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February 14, 2026

NBC News

Quad God Crashes in Milan

Ilia Malinin repeatedly stumbled on Friday night when he was poised to win and his worst performance in years left him in eighth place and leaving the Winter Olympics without an individual medal.
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The Wall Street Journal

Noem’s DHS Challenges

"It was two days after federal agents had shot and killed Alex Pretti, and Noem was facing fire from all sides. Even some inside the administration were pushing President Trump to remove her from her position for her handling of the chaotic immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis."
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Yahoo News

SAVE Act Explained

The legislation, which President Trump has been urging Congress to pass for years, edged through the House in a near party-line vote, with all Republicans voting in favor and all but one Democrat voting against.
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Politico

Rahm Drops Another Policy

Rahm Emanuel is embarking on a three-day swing through the crucial swing-state of Michigan this weekend. But he’s not just dropping in to help boost down-ballot Democratic candidates — he’s also visiting some trade schools to unveil yet another policy proposal.
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U.S. News & World Report

Listed: Top Hotels in America

U.S. News & World Report's travel section provides a detailed guide to hotels across the United States, featuring rankings, reviews, and filters for location, price, and amenities to aid travelers in making informed choices.
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CNN

Amazon’s Ring Cancels Partnership

Amazon's Ring, known for its smart doorbell cameras, is under scrutiny for its partnerships with law enforcement, raising privacy and surveillance concerns amid calls to halt facial recognition technology sales to police.
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The New York Times

Hidden World of Unaccountable Elite

In unsparing detail, the documents lay bare the once-furtive activities of an unaccountable elite, largely made up of rich and powerful men from business, politics, academia and show business.
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Deadline

Stephen A. Smith Keeps Teasing Bid

Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith continues to tease a potential presidential run, telling CBS Sunday Morning that while he has “no desire” to be a politician or run for office, he’s not ruling it out.
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New York Post

NY Post Retraces Guthrie’s Steps

The Post retraced Nancy Guthrie’s final route home before she vanished – a path that began under the glow of commercial lights and at least one surveillance camera before plunging into long, unlit stretches of desert road.
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Axios

Trump Resistance Rising

Little by little, week after week, a subtle but significant shift is unfolding in American politics: Institutions and even a small but growing number of Republicans are standing up to President Trump.
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ABC News

ICE Says 2 Officers May Have Lied

The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement says that two of its officers appear to have made "untruthful statements" about shooting a migrant in Minnesota and may face federal charges for their actions.
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USA Today

Trump Wants ID for Midterms

President Donald Trump insisted in a Truth Social post on Feb. 13 that voter identification would be required for the upcoming midterm elections, even if it is not approved by Congress. He said he would "shortly" lay out the legal reasons for it "in the form of an Executive Order."
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The Atlantic

Tide Turns Against Youth Medicine

American doctors are no longer united on the wisdom of medicalizing gender dysphoria in minors.As the shaky evidence base for youth gender medicine has become better known, activists have retreated to an argument from authority.
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The New York Times

Infidelity Admission Captivates

When he uttered the immortal words, “Three months ago, I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her”, Laegreid, a seven-time world champion, introduced himself and his personal life to the world, creating a story that has made global headlines.
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Phillymag

A Philly Character Died This Week

PhillyMag pays tribute to Sandra Schultz Newman, a respected Philadelphia divorce lawyer, highlighting her dynamic personality, successful career, and resilience through personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband, Dr. Julius Newman, and one of her sons.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood Bigwig Forced To Sell

Casey Wasserman is putting his agency up for sale, the mogul announced in a memo to staff Friday night, following a week of intense scrutiny and criticism from his roster after suggestive emails he’d sent to Ghislaine Maxwell had surfaced in the Epstein Files.
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