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The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people, according to US Southern Command.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/politics/us-strikes-alleged-drug-boat The names span from some of the top businessmen and world leaders to titans of entertainment and sports, and Radar has them.
https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-conspirators-most-rich-powerful-list/ The podcast host has been openly questioning Trump's orders, intensifying speculation he has turned against the candidate he endorsed in 2024.
https://radaronline.com/p/joe-rogan-donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-files-rant/ The fallout continues for those who found themselves implicated in the Epstein Saga, as well as intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill about how the released files have been handled. Border Czar Tom Homan announces the end of the ICE su...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/politics/video/kc-feb13-vrtc-digvid Our breaking political news keeps you covered on the latest in US politics, including Congress, state governors, and the White House.
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Economy
Analysis of how Democrats deny economic progress under Trump despite clear data and poll results.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/13/democrats-would-rather-lie-to-themselves-than-admit-trump-is-fixing-bidens-mess-n4949481 Chicago reports a balanced budget while an audit reveals a $41.1B deficit and underfunded pensions.
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2026/02/13/chicago-claims-its-budget-is-balanced-independent-audit-shows-a-411-billion-deficit-n4949467 AI is remaking the economy. But it won’t happen overnight.
https://vox.com/technology/479056/what-viral-ai-something-big-is-happening-gets-wrong Concerns about electricity bills and local impacts are fueling bipartisan opposition to the massive data centers that power the digital economy, from cloud services to AI chatbots. In Wisconsin, as in other states, the tussles are...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0204/data-centers-AI-electricity-costs Recent votes on tariffs and blunt public criticisms signal a GOP that’s more willing to defy President Donald Trump – and worried about this fall’s midterm elections.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0213/trump-polls-economy-immigration-epstein
Tech
The new Ripplecoin Mining app provides a convenient cloud mining experience for everyone—no technical skills or expensive hardware required.
https://radaronline.com/p/ripplecoin-mining-launches-brand-new-app-even-beginners-easily-earn-daily-passive-income-using-their-mobile-phones/ Discover the best home internet services with our expert reviews and comprehensive guides. Find your ideal provider today.
https://usatoday.com/tech/internet/ Ring, the Amazon-owned video doorbell company, has canceled its partnership with technology firm Flock Safety, the company said Thursday.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/tech/amazon-ring-flock-partnership-ice Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
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Sports
The names span from some of the top businessmen and world leaders to titans of entertainment and sports, and Radar has them.
https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-conspirators-most-rich-powerful-list/ Full coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the latest news, analysis, highlights, and opinion commentary from the 2026 Winter Games.
https://usatoday.com/sports/olympics/ The English soccer legend was arrested in December 2018 for public intoxication at Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport.
https://thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/sports/wayne-rooney Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
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Space
FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ Ad Age’s take on the hottest celebrity marketing moves of the past month.
https://adage.com/creativity/campaigns-commercials/aa-best-celebrity-brand-ads-warburtons-nike-skims-skittles-ag1-squarespace-dunkin/ NASA and SpaceX launched four astronauts to relieve a bare-bones crew at the International Space Station after a previous SpaceX staffing mission, Crew-11, was forced to make an early return to Earth due to an undisclosed medical ...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/world/video/nasa-space-x-crew-twelve-mission-international-space-station-vrtc The four Crew-12 astronauts will bring the International Space Station’s staff back to seven after a month of operating with three people on board.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/13/science/spacex-crew-12-launch-nasa We think we need space to be creative—but that might have it exactly backwards. Joshua Rothman writes about Katie da Cunha Lewin’s book “The Writer’s Room” and the mythos around creating the perfect desk and work space i...
https://newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/do-you-need-a-writers-room
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