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February 18, 2026 • U.S. and Iranian negotiators agree to keep talking after meetings in Geneva, even as President Trump threatens military force and Tehran warns it could retaliate. February 17, 2026 ...

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Lower back pain in women often results from hormone changes, pregnancy, or gynecological conditions. Fever, unexplained weight loss, and pain that lasts longer than a few weeks warrant a doctor's ...