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Feb 19, 2026 Coverage of a new presidential Board of Peace and questions about its role in global diplomacy. Arrest of a royal linked to high-profile scandals. Policy shifts on refugee detention and rescreening. A tragic avalanche in Tahoe and search challenges. Colleges ending diversity partnerships amid federal probes. A blood test study proposing a clock for Alzheimer’s symptom timing. Olympic slalom gold and comeback story.
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Board Of Peace Could Reshape Global Diplomacy
- Donald Trump's Board of Peace aims to gather dozens of world leaders and funds to rebuild Gaza and pursue wider peace efforts.
- Some countries fear it may sideline the United Nations despite Trump's claim of working "in conjunction with the United Nations."
Former Prince Andrew Arrested
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody.
- He was stripped of titles last year over links to Jeffrey Epstein and has long denied wrongdoing.
DHS Changes Refugee Detention Policy
- A new DHS memo directs agents to arrest refugees without green cards and detain them indefinitely for rescreening.
- Advocates warn roughly 100,000 refugees who entered under Biden could face detention under the updated policy.