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February 14, 2026

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Why it’s happening, what it impacts and more

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security shut down this weekend as the White House and Democratic leaders continued to discuss changes to U.S. immigration enforcement after federal agents killed two American citizens in Minnesota last month. The two sides have continued to trade offers, signaling some hope for an agreement. But it remains unclear which Democratic demands the White House will agree to and Congress left Washington on Thursday without a deal. With Congress out of town, DHS’s funding formally lapsed at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. That means that federal employees at agencies such as FEMA, the Transportation Security Administration

February 14, 2026

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Breaking news: US announces 10% additional tariff on several EU countries and UK over Greenland

The US administration has announced a 10% additional tariff that will be charged to several EU countries to ‘end potentially perilous situation’ regarding Greenland. In its quest to purchase Greenland, the US administration (‘the US’) announced on 17 January 2026 a 10% tariff will be charged to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom after sending small numbers of military personnel to Greenland. The tariff will be charged as of 1 February 2026 and will be increased to 25% on 1 June 2026. In its statement, the US administration indicated that the tariff will apply

February 14, 2026

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U.S. CPI Inflation Falls To 2.4%, Bitcoin Rises

The U.S. CPI inflation has come in cooler than expectations, providing a bullish outlook for the crypto market, with Bitcoin rising amid this data release. Notably, crypto traders have again increased their bets on Fed rate cuts for this year following this macro data. CPI Inflation Comes In At 2.4%, Bitcoin Climbs Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that the CPI rose 2.4% year over year (YoY) in January, below expectations of 2.5%. Notably, this marks its lowest level in over four years, signaling that inflation may be trending towards the Fed’s 2% target. Meanwhile, the CPI inflation data came

February 14, 2026

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Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides

Israel’s battle against Hamas in Gaza over the past two years was waged with extensive military support from the country’s closest ally, the United States. Since the Hamas-led invasion and massacre that sparked the war, Washington has supplied Israel with an estimated $16-22 billion in military assistance. That wartime support supplemented the $3.8 billion the US sends Israel in defense aid annually, together reinforcing the strength of the military alliance. But while largely appreciated in Jerusalem, the heavy reliance on foreign assistance has also raised concerns in Israel about the downsides of the aid, including the level of control it

February 14, 2026

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Why are 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic medals, ribbons breaking?

Feb. 13, 2026, 5:34 a.m. ET CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Alpine skier Breezy Johnson pulled her Olympic gold medal out of her front right coat pocket. Ribbonless. “Don’t jump in them,” she said during her press conference Feb. 8 after winning gold in the downhill. “I was jumping in excitement, and it broke. I’m sure somebody will fix it. It’s not crazy broken, but a little broken.” Johnson said in a post to her Instagram story on Feb. 12 that her medal did get fixed. But she’s not the only athlete who has had their Olympic medal – perhaps the

February 13, 2026

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2 federal agents put on leave after Alex Pretti shooting; Trump spars with Frey

Minneapolis City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw recalled getting sprayed when a man targeted Omar yesterday.  Vetaw said Omar was making her remarks when she heard someone get up and yell.  “I didn’t hear what he said, but I saw him get up, and he was yelling, and I’m looking right at him, and this syringe just goes up, and this liquid just starts to come towards us,” she told NBC News. “I saw her be hit by the liquid, and then immediately I went to her saying: ‘Hey, you’ve got to go get checked out. We don’t know what that

February 13, 2026

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US Tourists Storm Austria Resulting in Record-Breaking Arrivals and Jaw-Dropping Luxury Spark an Economic Tsunami Across Europe

Home » EUROPE » US Tourists Storm Austria Resulting in Record-Breaking Arrivals and Jaw-Dropping Luxury Spark an Economic Tsunami Across Europe Published on February 13, 2026 By: Tuhin Sarkar US Tourists Storm Austria Resulting in Record Breaking Arrivals and Jaw Dropping Luxury Spark an Economic Tsunami Across Europe US tourists have stormed into Austria, sparking a wave of record-breaking arrivals that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s tourism industry. The numbers are staggering, as US visitors flood the country, setting unprecedented records and reshaping the Austrian tourism landscape. This sudden surge in tourism is not just about numbers; it’s about jaw-dropping

February 13, 2026

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2026 Winter Olympics committee looking into medals breaking and “taking the issue seriously”

Milan — The 2026 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee told CBS News it was “aware of an issue affecting a small number of medals and is investigating the matter,” after some athletes who won medals in the games reported they had broken. “Don’t jump in them,” Breezy Johnson, who won the gold medal in downhill skiing for Team USA on Sunday, told reporters after her race.  “I was jumping in excitement and it broke. I’m sure somebody will fix it — it’s not like crazy broken — but it’s a little broken,” Johnson said. Team USA gold medal-winning skier Breezy Johnson shows her broken medal to

February 13, 2026

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NBA Fines Jazz $500K, Pacers $100K For Breaking Player Participation Policy

The NBA is finally taking a stance against the tanking epidemic, and it starts with punishments for the teams that have been pushing it too far. The decision, announced by the league on Friday, includes a $500,00 fine for the Utah Jazz and a smaller, $100,000 fine for the Indiana Pacers over their clear violations of the player participation policy. “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition, and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games,” wrote NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in a statement.

February 13, 2026

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Tariff-linked Customs bond funding gap hits record $3.5 billion

Cranes unload shipping containers from a ship at the Port of Long Beach Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images A record-breaking number of companies shipping products into the United States are coming up short on a federal government requirement to financially guarantee they can cover the import trade duties triggered by President Donald Trump‘s tariff policies. And this is leading to a record amount of money paid to the U.S. to cover the shortfalls. U.S. Customs data shared with CNBC shows that what are called customs bond “insufficiencies” reached a total of