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Detectives suffer blow in missing Nancy Guthrie case
Sky News - 18 Feb 2026 03:58
DNA recovered from a glove found near the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anything in a national database, authorities have said.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Trump exerting unfair pressure on Kyiv during Geneva talks
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 01:49
Ukrainian president says he hopes Trumps recent remarks are just his tactics and not the decision as negotiators meet in Switzerland. What we know on day 1,456
Wealthy Americans top golden visa surge in New Zealand and applications from China double
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 02:03
US family who were 100th to be granted residency under investor scheme say they want to give back to amazing New ZealandWealthy Americans are dominating applications for New Zealands golden visa, driven by a love for the...
Workplace Inspections by OSHA Dropped Over a Six-Month Period of 2025
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 21:43
Labor advocates worry that the Trump administration is relaxing oversight of companies and increasing the potential for serious injuries and deaths.
'Obviously Targeted': Police Drop Bombshell Update on Canberra Defence Conference Scare
IBTimes - 18 Feb 2026 16:15
A violent security incident disrupted the ADM Congress in Canberra, leading to a police operation and bomb squad intervention.
Aggravated burglary charges against 18 Palestine Action activists dropped
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 13:32
Prosecutors drop charges over break-in at Israeli defence firm site after jury cleared six other defendants of offenceProsecutors have dropped aggravated burglary charges against 18 defendants accused of a Palestine Acti...
FBI and Minnesota police investigate ICE arrest that left man with broken skull
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 12:49
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures after being arrested by ICE agents in JanuaryMinnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of a Mexican citizen by immig...
Six skiers found but 10 still missing after avalanche in California
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 01:55
Group was skiing in snow-hit Sierra Nevadas, while winter storm brings heavy rain and floods to other parts of stateSix skiers have been found after a group of 16 went missing this morning as heavy snowfall blanketed Cal...
Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 23:58
Extinction Rebellion says some members have been visited by agents claiming to be FBI amid Trumps threats toward liberal groupsEnvironmental group Extinction Rebellion said on Wednesday it was under federal US investigat...
Man dead and boy fighting for his life after double stabbing
Sky News - 18 Feb 2026 23:56
A man is dead and a teenage boy is in a critical condition after being stabbed at a skate park in Northampton.
Ski academy rocked as multiple Tahoe avalanche deaths linked to youth school parents
New York Post - 18 Feb 2026 23:36
Multiple skiers who died in a horrific avalanche near Lake Tahoe were beloved members of a local ski school, the California Post can confirm.
Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 23:30
Research suggests more than 75,000 killed in the first 16 months of conflict, 25,000 more than announced at the timeMore than 75,000 people were killed in the first 16 months of the two-year war in Gaza, at least 25,000 ...
Fleets Aerin Frankel, Team USA ready for yet another gold-medal showdown against Canada
Boston - 18 Feb 2026 23:29
Team USA and Canada will meet for the seventh time in an Olympics gold-medal game. The post Fleets Aerin Frankel, Team USA ready for yet another gold-medal showdown against Canada appeared first on Boston.com.
Everything to Know About the University of Iowa 2024 Hazing From Newly Released Bodycam Footage, its Origin and Situation
IBTimes - 18 Feb 2026 23:23
Newly released bodycam footage reveals the disturbing reality of a hazing incident at the University of Iowa's Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, reigniting national debate.
Arteta accepts Arsenal have to blame ourselves after blowing lead at Wolves
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2026 23:21
League leaders squander 2-0 lead at bottom sideArteta: We didnt perform at the level requiredMikel Arteta admitted that Arsenal have to blame ourselves after they surrendered a two-goal lead to draw at Wolves. A 94th-min...
Father identified as victim killed in raging SoCal floodwaters
New York Post - 18 Feb 2026 23:14
The man who died after being carried away by floodwaters in San Bernardino was identified as a 55-year-old father.
Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 23:08
The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.
Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 23:06
Both parties Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.
Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 23:05
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.
Bernie Sanders backs California billionaire tax, breaks rank with Newsom
New York Post - 18 Feb 2026 23:04
Sen.Bernie Sandersdidn't hold much back in showing his support for California's proposed 'Billionaire Tax' ballot at an event in the Golden State.
After Activists Killing, Tensions Erupt Between Frances Far-Right and Far-Left
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 23:03
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.
Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2026 23:03
In states that once focused mainly on health care and sports for transgender minors, debates now revolve around the validity of transgender identity.