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 -

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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 -

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

‘The Bachelor’ Digs THREE Black Women! Who Knew? (VIDEO)

Nick Viall is 5 weeks in and something cray is happening on “The Bachelor” — 3 black women are still in the running, and at least one is becoming a fan fave! Rachel kinda killed it on Monday night’s episode, by all accounts … doing a sexy…

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Oprah Dipping Back to Journalism Roots on ’60 Minutes’

Oprah Winfrey has just signed a deal with “60 Minutes,” and it’s sure looking like she’s making CBS her second home. Winfrey will become a special contributor on the long-running news mag. She started as a local reporter in Baltimore before&hell…

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Tom Brady Chokes Back Tears … ‘My Dad Is My Hero’ (VIDEO)

It got all “Field of Dreams” at Super Bowl Media Day on Monday … when Tom Brady fought back tears talking about how much he loves his father.  Brady was taking questions from reporters when he was asked to name his personal hero. What ensued…

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LeBron James Blasts Charles Barkley … You’re a Violent, Angry, Loser

LeBron James WENT OFF on Charles Barkley last night … blasting the NBA legend as a “hater” with a violent, sketchy and downright shameful past. James was speaking with ESPN after the Cavs lost to the Mavs on Monday and was asked about Barkley’…

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James Cromwell Says Trump Needs to Quit (VIDEO)

James Cromwell is done giving Donald Trump a chance … less than 2 weeks after the inauguration the actor thinks our only salvation is if Trump throws in the towel. We got Cromwell on Brighton Way in Bev Hills Monday, and he could not be stron…

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Rob Lowe Is Looking for An Assistant Who Can Lift 25 lbs and Assumes Nothing!!!

Rob Lowe is in the market for a personal assistant, and the job qualifications are daunting. Rob posted the job description on a website targeting personal assistants. Among the requirements: — Never assume anything — Ensure the CLIENT [Rob] i…

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President Trump Needs to Meet REAL Black People, Says Public Enemy Rapper (VIDEO)

Donald Trump has the wrong idea about black people because he’s talking to the wrong black people … according to a Public Enemy rapper, who’s willing to set the prez straight. We got Professor Griff at LAX, the perfect place to discuss…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes All American After Taking on Trump (PHOTO)

Arnold Schwarzenegger showed his true colors Monday after calling President Trump out for making the U.S. look “stupid.” The bodybuilder-turned-movie star-turned-politician was tooling around Venice, CA wearing red, white and blue.   He weighed…

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Drew Brees Considering Political Career … Shoots Down Sean Payton Trade Rumors (VIDEO)

Peyton Manning might not be the only superstar NFL quarterback in Washington … Drew Brees tells TMZ Sports he’s also open to the idea of running for office after he hangs up the cleats.  The 38-year-old QB is like a living God in New Orleans…

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The Weeknd & Selena Making Big Grammy Plans, Potential for Awkwardness

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd will be attached at the hip through Grammy weekend — even though one of them is feeling way more wanted than the other. The Weeknd has already officially made Selena his plus 1 for Clive Davis’ huge annual bash on…

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