s fighting back. Dr. Luke filed docs asking a judge to let him add a defamation claim in his legal war with Kesha after he says…

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Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh FULLY-CLOTHED POOL JUMP … After Scoring Top WR Recruit (VIDEO)

How excited was Jim Harbaugh after he got one of the top WRs in the country to commit to Michigan???  HE JUMPED INTO A POOL WITH ALL OF HIS CLOTHES ON!!!  The kid behind the jump is Oliver Martin — 6’0″, 188 lbs, runs the 40 in 4.65 and…

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T.I.’s Bodyguard Stabbed at Canadian Club (PHOTOS)

One of T.I.’s bodyguards took a knife to the leg during one of his boss’ shows … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … T.I.’s bodyguard got shanked Monday night at least 3 times in one of his calves during a show Tip was puttin…

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Asia Frontman John Wetton Dead at 67

Asia frontman John Wetton died Tuesday morning in his sleep after battling cancer … according to the band.  Wetton was a fixture in the ’70s and ’80s British rock scene, playing with bands like King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Uriah Heep — but…

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J.J. Watt Goes ‘Social Media’ Public with Soccer Star Girlfriend (PHOTO)

Big step for J.J. Watt … the NFL superstar FINALLY went public with his relationship with his pro soccer star girlfriend — by posting a couply picture on Instagram! Obviously, this is a big deal. Watt and pro soccer star Kealia Ohai have…

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The Kardashians Can’t Escape U.S. Customs After Costa Rica Trip (PHOTOS)

The Kardashians got a knock from a narc before officially touching US soil. Kourtney, Kris, Kylie and Tyga returned after a short trip in Costa Rica but had to deal with U.S. Customs agents getting a look inside before getting the all clear. It’…

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