Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says
The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.
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BelAZ Testing New 6.5m3 Front Loader for Mining Operations
BelAZ, Belarus's leading manufacturer of haul trucks, is currently testing its new BelAZ-78242 front loader, designed for heavy-duty mining operations with a 11.5-tonne load capacity.
Trump Warns Trade Partners of Steep Tariffs if They Back Out of Deals
President Donald Trump has warned global trade partners that steep tariffs will be imposed on any nation that seeks to renegotiate or abandon trade agreements following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms
Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.
Trump delivers record-breaking 1 hour, 48-minute State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday, speaking for an hour and 48 minutes as he extolled his administration's achievements and criticized his political opponents.
ADC Faced Setbacks, Arrests, and Internal Strains as 2027 Race Intensifies
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing mounting challenges as it prepares for the 2027 general elections, including electoral setbacks, legal troubles, and internal discord that could shape its future as an opposition force.
Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict During Operation Sindoor; India Rejects US Mediation
US President Donald Trump has claimed that his personal diplomacy with India and Pakistan prevented a potential nuclear war during the 2023 Operation Sindoor, but Indian officials have firmly rejected any role for the United States in the crisis.
Cincy Precinct Project Aims to Push Local Democrats Leftward
A grassroots initiative called the Cincy Precinct Project has launched a campaign to reshape the Hamilton County Democratic Party, aiming to shift its priorities further to the left amid national political tensions.
McConnell touts $2.6B for Kentucky in swan song federal appropriations round
Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a record $2.6 billion in federal funding for Kentucky projects this fiscal year, his office announced. The haul marks the highest single-year total for the state and the senator during his 41 years in office.
Jose Balcazar, Left-Wing Lawmaker, Steps in as Peru’s Interim Leader
Peru's Congress elected left-wing lawmaker Jose Balcazar as interim president on Wednesday after ousting Jose Jeri over a scandal involving secret meetings with a Chinese businessman. The 83-year-old will lead until the new president takes office on July 28 following general elections on April 12.
Letters for Thursday, February 19, 2026
Readers in upstate New York called Thursday for nationwide strikes to halt federal immigration enforcement and urged state leaders to revive a defunct regulatory oversight office. The letters also criticized sensational claims about Saratoga Springs drinking water quality.
US Billionaire Les Wexner Admits He Was ‘Naive’ And ‘Conned’ By Jeffrey Epstein During Congressional Testimony
Billionaire Les Wexner told House Oversight Committee lawmakers on Wednesday he was 'naive, foolish and gullible' for trusting Jeffrey Epstein, who misappropriated vast sums from him and his family. Wexner denied any role in the sex offender's crimes.
Trump’s State of the Union: Power Plays and Policy Shifts
In a speech laced with defiance and promises, President Trump reframed the State of the Union as a battleground for tariffs, military spending, and geopolitical realignments.
European Parliament resolution on ‘right to gestate’ sparks gender identity row
The European Parliament passed a resolution affirming every individual's right to gestate and give birth, a move critics say erodes biological definitions of women. The text explicitly includes trans women and others beyond traditional female biology.
Tamil Nadu native Rini Sampath running for Washington mayor
Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old government contractor from Tamil Nadu, India, announced her candidacy in the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor. She promises a 'back-to-basics' push to fix crumbling infrastructure and rebuild trust in city government.