February 18, 2026

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Motorcyclist killed in Cherokee County crash – Atlanta News First -

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FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals -

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Wayland community mourns WACO High School senior killed in crash – KGAN -

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GoFundMe Launched for Elizabeth Arts Coordinator Injured in Crash – TAPinto -

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Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say -

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Forklift accidents result in fatality and fines – Forkliftaction -

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Fifth person dies in Pueblo crash on I-25 – The Coloradoan -

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Hedge funds have a clear favorite Magnificent 7 stock, attracting the likes of Ackman, Druckenmiller and Klarman -

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Seattle Seahawks begin sale process after Super Bowl win -

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ACSO investigating 2-vehicle crash on LaGrange Road – The Natchez Democrat -

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TxDOT addresses safety concerns after fatal FM 603 and SH 36 wreck – KTXS -

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Man, 74, dies after getting trapped in grain bin during Iowa ‘farming accident’: police – KOMO -

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Man, 74, dies after getting trapped in grain bin during Iowa ‘farming accident’: police – WJAR -

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Portage County man gets 5 years for crash that killed Kent man – Record-Courier -

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Man, 74, dies after getting trapped in grain bin during Iowa ‘farming accident’: police – KDBC -

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Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon calls rule-based system for crypto ‘very, very important’ -

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19-Year-Old Minnesota Woman Killed in Crash With SUV – KROC-AM -

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Lake Erie shipwreck identified in area where explorer died in diving accident – CBS News -

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Pedestrian injured after being hit by a truck in Wilson County – KOAM News Now -

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5 dead, nearly 30 injured in crash: What’s next in the investigation? – KRDO -

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U.S. News

Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

Hedge funds have a clear favorite Magnificent 7 stock, attracting the likes of Ackman, Druckenmiller and Klarman

Notable institutional investors bought a net 40.9 million shares in the cloud provider in the fourth quarter, according to a CNBC analysis of data from Verity.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon calls rule-based system for crypto ‘very, very important’

David Solomon spoke weeks after a Senate panel advanced a cryptocurrency market bill to create a national regulatory structure for crypto.

Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: ‘Worst paper I’ve ever seen’

The NEC director ripped the report, saying that central bank researchers ignored key aspects of how the duties worked

Zuckerberg testimony: Upping engagement on Instagram was not a company goal

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand

Mortgage rates dropped again last week, sparking a small jump in refinancing, but potential buyers were not impressed.

Tesla adding Grok AI chatbot to its cars in the UK, Europe amid regulatory probes

The embattled xAI Grok chatbot is coming to Tesla EVs in the U.K. and Europe.

David Tepper adds to big Micron position, gets bullish on Korean stocks

The billionaire investor boosted his stake in Micron by 200%, meaning the memory maker crucial to AI systems is now the fund’s fourth-largest holding.

Trump administration identifies more borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness, court filing shows

The Trump administration identified more than 40,000 borrowers eligible for federal student loan relief in January, a recent court filing shows.

Cloud startup Render raises funding at $1.5 billion valuation as AI-built apps boom

Render is one of the beneficiaries of growing competition in the cloud computing world spurred by the booming demand for artificial intelligence.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate.

India’s Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers over the next decade

The blockbuster investment comes as India pushes to gain a stronger foothold in the global artificial intelligence race.