After the Epstein Files Release, Who Has Resigned, Been Fired or Is Being Investigated?The New York TimesThe Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigationsThe Washington PostDOJ accused of flouting law in Epstein name dumpThe HillKhanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein filesPBS‘This … [Read more...]

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'Associated Press NewsSudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN saysBBCAssault on Sudanese City Bore ‘Hallmarks of Genocide,’ U.N. FindsThe New York TimesRSF actions in Sudan's al-Fashir points to genocide, UN probe saysReutersSudan: ‘Hallmarks … [Read more...]

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024AP NewsFirstFT: South Korea’s ex-president sentenced to life in prisonFinancial TimesSouth Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrectionThe GuardianDueling Protests at South Korean Ex-Leader’s Sentencing Highlight Political RiftThe … [Read more...]

Blood tests show potential for predicting start of Alzheimer’s symptomsThe Washington PostAlzheimer's blood tests may predict when a person will develop symptomsScientific AmericanBlood test 'clocks' can predict when Alzheimer's symptoms will startMedical XpressFNIH Biomarkers Consortium Study Shows "Clock Model" Blood Test Can Predict Onset of … [Read more...]

Stock futures are lower; Walmart earnings loom: Live updatesCNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI worries recede, Fed minutes releasedYahoo FinanceStock Market News, Feb. 18, 2026: Tech Stocks Rose For a Second-Straight DayThe Wall Street JournalNvidia leads the US stock market higherAssociated Press NewsDow Set to Open Down. Oil … [Read more...]

Canadians kind of hate America now. Our new poll shows just how much.PoliticoOpinion: Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for our food is a recipe for disasterThe Globe and Mail‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.CBCLettuce stand firmLindsay AdvocateMajority concerned the US is a … [Read more...]

Trump administration expands ICE’s ability to detain legal refugees in latest memoCNNRefugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memoNPRWhite House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’The GuardianNew DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vettingThe Washington PostTrump administration … [Read more...]

Epstein once attended an elite arts camp. Years later, he used it to find his victimsNPR … [Read more...]

Leon Botstein, Bard College’s President, Had Epstein Ties. He Is Also Seen as a Campus Savior.The New York TimesBard hires top law firm to investigate links between college president and EpsteinThe GuardianHarvard cut off donations from Epstein, but emails reveal his influence continued years later | CNN PoliticsCNNThese are the key figures in … [Read more...]

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far leftBBCAfter Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-LeftThe New York TimesParliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activistThe GuardianFrance in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin … [Read more...]

February 18, 2026Letters from an American ||Illinois Governor Delivers State of the State AddressC-SPANPritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companiesABC7 ChicagoIllinois “spending cuts” aren’t from good behaviorIllinois PolicyGov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on … [Read more...]

Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.’s Workout With Kid RockThe New York Times‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’The IndependentRFK Jr., Kid Rock go shirtless in new HHS adThe HillThe Republican Party Is So Tacky NowEsquire … [Read more...]

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanupThe Washington PostPipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials sayWUSA9Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disasterThe GuardianDC Water looks toward long-term cleanup of … [Read more...]

José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decadeAssociated Press NewsPeru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes againCNNPeru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheavalReutersPeru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri’s … [Read more...]

Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC247Sports#10 Illini Open LA Swing Wednesday at USC - University of Illinois AthleticsUniversity of Illinois AthleticsAndrej Stojakovic finishes in transition with a fast break SLAM, extending the Illinois lead over USCFOX SportsUSC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois - Los … [Read more...]

Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with IranCNNTrump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yetCBS NewsWhite House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presenceBBCU.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval … [Read more...]