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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 TimesParliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist The GuardianFrance in shock over mu...[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 CNNJosé María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade NPRPeru installs Jose Balcazar as interim pres...[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]
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran - CNN
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran CNNTrump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet CBS NewsWhite House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence BBCU.S. says Tehran wou...[read more]
3 takeaways from BYU’s loss at No. 4 Arizona - Deseret News
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 Arizon...[read more]
Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’ - Politico
Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’ PoliticoBillionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy The Wall Street JournalBernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle The GuardianCalifornia Wealth Tax Opponents ...[read more]