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Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balanceFeb 19, 2026 7:28 am - Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
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Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute showsFeb 19, 2026 7:20 am - Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday — more evidence that President Donald Trump's push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.
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Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talksFeb 19, 2026 7:17 am - President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and five countries have agreed to deploy troops as part of an international stabilization force for the war-battered Palestinian territory.
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U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world eventsFeb 19, 2026 6:55 am - U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter’s massive immigration crackdown.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to EpsteinFeb 19, 2026 6:15 am - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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‘How to Make a Killing’ a new riff on an Ealing black comedy classicFeb 19, 2026 5:15 am - “How to Make a Killing,” starring Glen Powell as a working-class man who sets out to murderously reclaim his inheritance, has a clear inspiration: the great Ealing black comedy “Kind Hearts and Coronets.”
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‘Midwinter Break’ a quiet, tender marriage story with Lesley Manville and Ciarán HindsFeb 19, 2026 5:15 am - Stella and Gerry might not have a bad marriage, but they don’t have an especially healthy one in “Midwinter Break.” So one Christmas Eve, Stella decides to break the monotony by booking an impromptu trip for two to Amsterdam.
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In submission romance ‘Pillion,’ an unconventional love story challenges normsFeb 19, 2026 5:15 am - Like most lovers, Colin (Harry Melling) and Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) have an understanding in “Pillion.” Their lines are a little more firmly drawn than most.
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No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 gamesFeb 18, 2026 11:51 pm - LOS ANGELES — Andrej Stojakovic scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 on Wednesday night for its ...
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Martinelli's 29 points lead Northwestern over Maryland 78-74Feb 18, 2026 11:03 pm - EVANSTON — Nick Martinelli scored 29 points to lead Northwestern to a 78-74 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night to end a five-game losing streak. Northwestern (11-1...