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6:30 AM ET, February 20, 2026

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Danica Kirka / Associated Press:
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein  —  The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move …
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BBC:
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office  —  Summary  — Police say King Charles's brother is in custody and officers are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk - read the police statement in full
New York Times:
A British police force that serves as royal protectors arrested a former prince.  —  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is still under investigation, was seen leaving police custody on Thursday evening after being detained on suspicions of misconduct in public office.  —  Here's the latest.
Page Six:
Sarah Ferguson may be questioned by police over ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
NBC News:
Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations
Page Six:
‘Narcissist’ ex-Prince Andrew has always felt like a ‘victim’ prior to bombshell arrest
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Zara Zubeidi / Mirror:
Katie Price's husband's ex issues scathing three word response to pregnancy news
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Rapper Lil Poppa Died by Suicide, Details Released  —  1:42 PM PT — Yo Gotti's company CMG has released a statement in the wake of Lil Poppa's passing ... calling him a “beloved family member” and promising to uphold his legacy with honor and respect.  —  Rapper Lil Poppa died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound ... TMZ has learned.
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Hilary Duff Is Ready for Her Pop Return  —  The 2000s star, relatable as ever, tells us how she balances music, parenthood, and her stellar new album, Luck...or Something  —  s a former child star, Hilary Duff is often asked how she turned out OK.  Maybe it's because of the 38-year-old …
TMZ.com:
Eric Dane Dead at 53  —  ERIC DANE DEAD AT 53 AFTER ALS BATTLE … Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.  —  The family says in a statement to TMZ ... “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.
Bradley Jolly / Mirror:
Channel 4 star reveals her boyfriend has died and shares devastating videos  —  Jess Megan, who was in Channel 4's Bring Back The Bush, has spoken about the grief she experienced after the death of her boyfriend Olli, who she “adored”  —  The star of a groundbreaking Channel 4 programme has revealed her boyfriend died.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Anna Duggar Unrecognizable 4 Years After Husband's Child Porn Conviction  —  ANNA DUGGAR BACK ON SOCIAL MEDIA ... BLONDE & BEARING PUPPIES!  —  Anna Duggar shared a rare video of herself Thursday, marking a return to social media 4 years after her husband, Josh Duggar, was sentenced for possessing child porn.
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Phoebe Dynevor To Star In 20th's Adaptation Of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘Beach Read’ … Published in 2020, Beach Read is a romantic comedy following January Andrews, a successful romance novelist who struggles with grief and writer's block after her father's death and the discovery of secrets he's long kept hidden.
TMZ.com:
Former Prince Andrew Spotted Leaving UK Police Station After Arrest  —  FORMER PRINCE ANDREW LEAVES POLICE STATION IN RANGE ROVER  —  Here's the first look at former Prince Andrew leaving a police station in England ... and he's in the back seat of a Range Rover.
 
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
King Charles III opens London Fashion Week in first appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
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Prince William and King Charles were not informed in advance of ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
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Virginia Giuffre's family says ‘our hearts have been lifted’ over former Prince Andrew's arrest
 

 
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CNBC:
James Cameron blasts Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD, in a letter to Senator Mike Lee, calling it “disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business”

James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
After a backlash, AMC opts out of screening an AI short film during its pre-show, programmed by ad company Screenvision, before feature films

Hanaa' Tameez / Nieman Lab:
Substack announces new tools to help writers use Polymarket data and adds Polymarket to its sponsorship pilot, prompting questions from some journalists

 
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