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February 18, 2026 22:48 UTC

MILAN —The medal wasn't what Amber Glenn wanted. Glenn instead wanted Liu to enjoy her own moment after the 20-year-old from Oakland was third entering Thursday's free skate. The difference could be equivalent to the base value of one triple jump. While the free skate is more forgiving, the short program has seven specific requirements, including three for jumps. There has to be a jump combination that consists of a double jump and a triple jump or two triple jumps.

February 18, 2026 21:41 UTC

Our relationship with the United Kingdom is a strong and powerful one, and it has been for many years, but Prime Minister Starmer is losing control of this important Island by claims of entities never known of before. Prime Minister Starmer should not lose control, for any reason, of Diego Garcia, by entering a tenuous, at best, 100 Year Lease. This land should not be taken away from the U.K. and, if it is allowed to be, it will be a blight on our Great Ally. We will always be ready, willing, and able to fight for the U.K., but they have to remain strong in the face of Wokeism, and other problems put before them. DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!

February 18, 2026 21:40 UTC

Tapper's book reports on how Joe Biden's cognitive decline was kept from voters until it was exposed in a televised debate against Donald Trump. But a new report says Tapper’s heavy promotion of the book last year “turned into a rolling informercial” which rubbed some of his CNN colleagues the wrong way. Tapper was reported to have turned his CNN appearances into a "rolling informercial" for his book on Joe Biden. Speaking with copies of his latest book strategically placed behind him, Tapper insisted The Lead did discuss Trump’s health. “I mean, we cover it all the time on my show,” Tapper said of covering Trump’s health on his CNN show.

February 18, 2026 21:32 UTC

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A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta made an emergency landing early Wednesday after a passenger tried to access the cockpit, the pilot told air traffic controllers. Delta flight 2557, a Boeing 717 aircraft, had just taken off from Houston’s Hobby Airport when the pilot declared an emergency. “We had a passenger get up and try to access the cockpit,” the pilot can be heard in a radio recording with air traffic control captured by Broadcastify. “(He is) in cuffs in the back of the aircraft, but he did assault another passenger, so we would like that other passenger checked out,” the pilot told air traffic control. The police are there waiting,” an air traffic controller told emergency responders.

February 18, 2026 21:29 UTC

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February 18, 2026 20:12 UTC

And instead of pushing back, CBS is censoring its own programming to stay on their good side. This is just their latest capitulation to Trump and the far-right. [4]Put Bari Weiss in a leadership role – and stood by as she started blatantly censoring 60 Minutes stories. [5]It’s time to remind CBS: Their audience – ordinary people like you and me – are the ones who keep their lights on. Tell CBS: Stop bending the knee to Trump and his censorship campaign.

February 18, 2026 20:11 UTC

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February 18, 2026 19:41 UTC

Jurisdiction and Due Process ChallengeThe BBC said it also intends to argue that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear Trump's case under Florida law, federal rules governing civil cases, and the U.S. Constitution's "due process" clause. Case Timeline and DeadlinesLawyers for Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The BBC has until March 17 to respond formally to Trump's complaint, which he filed on December 15. Spliced Speech DetailsThe edit, for the documentary "Trump: A Second Chance? Damages Sought and BBC FundingTrump, a Republican, is seeking at least $5 billion of damages on each claim against the BBC, which is publicly funded.

February 18, 2026 19:29 UTC

Legal developments—including antitrust litigation and shifting regulatory frameworks—promise to reshape the relationships between leagues, athletes and investors. In 2025, trading activity for sports-related event contracts reached unprecedented levels. Despite their rapid growth and increasing mainstream acceptance, sports-related event contracts face significant legal uncertainty. Nonetheless, if the ultimate judicial determination is that the CEA does preempt state laws purporting to regulate sports-related event contracts, states would have to cede authority over those event contracts to the CFTC. Courts and regulators may finally decide whether sports‑related event contracts fall under state anti‑gaming laws or the CEA—a determination that could reset the sports wagering landscape.

February 18, 2026 19:28 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGA prominent Italian doctor swiped at President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in social media posts praising the medical care that injured American skiing star Lindsey Vonn received in Italy after crashing out of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. AdvertisementBut he then added a pointed dig at Trump and Kennedy, and the overall situation surrounding health care in the U.S.:“Vonn was able to appreciate Italy’s extraordinary public health care system, which took care of her with three surgical procedures. In Italy, unlike in her country, we take care of everyone: rich or poor, VIPs or nobodies, Americans or Italians. If she gets the chance, she should explain to Trump and Kennedy Jr. what it means to take care of those who are ill.”Bassetti shared the message in Italian with his 396,000 followers alongside a photograph of Vonn receiving treatment in a hospital in Italy. The doctor also called out Joe Biden in 2024 when the then-president was pictured boarding Air Force One without a mask, despite having just tested positive for COVID-19.

February 18, 2026 18:48 UTC

The House bill to rename the south Florida hub the President Donald J. Trump International Airport passed the state’s House of Representatives 81-30 on Tuesday. “No president, Democrat or Republican should be able to benefit” from an airport trademark license, Jones said. Jones quickly filed an amendment to explicitly prevent the Trump Organization from profiting off the trademark, but it failed. But those efforts could be complicated by the Palm Beach airport renaming, since two airports named after Trump could cause significant confusion. McDowell told CNN she understands why the Trump Organization would want to protect the president’s name, adding that Trump has a “different level of branding” than presidents like Reagan.

February 18, 2026 18:39 UTC

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February 18, 2026 18:38 UTC

They mixed in 13 personnel at a 5% clip, showcasing a physical tight end room that included Daniel Bellinger and Chris Manhertz. At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Likely is an athletic tight end who blocks well on the move and presents a legitimate threat at all three levels of the field. Charlie Kolar, Baltimore RavensKolar was the tight end three for the Baltimore Ravens since 2022. He also worked under the Giants’ current tight ends coach, Tim Kelly, in his rookie and sophomore seasons with the Titans. For long-time readers of the site, my infatuation with Chris Manhertz as a tight end three is well documented, so I would love to retain both Bellinger and Manhertz.

February 18, 2026 18:33 UTC