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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Winning Deals by Getting Inside the Other Guy's Head

Negotiations are not just about what you want. They are also about what the other person wants. Many people focus only on their own goals. They forget to think about what the person across the table needs. This can lead to bad deals or even losing the deal altogether. Understanding the other side c

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Keeping Workers Safe: Why One Boss Stands Up for Health Insurance Helpers

In Kansas, a construction boss is worried about new rules that might hurt his workers' health insurance. He thinks these rules could make insurance more expensive. He believes this could hurt his business and his team. He knows how tough construction work can be. Workers face risks every day. They

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Israel Team Up to Curb Iran's Oil Trade with China

A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shed light on a shared strategy to limit Iran's oil exports, particularly to China. This plan is part of a broader effort to apply intense pressure on Iran. China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, tak

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Casey Wasserman Steps Back from Business Amid Controversy

Casey Wasserman, the head of the LA 2028 Olympics, is selling his talent agency. This comes after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, surfaced. People are upset and want him to quit his job. Even a pop star, Chappell Roan, left his agency because of this. Wasserman says h

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Tale of Two Speeches: Rubio Shines, Ocasio-Cortez Struggles

In Munich, two American politicians took the stage, but only one left a lasting impression. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with European leaders. He spoke about the importance of a strong Europe and the shared destiny of the United States and Europe.

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Prince's Call for Change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former leader, made a bold statement at a recent security conference. He believes that U. S. military action could speed up the end of Iran's current government. Pahlavi thinks that the regime is already weak and that an attack might make it fall faster. He was talki

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Denver Bar Facing Serious Trouble Over Suspected Prostitution

A Denver sports bar, El Mecca, is in hot water. The city might take away its license because of suspected prostitution. This all started when the Denver Police Department got a tip about some shady stuff happening there. They looked into it and found some concerning things. Back in October 2024, po

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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Role in the Venezuela Raid: What You Need to Know

The U. S. military's recent operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro involved the use of advanced AI technology, specifically Anthropic's Claude model. This AI tool was integrated into the mission through a collaboration with data firm Palantir Technologies, which is known for

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Trump's Grand Ballroom Plan: What's the Hold-Up?

A big change is coming to the White House. The East Wing is gone. It was torn down last October. Now, a huge new ballroom is planned. It will cost $400 million. That's a lot of money! The new building will be 90, 000 square feet. It's part of a big makeover for Washington, D. C. The plan is to fini

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Feb 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change Rules Reversed: What It Means for the Future

The recent decision to undo a key climate change rule is a big step back for environmental protections. This rule, known as the endangerment finding, was put in place to limit harmful gases from cars and factories. By removing it, the government is making it easier to pollute. This move is part of

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