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Page Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:23 PM ET

World News

Iran's FM sees 'window of opportunity' after fresh US nuclear talks

Euronews - 11 minutes ago

The second round of indirect talks came amid fears of escalation after Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills, and as the United States bolstered its military presence in the Middle East.

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Toronto Star

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago

A lawsuit filed in Boston says orders by President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have forced park service staff to remove or censor exhibits that share factually accurate and relevant U.S. history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change.

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Epoch Times

US Forces Strike 3 Drug Boats, Killing 11: Pentagon

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Since September, U.S. forces have struck 42 drug vessels, killing 144 people, according to a U.S. military spokesperson.

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Toronto Star

Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months in office

Irish Times - 7 minutes ago

José Jerí became tangled in scandal after footage emerged showing him meeting Chinese businessmen in secret

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Politics News

New York Daily News

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 7 minutes ago

A lawsuit filed in Boston says orders by the president have forced park service staff to remove or censor exhibits that share factually accurate and relevant US history and scientific knowledge.

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ABC News

RICHARD FOWLER: I ran into Jesse Jackson —and into history: the man who shaped a nation

Fox News - 1 hour ago

A personal encounter with Rev. Jesse Jackson reveals the civil rights leader's lasting impact on American politics through his Rainbow Coalition work.

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Fox News

Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud

Fox News - 18 minutes ago

Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.

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The Week

Six of Sarah Ferguson’s companies to be wound down in wake of Epstein files

Evening Standard - 23 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson was the sole director of all six companies, none of which have much public facing information about them.

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Business News

CBC News

Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured | CBC News

CBC News - 1 minute ago

Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.

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BBC News

Could India challenge tech boss power at Delhi AI Impact Summit?

BBC News - 1 hour ago

As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

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Toronto Star

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling. The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission says states cannot ban

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BBC News

Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties

BBC News - 41 minutes ago

Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.

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Technology

CNBC

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges fair pay for news publishers, stresses India’s Sovereign AI vision at AI Impact Summit

First Post - 9 hours ago

During the ongoing AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that there is a need for fair compensation among news content creators. Additionally, he pointed the government is planning a huge infrastructure to make sovereign AI models available widely for everyone.

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New York Post

'Love is Blind' season 10 cast clears up social media rumors and...

New York Post - 1 minute ago

“Love is Blind” cast members Bri, Brittany W., Connor, Alex H. and Jordan chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real about all things season 10. The new...

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Deccan Chronicle

Apple Podcasts Will Add Upgraded Video This Spring

Hollywood Reporter - 1 day ago

The platform is enhancing its visual representation of podcasts as video podcasts become increasingly popular.

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International Business Times

CMF Headphone Pro Review: A little funky but too much fun

First Post - 14 hours ago

Nothing sub-brand, CMF has recently launched its budget-friendly over ear headphones in India. At Rs 6,999, the CMF Headphone Pro is well worth its asking price for its features and performance.

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Sports Headlines

ESPN

2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, Forehand makes American history and more

ESPN - 1 minute ago

Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

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NBC News

Canada wins second consecutive gold in women’s long-track team pursuit

The Globe and Mail - 27 minutes ago

Homan hands Sweden first curling loss; Czechia and Denmark to determine Canada’s opponent in men’s hockey quarterfinal; Madeline Schizas returns for women’s singles short program

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CBS News

The Golazo Show Live Stream of UEFA Champions League

CBS News - 6 minutes ago

Watch Live: UEFA Champions League match The Golazo Show on February 17, 2026

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The Baltimore Sun

UNC basketball recruiting: Tar Heels land 5-star Dylan Mingo over Baylor, Penn State - CBS Sports

CBS News - 2 hours ago

Mingo is the second top-25 recruit that UNC has landed in the Class of 2026, and it serves as a potential pivot for how North Carolina wants to operate in the future.

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Entertainment News

New York Post

Robert Duvall was one of Hollywood's all-time greats

New York Post - 46 minutes ago

From a mafia consigliere to an alcoholic country singer to multiple military men, Robert Duvall disappeared into countless beloved movie roles.

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CBS News

Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says lawyers told him James Talarico interview could not air on "The Late Show"

CBS News - 45 minutes ago

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.

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Los Angeles Times

Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans following alleged altercation during Mardi Gras

Los Angeles Times - 7 minutes ago

New Orleans police confirms it arrested Shia LaBeouf early Tuesday morning following an alleged brawl in the city's French Quarters. He is charged with two counts of simple battery.

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Toronto Star

The Secret Life of a Winter Olympics Drone

Slate - 5 hours ago

The Games' "breakout star" tells all.

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Odd/Weird News

Sky News

Cold health alert issued with snow forecast for parts of UK

Sky News - 9 hours ago

The UKHSA says the cold weather is likely to pose "a greater risk to life of vulnerable people" and prompt an increased use of healthcare services. It comes as a yellow warning for snow is issued by the Met Office.

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Apple Valley News Now

Police catch suspect hiding in the bin through thermal camera

Sky News - 5 days ago

Police in Nashville successfully arrested a runaway suspect who was hiding in a bin outside a home and was spotted on a thermal camera.

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Sky News

Your Wi-Fi will probably be slower this week - and there are 'phantom devices' draining your connection | Money blog

Sky News - 4 hours ago

Find out how to amp up your Wi-Fi connection, why some state pensioners are getting new tax codes and whether you're eligible for 40% off cinema tickets in today's Money blog.

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