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Monday, February 23, 2026 4:05 PM ET

World News

U.K.'s former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in misconduct probe tied to Epstein files | CBC News

CBC News - 22 minutes ago

British police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Aljazeera

Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall

Aljazeera - 2 minutes ago

The White House is set to impose a 15 percent tariff through Section 122 after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump.

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Toronto Star

In photos: Violence escalates in Mexico after military kills cartel leader

The Globe and Mail - 33 minutes ago

The federal government is warning Canadians in Jalisco State, including popular tourist destination Puerto Vallarta, that criminal groups have set up road blocks with burning vehicles in the area.

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Times of India

Mexico may pay a big price for killing Jalisco cartel boss El Mencho

Independent UK - 33 minutes ago

What often comes next when the Mexican state removes a high-profile cartel figure like El Mencho is an extended period of violence

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Politics News

CBC News

Where does the U.S. Supreme Court voiding some Trump tariffs leave Canada? | CBC News

CBC News - 55 minutes ago

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a number of tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed since he returned to the White House.

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CBS News

Why some Democratic congresswomen will wear white to Trump's State of the Union

CBS News - 7 minutes ago

The Democratic Women's Caucus wore pink to President Trump's address to Congress last year. This year, they're returning to white.

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Los Angeles Times

Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago

Austin Tucker Martin rarely, if ever, talked about politics, seemed afraid of guns, and came from a family of Trump supporters, according to Braeden Fields, a cousin who said the two grew up together.

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NBC News

Iran hit by resurgent protests as U.S. builds pressure ahead of new nuclear talks

NBC News - 8 hours ago

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said President Donald Trump was "curious" as to why Tehran has not capitulated in the face of Washington's massive military buildup in the Middle East.

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Business News

BBC News

Trump vows higher tariffs on countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

BBC News - 9 minutes ago

The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

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New York Post

OpenAI's Sam Altman blasts AI concerns around water usage as 'fake:'...

New York Post - 5 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman coldly dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence is using up lots of water as “fake” – arguing that “humans use energy too.”

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International Business Times

Trump Organization Signs Agreement for a 91-storey Trump Tower on the Gold Coast

International Business Times - 7 hours ago

The Trump Organization and an Australian developer have signed an agreement to build what some reports have called "Australia's tallest building."

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CBS News

Peter Mandelson, former U.K. ambassador to U.S., arrested weeks after latest Epstein files release

CBS News - 7 minutes ago

Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London's Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, weeks after a series of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.

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Technology

Gulf News

One origin, foreign HQs: Indian-origin CEOs lead the global corporate world, but none headquartered in India

First Post - 1 day ago

Indian-origin leaders now head more than 20 global tech giants, from Google to Microsoft, even as most firms remain headquartered abroad. As AI competition intensifies, India’s push to build homegrown innovation gains urgency amid debate over overseas success.

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CNBC

Amazon to spend $12 billion in Louisiana on AI data centers

CNBC - 1 hour ago

The project comes as Amazon has committed up to $200 billion this year on AI investments, which include data centers, chips and networking equipment.

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BBC News

Wolves fans urge football and social media bosses to tackle abuse

BBC News - 7 hours ago

Wolves fans say sports and social leaders need to do more to protect players from online racism.

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CBS News

As nursing homes face staffing crisis, robots help workers focus on care

CBS News - 19 hours ago

A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.

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Sports Headlines

New York Post

Winter Olympics 2026: See the final medal count from the 2026 Games

New York Post - 1 hour ago

See how the United States stacked up in the final medal count from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

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Newsweek

Team USA legend Mike Richter delivers 2-word verdict on Connor Hellebuyck

Newsweek - 5 minutes ago

Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck delivered a legendary performance in the United States men's hockey victory over Canada.

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BBC News

Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head

BBC News - 9 minutes ago

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Everton vs Manchester United in the Premier League

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Manila Times

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

Manila Times - 10 minutes ago

VAIL, COLORADO — American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Entertainment News

Daily Sabah

Tourette syndrome advocate ‘mortified’ about racial slur during BAFTA

Daily Sabah - 32 minutes ago

A Tourette syndrome sufferer has apologized after shouting a racial during the BAFTA awards, saying he was “deeply mortified” about what he was caused...

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CBC News

Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents | CBC News

CBC News - 6 minutes ago

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

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The Advocate

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Euronews - 12 hours ago

A groundbreaking Tracey Emin exhibit, Van Gogh through the lens of yellow, and the return of cinema's favourite masked maniac. Here's what to look out for this week.

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Fox News

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Fox News - 31 minutes ago

Prince Andrew allegedly charged taxpayer-funded massages while serving as trade envoy, civil servants reveal in explosive new claims about misconduct.

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Odd/Weird News

Apple Valley News Now

Deadly violence in Mexico spreads after cartel boss is killed — as...

New York Post - 3 hours ago

At least 20 of Mexico's 31 states have seen violent clashes in the wake of the death of the country's most wanted man.

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Huffington Post

Kash Patel's Complaint About Personal Travel Resurfaces After Olympics Party Moment

Huffington Post - 8 hours ago

The FBI director wasn't a fan of using government jets for personal travel before he got the job himself.

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Daily Express

USA hockey back on top after historic win over Canada | Back Page...

New York Post - 4 hours ago

Brandon London recaps the classic 2026 Olympic men’s hockey final that saw Team USA defeat Canada in overtime to avenge their loss to their northern neighbors in 2025’s 4 Nations Face-Off...

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Fox News

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

Fox News - 3 days ago

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

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