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Feb 18, 2026, 11:56 PM ETTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Having donned a protective brace days prior, the celebrated Arkansas player, Darius Acuff Jr., promptly retorted when his coach, John Calipari, inquired about his potential absence from Wednesday evening’s matchup against Alabama.”Are you insane?” Acuff questioned, Calipari recounted.Not only did Acuff participate, but he excelled brilliantly. The rookie guard almost secured an astonishing win in a 117-115 double-overtime defeat, occurring on an evening when the 20th-ranked Razorbacks operated with merely a seven-player lineup against the 25th-ranked Crimson Tide.Acuff accumulated 49 points—ranking as the second-highest tally in a solitary collegiate basketball game this…

Gain complimentary access to the Editor’s SummaryEach week, Roula Khalaf, the FT’s Editor, curates her preferred articles for this bulletin.The administrations of the United States and the United Kingdom exhibit markedly distinct stances regarding their trade imbalances. While the Americans adopt an aggressive, dragon-like posture, unleashing fiery measures (duties) upon presumed offenders, the British appear largely composed. Such a disparity is scarcely astonishing, considering the contrasting temperaments of the nations’ leaders. However, is this stance warranted? Upon closer examination, I harbor doubts.Following the economic rationale of the ‘dragon’, Britain too ought to be incensed. In the preceding year, the United…

Gain access to the Editor’s Summary without costRoula Khalaf, the FT’s Editor, curates her preferred articles in this weekly e-publication.Christine Lagarde’s anticipated transition to lead the World Economic Forum is not anymore an “inevitable outcome”, as stated by individuals privy to the leadership transition arrangements at Davos.Lagarde, who is anticipated to resign prematurely as European Central Bank president prior to the French polls, was generally favored to assume the role as the subsequent enduring head of the WEF, whose founder Klaus Schwab suddenly stepped down last year. She presently sits on its administrative council.However, Lagarde has progressively been regarded among…

KNDS and EOS Defence Systems have concluded a collaboration pact, designed to broaden their joint efforts on remotely operated weapon systems and accompanying armaments, the entities have announced. This pact establishes a structure for collaborative endeavors spanning market outreach and solution creation. The firms declared their intent to pool their specialized knowledge in mid-range weaponry, remotely operated weapon platforms, and comprehensive anti-UAV systems. KNDS indicates that this alliance aims to meet the demand for mid-range armaments in the 30x113mm category, encompassing terrestrial and maritime uses. Furthermore, KNDS affirmed it will present its non-ITAR restricted 30M781 Versatile Firearm (30×113) as part…

Challenger 2 tanks from the UK have conducted maneuvers with U.S. Army armored units during the Winter Camp exercise in Estonia, where NATO’s multinational battlegroup evaluated its capacity to function amidst severe cold-weather conditions. This military drill unfolded close to Tapa, incorporating personnel from NATO’s battlegroup in Estonia, which is spearheaded by the British Army and has upheld an uninterrupted armored and mechanized deployment within the nation for nearly nine years. The training involved forces moving from their barracks into snowy, sub-zero field conditions to evaluate strategies, equipment, and logistical support in wintry settings. Visuals disseminated from the exercise depicted…

An American jury is poised to determine if Centerview made an error by dismissing a junior analyst who required at least eight hours of sleep every night.

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled initiatives presently being implemented to elevate the standard, upkeep, and accessibility of Service Family Accommodation throughout Scotland. These efforts encompass improvements already finalized in Helensburgh, with additional projects slated for completion by 2026. Responding to a parliamentary inquiry submitted in writing by Labour MP Euan Stainbank, Defence Minister Luke Pollard affirmed that “Our comprehensive Defence Housing Strategy delineates our aspirations for service personnel housing throughout the United Kingdom, encompassing its constituent Devolved Nations.” Pollard elaborated that the aforementioned strategy would be actualized via the Defence Housing Service, which he characterized as receiving substantial financial…

Under a deal valued at around EUR 210 million, Lithuania has tasked KNDS Deutschland with supplying a dozen LEGUAN bridge-laying systems, which are built upon the Leopard 2 chassis. KNDS disclosed that this accord is set to equip the Lithuanian military with a robust armored bridge-laying capacity. This capability is engineered to aid operational maneuvers by swiftly allowing main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers to traverse impediments such as waterways, anti-tank trenches, and compromised structures. The manufacturer stated that every one of the dozen units will come equipped with two LEGUAN spans measuring 14 meters and a single LEGUAN…

“ Ricardo Salinas, an entrepreneur, had presumed his dealings were with the financial aristocracy. Instead, he became entangled in a cross-Atlantic legal dispute. “

Access the Editor’s Summary without costRoula Khalaf, the FT’s Editor, chooses her preferred articles for this weekly publication.The direct lending firm Blue Owl will indefinitely bar investors from pulling funds from its initial private retail debt fund, reversing course on a prior intention to allow withdrawals this quarter.On Wednesday, the New York-based financial firm announced that investors in Blue Owl Capital Corp II would no longer be able to retrieve their capital in quarterly intervals. Instead, the company plans to disburse shareholder funds through periodic installments as it divests holdings in subsequent periods.This decision highlights the perils confronting retail investors,…