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US Close to Attack on Iran with 90% Chance of Operations in Coming Weeks
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US Close to Attack on Iran with 90% Chance of Operations in Coming Weeks

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The Middle East could be on the brink of a major war between the US and Iran. A source tells Axios there is a 90 percent chance that active...

Feb 18, 2026 06:28 PM 2 min read 1 source
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8 Skiers Dead, One Missing in Deadliest US Avalanche Since 1981
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8 Skiers Dead, One Missing in Deadliest US Avalanche Since 1981

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Eight skiers have died and another is missing following an avalanche in the United States. The incident marks the deadliest avalanche in the US...

Feb 18, 2026 05:55 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Mexico's Sheinbaum urges more countries to join humanitarian aid to Cuba after Spain's announcement
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Mexico's Sheinbaum urges more countries to join humanitarian aid to Cuba after Spain's announcement

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President Claudia Sheinbaum called for more countries to join in sending humanitarian aid to Cuba after Spain announced it would send food and...

Feb 18, 2026 04:36 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Ash Wednesday Celebrations Begin Lent at Basilica Cathedral in Apucarana
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Ash Wednesday Celebrations Begin Lent at Basilica Cathedral in Apucarana

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The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Apucarana opened Lent with traditional Ash Wednesday celebrations on the 18th. This event marks...

Feb 18, 2026 04:27 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive
Seismic Activity Recorded in Oaxaca, Mexico on February 18, 2026
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Seismic Activity Recorded in Oaxaca, Mexico on February 18, 2026

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On February 18, 2026, the National Seismological Service (SSN) in Mexico reported multiple seismic movements, particularly in Oaxaca. The SSN is...

Feb 18, 2026 04:02 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Neutral
Mexico to Conduct First National Drill in 2026 to Enhance Civil Protection
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Mexico to Conduct First National Drill in 2026 to Enhance Civil Protection

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Mexico's National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) has announced the date for the first National Drill, scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 11:00...

Feb 18, 2026 04:01 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Mexico's Earthquake Alert System Faces Technical Failures During Drill
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Mexico's Earthquake Alert System Faces Technical Failures During Drill

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On February 18, a seismic alert drill in Mexico raised concerns when speakers failed to emit the earthquake alert, prompting citizens to report...

Feb 18, 2026 04:00 PM 2 min read 1 source
EWW Center Negative
Venga la Alegría Conducts First Seismic Drill During Live Broadcast
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Venga la Alegría Conducts First Seismic Drill During Live Broadcast

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The hosts of the Mexican television program Venga la Alegría participated in their first seismic drill during a live broadcast in 2026. This event...

Feb 18, 2026 03:58 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive

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