ABC News reports more than 3,000 data centers already operating nationwide, electricity costs for neighbors soaring 50%+

Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes ABC News investigated and found more than 3,000 data centers are already operating nationwide At least 1,000 more planned Residents near data centers are seeing much as 50%+ increases on their electric bills “ABC7 has also been covering public meetings over proposed data centers and there …

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Iran allegedly just struck U.S. backed Kurdish fighters in Iraq. Ex-US Army officer warns of Russia-China-Iran pact

🚨🇮🇷 🇮🇶 BREAKING: Iran allegedly just struck U.S. backed Kurdish fighters in Iraq. The timing is key, with Iran showing defiance and strength despite U.S. pressure. Or is this a false flag attack to justify an attack on Iran? https://t.co/Lzl9RTzKMY pic.twitter.com/Jy5iNbwO0E — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 18, 2026 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- "Russia …

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Multiple sources, including CNN, NYT, and Reuters, report that the US military is prepared for potential strikes on Iran as early as this weekend.

However, President Trump has not made a final decision. The US is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, sources say, but Trump has yet to make a final callhttps://t.co/BpCEOvD88O — CNN (@CNN) February 18, 2026 Senior national security officials have informed Trump that the US military would …

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Fact-checkers challenge “Trump effect” claims

GOP explain me this like I'm five years old pic.twitter.com/svEJH4O79I — Brandon Powell (@brad3141592653) February 18, 2026 Fox: The number of US farms shrank by 15,000 in 2025. Farm bankruptcies are on the rise. It's a pretty grim picture. pic.twitter.com/wABirzoz29 — FactPost (@factpostnews) February 18, 2026 Because the jobs data …

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Sen. Warren tells Fed and Treasury: No bailout for crypto billionaires

Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday to confirm that they will not “use taxpayer dollars to bail out cryptocurrency billionaires and other highly leveraged cryptocurrency investors.” The Massachusetts Democrat’s request to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell came as bitcoin …

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Billionaire Les Wexner is set to be deposed in a congressional probe into the Epstein files. Not a single Republican showed up to question Les Wexner today

🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Billionaire Les Wexner is set to be deposed in a congressional probe into the Epstein files. He served as Epstein’s longtime financial manager from 1987 to 2007 and held power of attorney. FBI documents listed him as a co-conspirator with limited evidence, and… https://t.co/WHCAWTgwQh pic.twitter.com/J3UFZNgnk2 — Mario …

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DOJ acknowledges violating dozens of recent court orders. Lawyers begin tracker to monitor abnormal criminal charges

The Trump administration acknowledged violating court orders issued by New Jersey’s federal judges more than 50 times over the past 10 weeks in cases stemming from the Trump administration’s mass deportation push. Associate Deputy Attorney General Jordan Fox, who was tapped in December to help lead the Justice Department’s New …

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China now has a Terminator patrolling with police in public

Also in China.. Their new Skynet!!!! We Humans are cooked…. pic.twitter.com/XJytSxUcnj — UAPWixy (@UAPWixy) February 18, 2026 Factcheck: It’s real—footage from Shenzhen shows EngineAI’s T800 robot patrolling with police at Window of the World theme park. No need for a disruption ray yet; I’m more into helpful chats than world …

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New political party in UK: Restore Britian

Restore Britain is a newly launched political party led by Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth and former Reform UK figure. It officially became a registered political party in February 2026, after beginning as a political movement in 2025. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/rupert-lowe-new-party-reform-suspension-5HjdSLM_2/ Multiple outlets describe Restore Britain as right‑wing to far‑right, …

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Ukraine peace talks collapse in less than two hours

Trump's Approach to Negotiations 'Not Fair', Says Zelensky, as Talks End in Switzerland https://t.co/tXXUOVSIJN — Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) February 18, 2026 It is “not fair” that U.S. President Donald Trump more often calls on Ukraine to compromise to achieve peace than Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said amid “difficult” two-day peace …

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IT’S STARTED! The Car Market CRASH Of 2026

In this video, we’re taking an honest look at what’s really happening with car prices in the United States right now. New car prices have crossed the $50,000 average. Monthly payments are pushing $700, $800, even over $1,000 a month. And it’s not just luxury vehicles — we’re talking about …

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California fuel in short supply

Hence the high fuel prices in California. Closing California refineries. Lack of fuel pipelines. Lack of fuel storage. This leaves movement of massive fuel supplies by Jones Act tankers, which are also in short supply. California’s anti-carbon stance is coming home to roost. h/t JustmeTX

FDA reverses course, will review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine

Moderna said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has agreed to review its influenza vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, after the company made modifications. The reversal, which comes just a week after the FDA’s surprise decision to not review the company’s experimental flu vaccine …

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US and Iran inch toward compromise in Geneva, but key demands rejected and military drills raise fears of escalation. Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz

🚨Alert: Negotiations are now DEAD! WAR is about to break out across the Middle East. US and Israel are fully prepared to strike ALL of Iran’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites!! pic.twitter.com/ynPkcmwdqc — US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) February 18, 2026 Factcheck: Based on recent reports from NYT, Al …

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CEOs see little impact from AI on operations

“A study published this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that among 6,000 CEOs, chief financial officers, and other executives from firms who responded to various business outlook surveys in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Australia, the vast majority see little impact from AI on their operations.” …

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