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Trump blasts Starmer for making a 'big mistake' with Chagos deal and tells PM to 'remain strong in the face of wokeism'

2026-02-18
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 Donald Trump has lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer for making a ‘big mistake’ over the Chagos Islands deal.

Crazed Rhode Island hockey gunman had ‘demons,’ alienated family well before he became trans: daughter

2026-02-18
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 One of trans killer Robert Dorgan’s adult daughters said her father grappled with “demons” throughout his life, and gradually alienated his six children due to a pervasive pattern of “toxic” behavior which had nothing to do with his choosing to live as a woman.

8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after massive Lake Tahoe avalanche

2026-02-18
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‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs Rhetoric

2026-02-18
Trump�s "Board of Peace" is pledging five billion dollars to rebuild Gaza and thousands of foreign troops.

Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say

2026-02-18
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

Backcountry Skiers Carry a Variety of Safety Gear

2026-02-18
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 Beacons, shovels and probes are necessities in avalanche country.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial

2026-02-18
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 Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta’s platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions

2026-02-18
President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his own Justice Department on the spot and creating an unprecedented ethical morass.

India turns away from Russia? Data show 3-yr dip in oil import share; who's filling the gap

2026-02-18
India has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian crude oil, with January imports hitting their lowest point since late 2022. This shift sees Middle Eastern suppliers, particularly Saudi Arabia, regaining prominence as India diversifies its energy sources. The move aligns with international…

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.