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NPR--up first

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"Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson has died and U.S. and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear negotiations." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 17 February 2026, 1328 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR- up first."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBsmNkcmRKNRgHsSXsckcGbbb URL--https://www.reuters.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Robert (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by  Brittney Melton February 17, 2026 Good morning. Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, one of the most important festivals in many Asian countries. Check out these  ways you can celebrate  to ensure good luck this year. Here’s the news we’re following today:  The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet today in Geneva for negotiations.  This marks the...

Foreign Affairs Today

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"Ukraine's war of endurance, The price of peace in Ukraine, Less foreign aid-more climate risk." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 16 February 2026, 2359 UTC. Content and Source:  "Foreign Affairs Today."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBslFrTQmGNPSmzRMXGDKnZsq URL--https://www.foreignaffairs.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). February 16, 2026 |  View in Browser   Ukraine’s War of Endurance The Fight for Advantage in the Conflict’s Fifth Year By Michael Kofman   A  Foreign Affairs  subscription is less than  $3.50/month. Subscribe Now →   The Price of Peace in Ukraine How Accepting a New Border Could End the War By Peter Slezkine and Joshua Shifrinson   Less Foreign Aid, More Climate Risk The Massive Costs of Gutting USAID By...