Trump has broken presidential precedent by weighing in on the elections of foreign countries, including endorsing Argentine President Javier Milei, though Orban has been criticized for democratic backsliding in Hungary.
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Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
Take his habit of formally endorsing candidates in other countries’ elections.
Flemming finished with a game-high 19 points for Newton South, with Lee (11 points, five rebounds) and Villar (12 points) aiding the Lions.
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Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .
At a ceremony held at the French Embassy during the Berlin Film Festival, Unifrance’s managing director Daniela Elstner was elevated to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor for her decades-long commitment to championing French cinema worldwide.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
As a board member of the foundations, Balson is credited with championing transformative investments in the clinic since the organization first began supporting the clinic in 1977.
While attending the Los Angeles premiere of Sandiwara on February 19, the Oscar-winning actor opted to go the route of making a bold statement for her movie night ensemble.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
For those attending, Democratic leaders are warning members to abstain from protests inside the chamber.
Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.
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Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
By the turn of the 21st century, ordinary Iranians were patronizing internet cafés—Tehran alone had about 1,500 by 2001—and meeting in online chat rooms.
Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.
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