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Mike Walker
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Former DoD, VA and FEMA senior official. Defender of the Constitution, Rule of Law, and Democracy
Who Will Succeed Erdogan? Son’s Rising Profile Fuels Talk

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Who Will Succeed Erdogan? Son’s Rising Profile Fuels Talk
The transition of power is said to have become a prominent discussion topic within the governing AK Party.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Freezing on front line: The Ukrainians struggling to survive Putin’s war in -26C cold

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Freezing on front line: The Ukrainians struggling to survive Putin’s war in -26C cold
As the fourth anniversary of Putin’s invasion nears and peace talks show little signs of progress, Ukrainians tell Alex Croft about the grim reality on the ground
www.independent.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Israel accused of spraying chemicals to poison Syrian farmland

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Israel accused of spraying chemicals to poison Syrian farmland
Israel is accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon to destroy crops and plants.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that France and Russia have resumed “technical-level” dialogue as French President Emmanuel Macron continued to call on European leaders not to allow themselves be sidelined by the United States in Ukraine peace talks.

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Kremlin Confirms France Has Restored ‘Technical-Level’ Contact With Russia - The Moscow Times
The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that France and Russia have resumed “technical-level” dialogue as French President Emmanuel Macron continued to call on European leaders not to allow themselves be sideli...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Iran warns US against Israel’s ‘destructive’ influence on negotiations

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Iran warns US against Israel’s ‘destructive’ influence on negotiations
Spokesman says talks with US showed enough consensus to continue diplomatic process after 'very bad experience' of June war; Khamenei adviser travels to Oman, Qatar
www.timesofisrael.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The United States sacrificed $35 billion in clean energy projects last year

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The United States sacrificed $35 billion in clean energy projects last year
Trump's policies led to canceled investments and tens of thousands fewer jobs, a new report indicates.
www.motherjones.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
EPA to rescind landmark US climate policy

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EPA to rescind landmark US climate policy
The policy provides the legal foundation for rules regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Global electricity demand to surge through 2030, report finds

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Global electricity demand to surge through 2030, report finds
Despite a boom in electricity demand, emissions should remain relatively flat thanks to progress being made on renewables, according to the IEA.
www.semafor.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Starmer ‘clinging on by his teeth’ as fallout from Epstein files spreads

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Starmer 'clinging on by his teeth' as fallout from Epstein files spreads
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February 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Bad Bunny Showed America What Love Is

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Bad Bunny Showed America What Love Is
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance displayed a love that encompasses every country in the Americas.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM
China set to supplant US in next decade, analysts predict

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Exclusive: China set to supplant US in next decade, analysts predict
China will supplant the US as the dominant economic power in the next decade, analysts said.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
EU planning to expedite Ukraine’s entry into the bloc

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EU planning to expedite Ukraine’s entry into the bloc
Ukraine received EU candidate status in 2022, but progress has been stalled by Hungary.
www.semafor.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
The World Needs China’s Climate Tech. That’s the Dilemma

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The World Needs China's Climate Tech. That's the Dilemma
Beijing's dominance in clean tech could save the planet. Will it get to?
time.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Trump’s Affordability Ideas Would Probably All Backfire

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Trump’s Affordability Ideas Would Probably All Backfire
How not to solve the cost-of-living crisis
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February 10, 2026 at 12:46 PM
US weighs expanding its nuclear weapons arsenal

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US weighs expanding its nuclear weapons arsenal
Within hours of New START lapsing last week, a senior State Department official complained of the pact’s “unacceptable” constraints.
www.semafor.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
UN says ‘gravely concerned’ as international outrage grows over Israel’s plans for West Bank

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UN says 'gravely concerned' as international outrage grows over Israel's plans for West Bank
www.france24.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Emmanuel Macron declares a European state of emergency

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Emmanuel Macron declares a European state of emergency
He urges the EU to move fast or be swept aside
www.economist.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 PM
JAGs Shouldn’t Be Civilian Prosecutors

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JAGs Shouldn’t Be Civilian Prosecutors
The mass deportation policy is a legal mess—and reassigning military lawyers to support it would only create more problems.
www.thebulwark.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 PM
In Ukraine, deaths from hypothermia rise as Russia attacks energy system

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In Ukraine, deaths from hypothermia rise as Russia attacks energy system
At least 10 Ukrainians have died from cold-related illness as Moscow's assaults cut heat to thousands.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
More than two million people face hunger as drought grips Kenya

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Photos: More than two million people face hunger as drought grips Kenya
Drought-hit counties face alarming malnutrition and water shortages as livestock perish and hunger intensifies.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Immigrants Who Say Their Detention Is Illegal Have Filed More Than 18,000 Cases. It’s a Historic High

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More Immigrants Are Challenging Their ICE Detention Than Ever Before
Immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have filed more than 18,000 challenges in federal court. This total is more than were filed under the last three administrations combined — including Tru...
www.propublica.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The “financial markets are overvalued. The Dow broke 50,000 last Friday. But more importantly, several key sectors are over-leveraged and undercapitalized. A lot of investment is speculative, energized by cheap money and weak regulation.”

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The Next Financial Collapse - The American Prospect
In the coming crisis, the Fed is not likely to be in good hands.
prospect.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Israel used US weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians “evaporate,” an Al Jazeera Investigation finds.

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Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Why the Tulsi Gabbard Election Raid Is Scarier Than Initially Thought

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Why the Tulsi Gabbard Election Raid Is Scarier Than Initially Thought
Donald Trump and his administration actually managed to pull something off here.
slate.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM