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Brian Berletic- Large-scale U.S.-sponsored protests and armed militants are targeting major cities across Iran, destroying property as well as killing security personnel and civilians alike.thealtworld (TheAltWorld’s Newsletter)
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NYT Mini Crossword Hints Today—Answers For Thursday, February 19
Additional clues and all the answers to help you complete the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Ramadan in the Gaza Strip no longer resembles what its people knew for decades. The month that was associated with tranquility, collective worship, and abundant tables is now governed by the rhythm of war.Samir (The Palestinian Information Center)
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The Duskbloods Now Has An eShop Listing In Australia With A 2026 Release Date
Hope that The Duskbloods might be releasing soon continues to build as it now has a Nintendo eShop listing in Australia.
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I'm starting to believe we really might be playing this game pretty soon.Josh Coulson (TheGamer)
How AI is affecting productivity and jobs in Europe
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Artificial intelligence promises to reshape economies worldwide, but firm-level evidence on its effects in Europe remains scarce.CEPR
With the arrival of the month of Ramadan, the cash liquidity crisis in the Gaza Strip has worsened under the weight of Israeli restrictions on the entry of fundsSamir (The Palestinian Information Center)
15 years of FP64 segmentation, and why the Blackwell Ultra breaks the pattern
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A Palestinian man was martyred on Wednesday in Khan Yunis as Israeli occupation forces (IOF) continued to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, launching air, ground and naval attacks across multiple areas on the first day of Ramadan.Samir (The Palestinian Information Center)
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Are you stuck trying to guess the Contexto #1250 answer? Get today’s hints and full answer for February 19, 2026.Charlie Champion (Insider Gaming)
AOC's Foreign Policy Advisor Better Explains Her Bad Foreign Policy Positions.The Dissident
A Pokémon of a Different Color
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Palestinian detainee Imad Baara, who was detained by Israeli occupation forces at dawn today in Nablus after Israeli soldiers destroyed the contents of his home.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said a Palestinian man has succumbed to wounds sustained from being shot by Israeli settlers in the town of Mikhmas, north of occupied Jerusalem.
The Israeli army sent a message to a 62-year-old father in southern Lebanon that read: “Do you want to die alone or with your family?” After receiving it, he sent his family away and drove off by himself. Two Israeli missiles later struck his car, killing him.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodriguez, called on Wednesday for dialogue with the United States, which they asked to renounce its plans to blockade the Caribbean island. Russia urges the U.S.Ahora
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Patrick McAvena, the President of an indie development studio, Moving Pieces Interactive, talked to us about the studio's philosophy, creating and distributing its title Shoulders of Giants, and how it approaches development to stay competitive in th…Patrick McAvena (80lv)
*JOIN US ON ZOOM ON FEBRUARY 25 AT 9 AM EST/4 PM PALESTINE* Amid Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and its most expansive campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank since 1967, four Palestinian scholars, activists, and writers in exile have publis…Institute for Palestine Studies
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Nippon Ichi Software has released a “concept” trailer for fairy tale-destroying adventure game Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu, as well as new information and screenshots introduc…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
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High on Life 2 brings back the talking guns, bizarre humor, and the bright visuals that made the first game memorable, and it's cheaper than ever at Humble Bundle.Callum Self (PCGamesN)
The faction of PAME unionists (DAS) once again emerges strengthened, as the leading force With the completion of the 33rd Congress of the Regional Union of Athens, an important step forward was made with the significant victory of DAS, the faction of…WFTU HQ (WFTU - World Federation Of Trade Unions)
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IC 2574: Coddington's #Nebula
Dwarf #galaxy IC 2574, part of the M81 group in Ursa Major, exhibits intense star formation in its glowing hydrogen regions. At 12 million light-years away and 50,000 light-years wide, this irregular galaxy's star birth is fueled by stellar winds and supernovae. Discovered in 1898, it's also known as Coddington's Nebula.
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A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
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Israeli occupation bulldozers carry out land leveling operations near the junction of Al-Ram town, north of occupied Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said Israeli occupation forces carried out a large-scale arrest campaign overnight and into dawn on Thursday, February 19, 2026, detaining at least 27 Palestinians across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.
The office described the raids as part of an ongoing escalation that increasingly targets wide segments of Palestinian society, including families of slain Palestinians and former detainees.
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Free-to-play multiplayer extraction action game Space Wrath announced for PC
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Publisher Gaijin Entertainment and developer Targem Games have announced free-to-play multiplayer extraction action game Space Wrath for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026. A closed beta test is av…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United St…Iran Press (iranpress.com)
NGOs wie Ärzte ohne Grenzen, Oxfam oder Save The Children dürfen nur noch mit palästinensischen Mitarbeitern vor Ort tätig sein. Die medizinische Versorgung gilt als besonders schwierigDER STANDARD
How to respectfully wish your Muslim friends a happy Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, and learn about the significance of this sacred time in the context of other cultural observancesYasmine Jacobs (IOL)
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Falcom has released new information and screenshots for Kyoto Xanadu introducing characters Masayuki Rikudo, Shu Kadenokoji, Toushu, and LinoN.Sal Romano (Gematsu)
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has said he would not discuss the historical background of the conflict with Russian President Vladimir PutinRT (RT International)
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As Captain, the lives of your crew members rest entirely on your shoulders.Kaitlyn Peterson (TheGamer)
The trial marked the first time the multibillionaire addressed the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury and under oath.AFP (IOL)
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Arc System Works announces alien interrogation adventure game Donutal for PC
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Arc System Works has announced Donutal, an alien interrogation adventure game where “conversation” is your only weapon. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026. A demo is available now.Sal Romano (Gematsu)
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Shadow Corridor 2 coming to PS5 on February 26
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European Tech Alternatives
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Find European tech, software, and service alternatives that respect your data sovereignty, are GDPR compliant, and store data in Europe.EU Tech Map
Seven million jobs lost, manufacturing’s share halved – America’s Dutch disease in numbers, the cost of flying too high.RT (RT International)
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
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In this all-out match against sin, others have suffered far worse than you, to say nothing of what Jesus went through—all that bloodshed! So don’t feel sorry for yourselves.YouVersion | The Bible App | Bible.com
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US President Donald Trump is deploying hundreds of warplanes to the Middle East as talks with Iran show little sign of progressRT (RT International)
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Authorities in the German state of Lower Saxony have designated the local chapter of the right-wing AfD party a surveillance priorityRT (RT International)
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Learning Lean: Part 1
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Motivation I’ve been captivated by the recent movement to popularize mathematics formalization through the Lean theorem prover, and this year I’m diving deeper into learning it.Rado's Radical Reflections
If you financially cut off a country that produces something you need to survive, be ready to absorb the shocks – or suffer the consequencesRT (RT International)
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Today’s Strands #718 Hints and Answers for February 19, 2026
Get hints, strategies, and the full answers for the New York Times Strands Game #718 on February 19, 2026.
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Need help with Strands from the New York Times? Here are the hints and full solutions for Puzzle #718 on February 19, 2026.Robert DeFelice (Insider Gaming)
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Poland is gearing up to sue Russia for “Soviet influence” reparations, according to Financial TimesRT (RT International)
The Epstein files suggest possible crimes against humanity, the UN has said, while demanding accountabilityRT (RT International)
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Are Tim Tams getting worse? And other such chocolate conundrums as cocoa prices plummets
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The wild fluctuations in the cost of cocoa over the past few years have seen a number of iconic brands get creative. And the recent drop in price may not lead to a resurgence in quality. The post Are Tim Tams getting worse? And other such chocolate…
The CFMEU stench coming out of Victoria demands federal intervention
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The CFMEU corruption crisis in Victoria — and Victorian Labor's refusal to do anything about it — is now so appalling the Commonwealth must step in. The post The CFMEU stench coming out of Victoria demands federal intervention appeared first on Crikey.
The Perils of ISBN
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Last year I got into using Letterboxd, to complement my goal of watching more (good) movies. It’s got a really clean interface, the social features are useful but unobtrusive, and it makes remembering what I’ve watched and when I watched it easy.rygoldstein.com
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has dismissed the idea that the EU can exhaust Russia and help Ukraine win the conflictRT (RT International)
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Competitive SF6 FGC Player Ludovic Detained by ICE
The Hiero Group (THG) reported on social media that Ludovic Mbock, an active fighting game community (FGC) member and part of the group known for playing games like Street Fighter 6, ended up detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Fellow THG member Say-Co also shared the news, and members like Hayato, KevBe, Lumen Reber, ...
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The Hiero Group stated FGC member Ludovic Mbock is detained by ICE, and a GoFundMe started for his legal defense.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
Here are common household items that are being used to spy on you.The Grayzone
Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them
Outrage erupted last month when Oklahoma City residents learned of plans to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration processing facility. Making matters worse was the secrecy of the federal government: City leaders received no communication from U.S.…
Communities across the country are fighting potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.Kevin Hardy (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Oregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum
Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon ahead of a scheduled vote on a bill to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases from November to May. Senators were scheduled to meet at 1:30 p.m.,…
Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout ahead of a vote on a bill to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases.Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
As elections approach, both Labour and Conservatives face a shared dilemma:Epstein files are not about the past. They are about the future.Eldin LATICH (Oriental Review)
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Israeli occupation forces stormed a Palestinian home, left extensive damage, and detained the Palestinian Imad Ba'ara, from Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.