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February 15, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Huge fires after strikes on Odesa – as Russian port hit with ‘massive’ attack | World News

Rubio visiting Orban two months ahead of key election after meeting with Slovakian leader Taking advantage of his time in Europe after the Munich Security Conference, US secretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting Slovakia and Hungary – two countries with strong ties to Donald Trump. The State Department announced Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral issues, including NATO commitments. “These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it’s a good opportunity to go see them and two countries I’ve never been

February 15, 2026

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U.S. health care is broken — and it’s getting worse : NPR

Flags fly at half-staff outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., on Dec. 4, 2024, after CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on a street in New York City. The shocking act of violence sparked a widespread consumer outcry over U.S. health care costs and denied claims. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images One year after UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care has gotten even worse — in ways both obvious and hidden. People increasingly can’t afford health insurance. The costs of both Obamacare and employer-sponsored insurance plans are

February 15, 2026

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ICE says its officers can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants: 2025 memo

An internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement document in May shows that ICE told officers and agents they can forcibly enter homes of people subject to deportation without warrants signed by judges. The memo, dated May 12, which reads that it is from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., by two whistleblowers. It says ICE agents are allowed to forcibly enter a person’s home using an administrative warrant if a judge has issued a “final order of removal.” Administrative warrants permit officers and agents to make arrests and are different from judicial warrants, which judges

February 15, 2026

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Olympics news, live updates: Team USA men’s hockey defeats Denmark, Jordan Stolz wins second gold and breaks Olympic record

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are in full swing, and it was another busy day in Italy. Here are the top stories we’re watching today: Jordan Stolz breaks Olympic record, wins second gold in 500 meters Stolz is the future of U.S. speedskating. He’s also the man of the moment. The 21-year-old Kewaskum, Wisconsin, native won his second gold in the second of his four events at this year’s Games, taking first place in the 500 meters with an Olympic record 33.77. Stolz’s next chance to add to his medal collection is Thursday, in the men’s 1500 meters, and then

February 14, 2026

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Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz wins second gold and breaks Olympic record, Team USA takes on Denmark

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are in full swing, and it’s another busy day in Italy, with more medals up for grabs on Saturday. Here are the top stories we’re watching today: Jordan Stolz breaks Olympic record, wins second gold in 500 meters Stolz is the future of U.S. speedskating. He’s also the man of the moment. The 21-year-old Kewaskum, Wisconsin, native won his second gold in the second of his four events at this year’s Games, taking first place in the 500 meters with an Olympic record 33.77. Stolz’s next chance to add to his medal collection is Thursday,

February 14, 2026

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Pennsylvania Girl Scout Pim Neill, breaks record selling 87,000 boxes of cookies

A dedicated Girl Scout in Pennsylvania has smashed the record for most cookies sold in a single season and isn’t letting anything stop her from earning the top prize. Little 6-year-old Pim Neill sold nearly 87,000 boxes of the seasonal treat as of Saturday morning for her fundraiser, which started with the modest goal of selling enough cookies to earn a spot at scout camp. “Pim is literally unstoppable,” Pim’s father, Luke Anorak-Neill, told People. Daisy Scout Pim has smashed multiple records selling Girl Scout Cookies this year. Luke Anorak-Neill/Facebook The young Pittsburgh scout had her eyes set on selling

February 14, 2026

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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