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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET · 34 links

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Israel (6) Trump (5) Iran (5) War (4) World (3) AI (3) ISIS (3) America (3) Blackmail (2) Jeffrey Epstein (2) Russia (2) Gaza (2) Zionism (2) Labour (2) Palestine (2) UK (2) Oil (2) Military (2) Vaccine (2) Vaccine Deaths (2) Mamdani (2) Ukraine (2) Memes (1) China (1) Top (1) Thomas Massie (1) Money (1) Leslie Wexner (1) Hezbollah (1) Switzerland (1) Olympics (1) Dan Bongino (1) Kash Patel (1) FBI (1) Apple (1) Meta (1) Ray-Ban (1) Smart Glasses (1) Students (1) Mental Health (1) Health (1) Stanford (1) Disability (1) FARA (1) Democrats (1) Affair (1) AIPAC (1) Marshall Law (1) Police State (1) Hawaii (1) Quarantine (1) Palestine Action (1) Lawfare (1) Civil Disobedience (1) Vance (1) Trade (1) The View (1) Died Suddenly (1) Vaccine Mandates (1) France (1) Italy (1) UN (1) Germany (1) Pope Leo (1) 9/11 (1) AOC (1) Foreign Policy (1) Macron (1) Free Speech (1) Hate Speech (1) Data Center (1) Media (1) Shia (1) Taxes (1) Assisted Death (1) Transgender (1) Shooter (1) Moderna (1) FDA (1) WrongThink (1) Throttle (1) Censorship (1) Hollywood (1) Our Robot Overlords (1) Euthanasia (1) COVID-19 (1) Murder (1) Zelensky (1) Nicholas Fuentes (1)

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Blackmail Memes Jeffrey Epstein China World Top

Midweek Memes: The Chinese New Year

The Epstein files and their related disclosures have opened many up to the idea that there is an elite cabal running the world that operates through sexual blackmail, child sacrifice and even cannibalism.

sukwan.substack.com ·Amy Sukwan from Amy’s Newsletter ·5 min read·1,093 words
 
Trump Thomas Massie Israel

The Rise of Thomas Massie

A Libertarian disciple of Ron Paul has almost overnight become a political star. Israel and President Trump probably aren’t happy about this surprising development.

billricejr.substack.com ·Bill Rice, Jr. from Bill Rice Jr.'s Newsletter ·13 min read·2,855 words
 
Jeffrey Epstein Blackmail Money Leslie Wexner

Head of the Snake: Exclusive Phone Call with Maria Farmer & Whitney Webb

The House Oversight Committee’s deposition of billionaire retail magnate Leslie Wexner over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein is currently underway, according to news reports. Wexner is being deposed at his 30-room, $47 million estate, on nearly 336 acres outside of Columbus, Ohio. Epstein victim, Maria Farmer refers to Wexner as “The Head of the Snake” – of the entire Epstein blackmail operation

forbiddennews.substack.com ·Forbidden.News ·5 min read·1,051 words
 
Iran Trump Israel Hezbollah

Israel on high alert as officials assess imminent US strike on Iran Developing

ynetnews.com ·5 min read·1,170 words
 
Switzerland Russia Gaza Israel Olympics Zionism

Swiss Olympic commentator calls out IOC hypocrisy in allowing Israel but not Russia to participate in the Olympics

Earlier this week, Swiss public broadcaster Stefan Renna questioned on air why Israeli athlete Adam Edelman was allowed to compete in the Olympic bobsledding event despite openly supporting the zionist entity’s genocide in Gaza.

dearscotland.substack.com ·Leah Gunn Barrett from Dear Scotland ·3 min read·569 words
 
Dan Bongino Kash Patel FBI

Dan Bongino and Kash Patel Spend 20 Minutes Patting Each Other on the Back Over Work at FBI: ‘You And I Did a Pretty Good Job’

FBI director Kash Patel and former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino spent more than 20 minutes patting each other on the back over their work at the Bureau.

mediaite.com ·Charlie Nash ·3 min read·624 words
 
AI Apple Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Apple Races To Build Smart Glasses To Take On Meta AI Ray-Bans

Comes after the Vision Pro flop...

zerohedge.com ·Tyler Durden ·1 min read·190 words
 
Students Mental Health ISIS Health Stanford Disability

Happily Handicapped Nation: Almost 4 in 10 Stanford Students Claim “Disability”

The 'Handicapped' Elite: Is the rise in disability requests a mental health crisis or a competitive strategy?

dailynewsfromaolf.substack.com ·The Daily News from the Art of Liberty Foundation ·6 min read·1,424 words
 
FARA Democrats America Affair Israel AIPAC

AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters

Democrats in Illinois say the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is meddling in their races.

dailynewsfromaolf.substack.com ·The Daily News from the Art of Liberty Foundation ·9 min read·2,013 words
 
Marshall Law Police State Hawaii Quarantine

Hawaii Bills Would Allow Gov't to Quarantine People, Enter Property Without Permission, Seize Firearms, and Suspend Laws

HB 2236 and SB 2151 make the governor the “sole judge” of an emergency, allowing sweeping powers to be triggered based on a perceived threat alone.

jonfleetwood.substack.com ·Jon Fleetwood ·7 min read·1,465 words
 
Labour Palestine Action Palestine UK Lawfare Civil Disobedience

All of the Filton 24 have been acquitted of the most serious charges against them

In the latest blow to the Labour government, the so-called Filton 24 have been acquitted of the most serious charges against them.

councilestatemedia.uk ·Ricky from Council Estate Media ·5 min read·1,163 words
 
War Iran Oil Vance Military Trade

Oil jumps 3% after Vance says Iran ignored key U.S. demand, military strikes on the table

Oil traders are worried that war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a major disruption of crude supplies in the Middle East.

cnbc.com ·2 min read·525 words
 
World The View Died Suddenly Vaccine Vaccine Deaths Vaccine Mandates

In memory of those who “died suddenly” in the United States and worldwide, February 9-16, 2026

Actor Bud Cort (Harold and Maude); director Roger Allers (The Lion King); TV producer Janean Elkins (The View); guitarist Greg Brown (Cake); songwriter Billy Steinberg (74, C); drummer Tim Very; more

markcrispinmiller.substack.com ·Mark Crispin Miller ·67 min read·15,127 words
 
France Trump Italy UN ISIS Germany Pope Leo

Pope Leo Snubs Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Vatican Has ‘Insisted’ the UN Manage ‘Crisis Situations’

Several major Western allies, however, have declined to participate in Trump’s board including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.

mediaite.com ·David Gilmour ·2 min read·347 words
 
Mamdani

U.S. kills 11 in triple vessel strike; Mamdani to control pivotal NYC rent authority; "Voice of Hind Rajab" filmmaker rejects prize in Berlin

Drop Site Daily: February 18, 2026

dropsitenews.com ·Drop Site Daily ·17 min read·3,815 words
 
Palestine UK Israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-museum-removes-some-references-to-palestine-after-accuracy-complaints/

timesofisrael.com ·5 min read·1,215 words
 
9/11

9/11: The man who decided to take his child to school for the first time in five years whilst his office blew up & Today's Must-Reads (18 February 2026)

Exposing the narrative with the latest news, studies, reports and articles!

nakedemperor.substack.com ·NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter from The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter ·6 min read·1,388 words
 
War Ukraine Zionism AOC Foreign Policy

Meet The Liberal Zionist And Ukraine War Supporter Advising AOC On Foreign Policy.

AOC's Foreign Policy Advisor Better Explains Her Bad Foreign Policy Positions.

the307.substack.com ·The Dissident from The Dissident ·7 min read·1,656 words
 
Macron Free Speech Hate Speech

Watch: Macron Calls Free Speech Online 'Pure Bullshit'

HATE SPEECH!!!

zerohedge.com ·Tyler Durden ·3 min read·615 words
 
AI Data Center

600-acre data center could cost Wisconsin residents their land

An acclaimed Wisconsin artist faces losing his land to eminent domain in support of the growing expansion of AI data centers

abcnews.com ·9 min read·2,134 words
 
Media Shia

Shia immediately returns to partying at Mardi Gras after release from jail

pagesix.com ·2 min read·541 words
 
Mamdani Taxes

Would Raising Taxes on the Richest New Yorkers Drive Them Away?

What might happen if New York City Mayor Mamdani delivers on increasing income and corporate taxes to the next level?

nakedcapitalism.com ·Posted byYves Smith ·1 min read·13 words
 
Assisted Death

MAIDED In A FUNERAL HOME.

He Paid for the Drugs That Ended His Life

kelsisheren.substack.com ·Kelsi Sheren from Kelsi Sheren ·4 min read·944 words
 
Transgender Shooter

When Mental Illness Gets Rebranded as Identity

Another Transgender Shooter.

kelsisheren.substack.com ·Kelsi Sheren from Kelsi Sheren ·4 min read·803 words
 
America Vaccine Moderna FDA

BREAKING: Moderna Blinks: After Public Blame, the Company Moves to Provide the Data FDA Demanded for Americans Over 65

FDA’s hardline could indeed influence future vaccine approvals, setting a precedent for ensuring that trial designs align directly with population-specific clinical realities.

popularrationalism.substack.com ·Dr. James Lyons-Weiler from Popular Rationalism ·5 min read·1,032 words
 
WrongThink Throttle Censorship

Are you guilty of WrongThink?

We unpack X's algorithm and show how views are throttled

thinkingcoalition.substack.com ·Alex Kriel from Thinking Coalition’s Substack ·11 min read·2,575 words
 
Labour Hollywood AI Our Robot Overlords

Who Exactly Is Going To Be Earning More With AI?

Hollywood types about to be replaced? The swathe of white collar workers going the same way? The blue collar workers who face competition from robots who can do back flips to the building site they

zerohedge.com ·Tyler Durden ·6 min read·1,324 words
 
Euthanasia COVID-19 Vaccine Deaths Murder

Murdered By The State: Involuntary Euthanasia in Plain Sight

A new book by Jacqui Deevoy reports on how people were euthanised during the Covid-19 event

wherearethenumbers.substack.com ·Where are the numbers? ·4 min read·882 words
 
Zelensky Russia Ukraine Trump ISIS

Under Intensifying US Pressure To Reach Deal, Zelensky Explodes: No Time "For All This S**t"

Angered by Russian insistence on assessing 'historical roots' of crisis...

zerohedge.com ·Tyler Durden ·2 min read·448 words
 
Iran Trump

Trump Advisor Warns ‘90% Chance’ Strike on Iran Happens in Coming Weeks: ‘The Boss is Getting Fed Up’

Two aircraft carriers, dozens of warships and hundreds of fighter jets are being positioned across the Middle East.

mediaite.com ·David Gilmour ·1 min read·302 words
 
War America Iran Oil

Trump Tells Starmer 'Do Not Give Away Diego Garcia' As US May Need Island To Attack Iran

Trump-assembled armada includes two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of jets & advanced air defenses.

zerohedge.com ·Tyler Durden ·2 min read·516 words
 
Gaza Israel

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/javier-bardem-tilda-swinton-letter-berlinale-gaza-silence-1236665382/

variety.com ·6 min read·1,293 words
 
Nicholas Fuentes World

The Freak World of Nicholas J. Fuentes

Beneath the spectacle, the right-wing influencer has created a heap of human wreckage.

christopherrufo.com ·Christopher F. Rufo ·13 min read·2,922 words
 
War Military Iran

DC moves closer to major war

axios.com ·4 min read·792 words

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