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US Launches 36th Airstrike of the Year in Somalia
US Africa Command said in a press release on Wednesday night that its forces launched another airstrike in Somalia on February 17 as the Trump administration continues its record-breaking bombing campaign in the country. The command said the strike targeted al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Harbole, a village about 46 miles northwest of the southern […]
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You Can Buy Love... (But It's Never Been More Expensive)
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U.S. adults will spend a record $29.1 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to estimates published by the National Retail Federation.
You will find more infographics at Statista">As Statista's (ironically named) Valentine Fourreau reports, this is up from last year’s $27.5 billion, with U.S. shoppers planning to spend $200 on average per person, up from $189 in 2025.
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According to the NRF, Valentine’s Day was one of the annual events that shoppers tended to splash out the most on last year....
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Feb 15, 2026 / Kyle Anzalone
Trump, Netanyahu Agree to Target Iranian Oil Exports to China
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to increase economic pressure on Iran by attempting to cut oil exports to China. A US official speaking with Axios said during the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu last week, the leaders “agreed that we will go full force with maximum pressure against Iran, for […]
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