CIRCLE WITH A DOT

[Arts] A Highbrow Culture War Is Rocking One of Italy’s Most Famous Opera HousesThings are getting ugly at Teatro La Fenice, where the installation of a new musical director has sparked a rebellion. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/a-highbrow-culture-war-is-rocking-one-of-italys-most-famous-opera-houses-2fc57ecf(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT)

[Politics] Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/texas-tony-gonzales-aide-allegations-e2c2ca68(Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:27:00 GMT)

[Market News] ESG Roundup: Market TalkGain insight on Andersons, Bayer and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG impact investing. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/esg-roundup-market-talk-0f5e5d81?mod=rss_markets_main(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:32:00 GMT)

[US Business] ESG Roundup: Market TalkGain insight on Andersons, Bayer and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG impact investing. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/esg-roundup-market-talk-0f5e5d81?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:32:00 GMT)

[Style] ‘Viollet-le-Duc Drawing Worlds’ Review: An Architect’s Visions on PaperThe Bard Graduate Center devotes an exhibition to the dazzling drawings of the man responsible for Notre-Dame’s 19th-century restoration. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/fine-art/viollet-le-duc-drawing-worlds-review-an-architects-visions-on-paper-5a65b36f(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:05:00 GMT)

[US] Opinion | Mamdani Takes New York HostageHe vows to soak the middle class if Albany won’t raise taxes. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/zohran-mamdani-budget-taxes-albany-kathy-hochul-1a5c327b(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:18:00 GMT)

[US] Opinion | A Welcome FDA Walkback on a Flu VaccineThe agency overrules Vinay Prasad’s refusal to consider Moderna’s shot. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/fda-vinay-prasad-moderna-flu-vaccine-marty-makary-44f9fb31(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:17:00 GMT)

[US Business] EBay to Buy Depop From Etsy for $1.2 BillionThe acquisition will boost EBay’s footprint across younger consumers while also expanding its presence in the secondhand fashion market, said CEO Jamie Iannone. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/business/ebay-to-buy-depop-from-etsy-for-1-2-billion-6fdb88f2?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:16:00 GMT)

[World News] Opinion | Xi Tries to Bully Trump on TaiwanChina’s boss wants the U.S. to stop a sale of defensive arms to Taipei. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-xi-jinping-taiwan-arms-sales-china-summit-7ed6b279(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:17:00 GMT)

[Opinion] Xi Tries to Bully Trump on TaiwanChina’s boss wants the U.S. to stop a sale of defensive arms to Taipei. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-xi-jinping-taiwan-arms-sales-china-summit-7ed6b279(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:17:00 GMT)

[Opinion] A Welcome FDA Walkback on a Flu VaccineThe agency overrules Vinay Prasad’s refusal to consider Moderna’s shot. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/fda-vinay-prasad-moderna-flu-vaccine-marty-makary-44f9fb31(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:17:00 GMT)

[Opinion] Mamdani Takes New York HostageHe vows to soak the middle class if Albany won’t raise taxes. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/zohran-mamdani-budget-taxes-albany-kathy-hochul-1a5c327b(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:18:00 GMT)

[Market News] Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Sounds HawkishTreasury yields rose amid signs of declining demand for U.S. debt while Fed minutes showed no rush to cut interest rates. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/jgb-prices-mixed-amid-divergent-signals-deb048b6?mod=rss_markets_main(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:49:00 GMT)

[World News] Trump’s Board of Peace to Pledge $5 Billion to Rebuild GazaYet Hamas would need to disarm before a peace plan can get under way. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trumps-board-of-peace-to-pledge-5-billion-to-rebuild-gaza-16a49cfb(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:44:00 GMT)

[US] Eight Dead After Avalanche Hits California Ski TourOne person remains missing. Dozens of first responders searched the Lake Tahoe area, which has seen heavy snowfall. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/eight-dead-after-avalanche-hits-california-ski-tour-66ce6874(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:33:00 GMT)

[US] Most National Parks Won’t Require Reservations This SummerArches, Glacier and Yosemite have discontinued their programs that push visitors to book time slots for entry. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/most-national-parks-wont-require-reservations-this-summer-38272986(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:03:00 GMT)

[Lifestyle] Most National Parks Won’t Require Reservations This SummerArches, Glacier and Yosemite have discontinued their programs that push visitors to book time slots for entry. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/most-national-parks-wont-require-reservations-this-summer-38272986(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:03:00 GMT)

[Market News] Oil Futures Jump on Rising U.S.-Iran Risk PremiumCrude futures rose sharply as traders worried that the U.S. may take military action against Iran, although nuclear talks are expected to continue. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-futures-consolidate-as-traders-assess-u-s-iran-developments-317c43ad?mod=rss_markets_main(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:12:00 GMT)

[World News] U.S. Is Withdrawing All Forces From Syria, Officials SayThe Trump administration is looking to strengthen its diplomatic relations with Syria’s new leaders. #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/syria-us-troops-withdraw-a97a2665(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:11:00 GMT)

[US] Opinion | EPA May Correct a Supreme Court ErrorWill the justices reconsider their finding that Congress authorized the agency to regulate greenhouse gases? #WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/epa-may-correct-a-supreme-court-error-de193644(Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:33:00 GMT)