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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.

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US Politics

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.

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Books & Literature

Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths

Two influential books dismantle the image of mathematics as a cold, abstract pursuit, portraying it instead as a poetic tool for uncovering universal truths. Authors K.C. Cole and John Allen Paulos use everyday examples to show how math simplifies complex realities from risk assessment to cosmic patterns.

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Music

Weekend events you can’t miss in Mumbai (Feb 20-22)

Mumbai offers a packed weekend lineup from February 20-22, highlighted by a free pet adoption carnival in Bandra and a symphonic fusion concert at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Events span art exhibitions, Sufi music and Asia's largest spoken-word festival.

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Markets

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin

India's National Stock Exchange will impose a 15% higher exposure margin on 18 futures and options stocks starting with the March series. The move targets securities where the top 10 clients hold more than 20% of the market-wide position limit.

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Elections

Red Deer Councillors Criticize Election Delays and Long Lines

Red Deer city councillors expressed frustration over long voting lines and delayed election results during the recent local election.

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Discovery

Novel insulin-like growth factor-binding protein proteases : detection and characterization

STOCKHOLM — Scientists in Sweden detected a group of previously unknown proteases that specifically break down insulin-like growth factor-binding proteins, according to a new doctoral thesis from Lund University. The...

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Movies

Why Priyanka Chopra Jonas Thinks Varanasi Will Be Her Most Important Film Yet

Priyanka Chopra Jonas described SS Rajamouli's upcoming epic Varanasi as her most important film yet during the premiere of her Amazon Prime Video thriller The Bluff. She praised the director as one of India's best.

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Asia Pacific

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu – Mangalorean.com

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district early Thursday near Katchatheevu islet after they allegedly crossed into Sri Lankan waters. Four mechanized boats were also confiscated.

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Fashion & Luxury

Dream Pink: New Rose-Tinted Color for Spring 2024 – News Directory 3

PARIS — Guerlain kicked off spring 2024 with Dream, a fresh rose-tinted pink designed to bring vitality to its makeup lineup. Officials at the French luxury brand announced the color...

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Asia Pacific

Political intimidation alarm in Kerala after funeral wreath placed at critic’s residence

A funeral wreath appeared outside the home of writer V.S. Anilkumar in Kannapuram, Kerala, on Thursday morning, raising alarms of political intimidation. The incident follows Anilkumar's public criticism of CPI(M) leaders and his role in launching a dissident's book.

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Policy & Law

Germany’s Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threw his weight behind calls for strict limits on children's access to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He cited the dangers of fake news, AI manipulation and excessive screen time as key reasons for bans on users under 16.

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Economy

Over 100 Shipowners Vie For $700m Cabotage Fund – Daily Trust

More than 100 indigenous shipowners in Nigeria have applied for shares of the $700 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund since its portal opened. Officials at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency say demand exceeds available funds, with disbursements likely on a first-come, first-served basis.

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US Politics

Vitumbiko Mumba, Jessie Kabwila Plead Not Guilty to False Information Charges

Former Malawian Cabinet ministers Vitumbiko Mumba and Jessie Kabwila have pleaded not guilty to charges of publishing false information that allegedly disturbed public peace, with their case adjourned until April 27, 2026.

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Celebrity

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Actor, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, best known for his roles in 'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds,' has died at the age of 71, according to a family statement released Monday.

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