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This episode covers a school shooting in Canada, a US government shutdown, the assassination of Alexei Navalny, fallout from the Epstein files in Hollywood, and a ferry disaster in Sudan. NewsCard is an intelligent, swipe-based news experience that delivers curated headlines in a clear, minimalist format. Built for speed and clarity, the app pairs visual storytelling with AI-powered summaries, offering a seamless way to stay informed without distraction. Download the NewsCard app at newscard.app. We would love to hear from you at support@newscard.app.

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This is NewsCard Daily for Sunday, February 15, 2026... your briefing on the stories shaping our world.

We begin in Canada where a tragic school shooting rocks the small town of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia. Nine people die, including the gunman, at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Parents rush to the scene in horror as police secure the area and counselors comfort survivors. This hits hard in a quiet community, raising urgent questions about school safety and gun laws across North America...

Shifting to Washington where another partial government shutdown grips the U.S. Funding for Homeland Security halts overnight as Democrats demand sweeping changes to immigration enforcement. TSA workers face furloughs, sparking fears of airport chaos for travelers. Tensions boil after recent unrest in Minneapolis over federal agent killings, leaving families and federal employees in limbo...

Now to Europe where allies accuse Russia of assassinating opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin from a South American frog. Five American partners reveal proof at a Munich security conference, as Russia's war in Ukraine drags into its fifth year. Attacks pound Kyiv while diplomats like Secretary Rubio meet Zelenskyy, but few see peace on the horizon. Navalny's death fuels global outrage over Putin's grip on power...

In Hollywood, the Epstein files unleash fresh scandal. Top agent Casey Wasserman sells his powerhouse agency amid backlash from the latest documents. Outrage spreads through Tinseltown as names drop and reputations shatter, exposing elite connections that protected predators for years. Victims' advocates cheer the fallout, demanding full accountability...

From Sudan where a ferry capsizes on the Nile River in Shendi District, killing at least 15 people. Six survivors cling to debris as rescuers battle strong currents, with six more missing in the murky waters. This disaster devastates families already strained by conflict, highlighting the deadly risks of everyday travel in a nation on edge...

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