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• NASA conducts 2nd rocket fueling test that decides when astronauts head to moon

  19-02-2026 17:03 via abcnews.com
  NASA is taking another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal and delayed astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century
  
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• Epstein: What Really Matters Isn’t About Sex

  19-02-2026 14:40 via technocracy.news
  Jeffrey Epstein was an arch-Technocrat, master Transhumanist, and a key player and strategist for the Trilateral Commission. Because he excelled in finance, technology, science and mathematics, he was the perfect fit to further the Trilateral goal to capture the world for Technocracy. And yes, Donald Trump was undeniably a teammate. ⁃ Patrick Wood Editor.
  TL;DR: When President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the Department of Justice disgorged approximately 3.5 million
  
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• On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines

  19-02-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  None of the main research on the voyage of the Araon was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a sign of the difficult times for American science.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial

  19-02-2026 09:21 via abcnews.com
  Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received to be “authentic” and not “robo...
  
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• Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left - BBC

  19-02-2026 09:13 via news.google.com
  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 TimesParliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist  The GuardianFrance in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin Deranque  EWTN NewsFrench far-left political party linked to far-right activist's killing says offi
  
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• Modi pitches India as global artificial intelligence hub at AI summit

  19-02-2026 08:17 via abcnews.com
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide
  
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• José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News

  19-02-2026 07:57 via news.google.com
  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  CNNJosé María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade  NPRPeru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval  ReutersPeru’s pres
  
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• February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack

  19-02-2026 07:51 via news.google.com
  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 good behavior  Illinois PolicyGov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies  
  
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• Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post

  19-02-2026 07:37 via news.google.com
  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  WUSA9Political blame game pushes DC-area sewage spill onto national stage  WBFFTrump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster  The GuardianWe visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found.  
  
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• Texas Tech star JT Toppin receives heartbreaking injury diagnosis - On3

  19-02-2026 06:57 via news.google.com
  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 TodayOdum propels Arizona State men's basketball to upset of Texas Tech  The Arizona Republic
  
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• Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC - 247Sports

  19-02-2026 06:30 via news.google.com
  Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC  247SportsIllinois 101-65 USC (Feb 18, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN#10 Illini Open LA Swing Wednesday at USC - University of Illinois Athletics  University of Illinois AthleticsAndrej Stojakovic finishes in transition with a fast break SLAM, extending the Illinois lead over USC  YahooUSC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles Times
  
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• JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s Board of Peace - Financial Times

  19-02-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  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 says  Yahoo FinanceJPMorgan 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 banking services: Report  Firstpost
  
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• 3 takeaways from BYU’s loss at No. 4 Arizona - Deseret News

  19-02-2026 05:35 via news.google.com
  3 takeaways from BYU’s loss at No. 4 Arizona  Deseret NewsArizona bounces back, takes out BYU despite Dybantsa's 35  ESPNBYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats Live Score and Stats - February 18, 2026 Gametracker  CBS SportsBYU vs Arizona picks, predictions, odds for college basketball game  The Arizona RepublicBYU vs Arizona Preview: BYU Big Road Underdog to Wildcats  Vanquish The Foe
  
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• Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns - CBS News

  19-02-2026 04:59 via news.google.com
  Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns  CBS NewsNew DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting  The Washington PostRefugees Disappeared. Churches Prayed and Lawyered Up.  Christianity TodayTrump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees  ReutersTrump Administration Memo Expands ICE Authority Over Some Refugees, Report Says  bernama
  
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• Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself - The New York Times

  19-02-2026 04:55 via news.google.com
  Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself  The New York Times'She was texting Tony:' Husband of Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair  San Antonio Express-NewsMonths before death by suicide, aide texted colleague she had an affair with her boss, Rep. Tony Gonzales  CBS NewsCalls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign  Texas Public Radio | TPRRep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affai
  
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• White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now - The Washington Post

  19-02-2026 04:46 via news.google.com
  White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now  The Washington PostN.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up  The New York TimesNIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director  PBSJay Bhattacharya named acting CDC director  PoliticoNIH Director Bhattacharya to lead CDC after O’Neill’s exit  statnews.com
  
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• FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy - The Guardian

  19-02-2026 03:49 via news.google.com
  FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy  The GuardianColbert interview exposes flaw in Trump's TV rules  AxiosSenate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview controversy, campaign says  Houston Public MediaOpinion | The Colbert-CBS spat is about overregulation  The Washington PostOpinion | Stephen Colbert has the right response to the FCC's political bullying &nb
  
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• Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development - Associated Press News

  19-02-2026 03:29 via news.google.com
  Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development  Associated Press NewsTakaichi Formally Elected PM, Eyes Expedited Budget Deliberation  Bloomberg.comThe world’s most powerful woman  The EconomistOpinion: After a stunning election, Japan will be unleashed. Or is it already too late?  The Globe and MailTime for Takaichi to tackle Japan’s political taboos  The Japan Times
  
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• Team USA Fans Cry Foul After Skier’s Historic Jump Doesn’t Win Gold - Mediaite

  19-02-2026 03:16 via news.google.com
  Team USA Fans Cry Foul After Skier’s Historic Jump Doesn’t Win Gold  MediaiteNorway's Tormod Frostad captures Olympic freeski big air gold  ESPNWinter Olympics 2026: Mac Forehand explains why he wasn't robbed of gold after landing the jump of his life — 'I wish I could do tricks like that'  Yahoo SportsNorway's Tormod Frostad beats out USA's Mac Forehand in freestyle skiing big air final  NBC NewsVermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic si
  
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• Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows - Axios

  19-02-2026 02:45 via news.google.com
  Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows  AxiosTrump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran  CNNUS warns Iran to make a deal as it steps up military deployments  Financial TimesTrump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet  CBS NewsU.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills  CN
  
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• Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017 - STLPR

  19-02-2026 01:49 via news.google.com
  Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017  STLPRBoeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis after nearly a decade in Virginia  KSDKSecretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Missouri for Arsenal of Freedom Tour  U.S. Department of War (.gov)Boeing Defense HQ returns to St. Louis  FOX 2Boeing Defense, Space & Security headquarters returns to St. Louis  The Boeing Company
  
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• Measles is 'actively spreading' in Salt Lake County as Highland High reports exposure - KSL News

  19-02-2026 01:47 via news.google.com
  Measles is 'actively spreading' in Salt Lake County as Highland High reports exposure  KSL NewsRising measles cases reported in Salt Lake airport, Utah hospitals  AxiosHigh school student tests positive for measles in first confirmed case in Tooele County  KUTVMeasles infection confirmed at Highland High School  KSL NewsRadioUtah’s confirmed measles cases hit a cumulative 300  Gephardt Daily
  
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• Mass departures from Justice Dept. are boon for law firms, legal groups and political campaigns - CBS News

  19-02-2026 01:30 via news.google.com
  Mass departures from Justice Dept. are boon for law firms, legal groups and political campaigns  CBS News
  
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• Justice Department Probes Warner Sale’s Impact on Theaters - Bloomberg.com

  19-02-2026 00:57 via news.google.com
  Justice Department Probes Warner Sale’s Impact on Theaters  Bloomberg.comCinemark CEO Is “a Bit Apprehensive” to Buy Into Netflix’s 45-Day Theatrical Window Commitment  The Hollywood ReporterIn Warner Merger Battle, Netflix Needs To Take “More Action” To Prove It Loves Movie Theaters, Cinemark CEO Says  DeadlineAs the Warner Bros. Sale Heats Up, Movie Theaters Still Don’t Trust Netflix’s Promises  GizmodoWill
  
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• Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities - MPR News

  19-02-2026 00:55 via news.google.com
  Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities  MPR NewsMinnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region  Star TribuneWho got the most snow? One community saw 34 inches  kare11.comStorm Reports: Wind gusts and snowfall  WDIO.comMinnesota weather: Snow totals across the state  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
  
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• Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights - The New York Times

  19-02-2026 00:03 via news.google.com
  Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights  The New York TimesAdvocates monitoring anti-LGBTQ legislation and policies  WVXU"You Outlaw It": Heritage Foundation President Announces Intent To Outlaw All Trans Adult Care  erininthemorning.comAnti-transgender legislation accelerates in early 2026  prismreports.orgRepublicans push new anti-trans bills to expand restrictions to adults  The Oklahoman
  
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