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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:09 PM ET

World News

‘Closer than many people realise’: Trump prepares for possible strikes on Iran

Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.

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Manila Times

8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Manila Times - 57 minutes ago

TRUCKEE, California — Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California's Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation's deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.

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Aljazeera

White House says Iran would be ‘wise’ to take deal amid military buildup

Aljazeera - 28 minutes ago

The latest threats come amid ratcheting tensions between the US and Iran despite second round of indirect nuclear talks.

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Aljazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Politics News

CBS News

Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia

CBS News - 7 minutes ago

An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.

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The Week

Stephen Colbert escalates dispute with CBS over Talarico interview ban

Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago

The "Late Show" host said the CBS claim that a U.S. Senate candidate interview was not banned is "crap."

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New York Post

Ex-Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner testifies that Jeffrey Epstein...

New York Post - 6 hours ago

Federal prosecutors initially listed Wexner as a potential co-conspirator following Epstein's arrest in July 2019.

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Fox News

Trump lauds 'piece of work' Jesse Jackson at 'sold-out' Black History Month event

Fox News - 3 hours ago

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at 84 after battling a rare neurological condition, prompting President Donald Trump to honor him as "truly special."

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Business News

Times of India

India AI summit: Brazil's Lula lands, US giants tout plans

Deutsche Welle - 12 hours ago

Brazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in New Delhi, while Google and Nvidia hail Indian expansion plans. Meanwhile, China felt the sting of intellectual property appropriation for once in a robot dog scandal.

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Wired News

Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids' Instagram use in social media trial

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

LOS ANGELES — Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received about being “authentic” and not “robotic.”

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CBC News

Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada | CBC News

CBC News - 7 minutes ago

An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.

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BBC News

Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'

BBC News - 5 hours ago

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.

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Technology

Mehr News Agency

Iran, India to expand bilateral coop. in IT, AI fields

Mehr News Agency - 11 hours ago

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – IT officials from Iran and India have emphasized the need for expanding cooperation in the fields of information technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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CBS News

Mark Zuckerberg faces intense questioning in social media addiction trial

CBS News - 52 minutes ago

Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.

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Gizmodo

Data sovereignty: an existential issue for nations and enterprises

Gulf News - 2 days ago

Explore the critical issue of data sovereignty as geopolitical tensions and regulatory pressures reshape how nations and enterprises manage their most valuable asset. Discover how leaders are rethinking data strategies to ensure operational resilience and maintain trust in an interconnected world.

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Peninsula Qatar

Apple announces "Charge Limit" feature on MacBook

Peninsula Qatar - 1 day ago

Washington: Apple announced a new feature titled Charge Limit on its MacBook devices as part of the new trial version of the operating system macOS...

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Sports Headlines

CBC News

OPINION | Motherhood has Canadian freestyler Cassie Sharpe bringing whole new perspective to Olympics | CBC Sports

CBC News - 7 minutes ago

Two-time Olympic medallist Cassie Sharpe says her ambition to reach the top of the Olympic podium remains, but whatever the result, it won't define her.

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Sky News

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw

Independent UK - 3 hours ago

Tom Edozie climbed off the bench to score the equaliser on his debut.

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CBS News

How to run a 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket pool: Play for a dream trip, create your own picks contest - CBS Sports

CBS News - 7 minutes ago

The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match

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New York Post

Team USA Fights Off Sweden In OT, Advances To Semifinals

Huffington Post - 2 hours ago

After plenty of nerves, both the U.S. and Canadian men's ice hockey teams are moving on, though it took a roller coaster of emotions to get there.

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Entertainment News

BBC News

Stephen Colbert says network blocked interview with Democrat James Talarico. CBS denies it

BBC News - 2 hours ago

The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.

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Hollywood Reporter

King Gnu’s ‘AIZO’ Hits No. 1 as Winter Olympics Boost back number’s ‘Doshitemo Doshitemo’ on Japan Hot 100

Hollywood Reporter - 4 minutes ago

King Gnu’s “AIZO” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, for the chart released Feb. 18.

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Deutsche Welle

Strong women in front of and behind camera at Berlinale

Deutsche Welle - 8 hours ago

Politics are prominent at the Berlinale. Two female directors have made sure that gender issues are centered — bringing films to the festival that feature strong women behind and in front of the camera.

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Toronto Star

'How to Make a Killing' review: Glen Powell's murder comedy is funny...

New York Post - 4 hours ago

There are eight deaths in “How To Make a Killing.” Seven are people and one is done-dirty source material. The blood. So much blood.

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Odd/Weird News

Apple Valley News Now

Powerful ‘bomb cyclone’ could hit NYC this weekend -- threatening...

New York Post - 5 hours ago

If a nor’easter strengthens near the coastline on a northern track, the Big Apple could be hit by massive snow dump Sunday evening, said AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva.

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