Feb. 18 – 24, 2026
Month: February 2026
Rio Police Chief & Congressman Convicted in Assassination of Socialist Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco
The court found that the former Chief of Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Rivaldo Barbosa, Brazilian Congressman Chiquinho Brazão, and his brother, Rio State Auditor General Domingos Brazão, were responsible for ordering the killing of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.
Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties.
Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their next game, the team said Wednesday.
US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women’s Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of
How to get rich in modern China
Opportunities in China’s economy once lay in lots of places, from social connections to land. | World News
‘Friendship’ pipeline is tearing Europe apart — but why?
In the 1960s, the Soviet Union built one of the longest oil pipelines in the world to supply Warsaw Pact states. It was called Druzhba, which translates to “friendship.” Right now, that friendship pipeline is tearing Europe apart.
Iceland to hold referendum on EU accession talks in next few months, PM says – as it happened
Date for referendum on opening talks to join the EU yet to be decided but will be ‘in the coming months’, says Kristrún Frostadóttir
US futures rise as investors turn from Trump’s State of the Union speech to Nvidia’s latest results
Wall Street inched higher in early trading Wednesday as markets turned their attention away from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech and toward the latest earnings report from
Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
After meeting Chinese leader, German chancellor calls for closer trade relations to unlock opportunities and drive economic prosperity.
Aston Martin slashes staff as US tariffs hit carmakers
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to 20 percent of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tariffs and weak Chinese demand.
Stock markets strike record highs as AI concerns ease
Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs Wednesday on easing worries about the AI sector and ahead of chip behemoth Nvidia releasing its earnings.
Macron appoints new head of crisis-hit Louvre after jewellery heist
Christophe Leribault, most recently Versailles director, will be tasked with improving security and ‘restoring climate of trust’
Guinness maker Diageo cuts outlook on weak US, China demand
Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka, cut its sales outlook and slashed shareholder payouts Wednesday, as its new chief executive seeks to revive the struggling drinks group.
Stock markets strike record highs as AI concerns ease
Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs Wednesday on easing worries about the AI sector and ahead of chip behemoth Nvidia releasing its earnings.
China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany’s Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world’s leading economies.
National and International News in Focus
A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court. Scientists slid a shoe against a smooth glass plate over and over, filming it and recording
Fearing Ukrainian action, Orbán deploys soldiers to energy facilities
The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border.
Rio Police Chief & Congressman Convicted in Assassination of Socialist Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco
The court found that the former Chief of Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Rivaldo Barbosa, Brazilian Congressman Chiquinho Brazão, and his brother, Rio State Auditor General Domingos Brazão, were responsible for ordering the killing of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.
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Feb. 18 – 24, 2026
Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties.
Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their next game, the team said Wednesday.
US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women’s Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of
We need Keon Coleman to have the excellent offseason he had a year ago
Bills owner Terry Pegula caused a stir when he singled out receiver Keon Coleman as a coaching-staff draft selection in the press conference just after firing former head coach Sean McDermott.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport
Ian Rapoport, Insider for NFL Network, talks about the NFL offseason, including the free agency landscape and the NFL Draft. Presented by Citizens. 00:00 – N…
Max Kellerman advises Eddie Hearn to mind his business
After seeing Dana White and Zuffa Boxing take verbal blows from longtime promoter Eddie Hearn, Max Kellerman decided to fight back.
Timber! Snowstorm knocked down dozens of trees across NYC.
Many of New York City’s beloved street trees struggled to hold up under the blizzard.
New routes out of NYC deliver you nonstop to no-snow zones
Along with the perennially popular DR, destinations like Anguilla, Grand Cayman and the Bahamas are also having a moment, thanks to new flight routes.
NYC property owners slapped with 58 summonses for failure to clear sidewalks
Darla Miles has more on the slow-moving snow removal in parts of NYC. More here: https://7ny.tv/4aIL0jp
New York Jets Latest Combine Rumors! Big Changes Coming?!
Use promo code OLEARY on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/OLEARY. Terms and conditions apply. #SleeperMatt and Jeremy discuss…
Tony Dungy likely out as regular on NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’
Dungy, who won a Super Bowl as a player with the Steelers and another as head coach of the Colts, has been on the NBC show for 17 seasons.
Arvell Reese speaks honest thoughts on Jets organization
Touted draft prospect Arvell Reese gave his honest thoughts on the New York Jets while speaking ahead of the combine.
Trump lashes out at ‘criminal’ Robert De Niro, suggests he leave the U.S.
After Robert De Niro headlined an event to counter the State of the Union, President Trump ranted that the “criminal” should leave the U.S. like Rosie O’Donnell.
John Harbaugh attends his first combine as HC of Giants
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh details what he’s looking for at the NFL Combine.
Long Island-based company recalls cream cheese due to potential deadly contamination
A company based on Long Island issued a recall of a variety of its cream cheese flavors distributed in the New York City area after a potential contamination…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says markets ‘got it wrong’ on AI threat to software companies
Investors had grown weary that the massive run-up in spending on AI hardware might not be sustainable, stoking fears of a bubble building in the sector.
Who will run the fastest 40-yard dash? 21 contenders to know
Who will run the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine? Eric Edholm identifies 21 prospects who’ll showcase their speed in Indianapolis, including a whopping four receivers from the same school.
Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby for $1 million buyout after transfer to Texas Tech
The lawsuit states that Sorsby’s revenue-sharing agreement with Cincinnati ran through Dec. 15, 2026.
‘The Insiders’ weigh in on Giants personnel’s comments to the media at the NFL Combine
The Insiders analyze comments made by the New York Giants management regarding the vision for the 2026 season.
UFC owners respond to fighter criticisms over Zuffa Boxing reportedly paying $15 million for Conor Benn
Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn to a one-fight deal that’s expected to take place in 2026
Woman reported missing in New Haven last year arrested for bank fraud in California
A woman who was reported missing in New Haven last year has been arrested in California along with two New Yorkers and charged with identity theft and bank fraud.
Houston new-home sales recede at start of 2026
Amid decreased sales, Houston’s average new-home price decreased 1% month over month from $400,111 to $396,723.
Voter ID discussion sparked by NYC emergency snow shovelers
To help NYC bounce back from the blizzard, Mayor Mamdani employed New Yorkers as emergency shovelers. The move has sparked some local lawmakers, and even Pre…
Browns NFL combine rumors, notes from Day 1
NFL combine just got going with a lot of rumors and notes around the Cleveland Browns trade, free agency, draft plans
Woman’s boots set on fire by two men after she refused kiss in Manhattan
A woman’s boots were destroyed after two men — including one wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat — lit them on fire while spewing racist remarks after she refused to kiss one of them in Manhattan, cops said Wednesday.
New Jersey schools running out of snow days
According to school officials, the district is down to one last built-in emergency closure day. For now, the calendar year has been extended to Friday, June…
We need Keon Coleman to have the excellent offseason he had a year ago
Bills owner Terry Pegula caused a stir when he singled out receiver Keon Coleman as a coaching-staff draft selection in the press conference just after firing former head coach Sean McDermott.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport
Ian Rapoport, Insider for NFL Network, talks about the NFL offseason, including the free agency landscape and the NFL Draft. Presented by Citizens. 00:00 – N…
Max Kellerman advises Eddie Hearn to mind his business
After seeing Dana White and Zuffa Boxing take verbal blows from longtime promoter Eddie Hearn, Max Kellerman decided to fight back.
New routes out of NYC deliver you nonstop to no-snow zones
Along with the perennially popular DR, destinations like Anguilla, Grand Cayman and the Bahamas are also having a moment, thanks to new flight routes.








