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Stock futures are little changed after major averages post gains; Walmart earnings loom: Live updates - CNBC
Stock futures are little changed after major averages post gains; Walmart earnings loom: Live updates  CNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI worries recede, Fed minutes released  Yahoo FinanceStock Market News, Feb. 18, 2026: Tech Stocks Rose For a Second-Straight Day  The Wall ...[read more]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - Associated Press News
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office  Associated Press NewsLive updates: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police say  CNNAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC ...[read more]

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left - BBC
Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left  BBCAfter Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left  The New York TimesFrance in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin Deranque  EWTN NewsParliamentary aide am...[read more]

José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News
José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade  Associated Press NewsPeru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again  CNNPeru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval  ReutersPeru Congress ...[read more]

February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack
February 18, 2026  Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | SubstackIllinois Governor Delivers State of the State Address  C-SPANPritzker Pitches $56 Billion Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes to Address Housing Shortage  WTTWIllinois “spending cuts” aren’t from g...[read more]

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post
Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup  The Washington PostPipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials say  WUSA9Trump fixates on sewage, a favored talking point, in fight with Wes Mo...[read more]

Oregon Republicans boycott floor session, delaying action on transportation tax referendum move - OregonLive.com
Oregon Republicans boycott floor session, delaying action on transportation tax referendum move  OregonLive.comRepublicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBOregon Republicans stage walkout over Democrat-led transportation package  KOIN...[read more]

Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis - On3
Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis  On3Texas Tech's JT Toppin has torn ACL, out for season  ESPNTexas Tech basketball star JT Toppin out for season with ACL tear  The New York TimesTexas Tech star JT Toppin suffers potential serious injury in upset loss  USA TodayOd...[read more]

Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC - 247Sports
Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC  247Sports#10 Illini Open LA Swing Wednesday at USC - University of Illinois Athletics  University of Illinois AthleticsUSC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles TimesIllinois Fighting Illi...[read more]

JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s Board of Peace - Financial Times
JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s Board of Peace  Financial TimesJPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump's Board of Peace - FT  marketscreener.comJPMorgan reportedly in talks to handle banking for Gaza Board of Peace  Türkiye TodayTrump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in talks with JPMorgan for bank...[read more]