Epstein Built Ties to U.S. Customs Officers, Prompting Criminal Investigation - The New York Times

Leon Botstein, Bard College’s President, Had Epstein Ties. He Is Also Seen as a Campus Savior. - The New York Times

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’ - The Guardian

Philadelphia’s slavery exhibit is restored at President’s House Site - WHYY

After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it - The Washington Post

Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach - CNBC

Veterans sue over Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views - The Washington Post

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost - AP News

Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project - The Washington Post

Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos, who clashed with Trump, leaving office after reshaping the state - AP News

Live Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein Revelations - The New York Times

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024 - AP News

Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth - CNBC

Altman vs. Amodei: AI Rivals Refuse to Hold Hands at Modi Summit - Bloomberg.com

U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump’s tariffs policy - The Washington Post

K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales - NBC News

Meta’s VR metaverse is ditching VR - The Verge

New Software: Rivian Apple Watch app - Rivian Stories

As browser wars heat up, Chrome adds new productivity features - TechCrunch

Diablo II’s new Warlock is a great excuse to revisit a classic game - Ars Technica

Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return - Rolling Stone

Charles Davis 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jeremiyah Love slides; 49ers pluck TE - NFL.com

NFL Pro deep dive: Players you didn’t know were THIS efficient in 2025 - NFL.com

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - AP News

9 NBA teams who can win the 2026 Finals, ranked by their championship chances - SB Nation

Simulations shed light on how snowman-shaped body in Kuiper belt may have formed - The Guardian

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026 - Space

Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution - Gizmodo

NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars - NASA (.gov)

This form of mental exercise may cut dementia risk for decades - NPR

Viagra and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimer’s - ScienceDaily

Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart - The Washington Post

Vegetarian and vegan babies develop at same rate as meat-eating peers – Israeli study - The Times of Israel