Five Things That Mattered This Week | Feb 13, 2026

EPA hit, Munich Security Conference, no more Harvard for the Pentagon, parliament brawls, bickering and labor strikes; North Korea has a new heir, CIA Factbook's last edition, endless art and more.

Good morning! There’s headlines, a lot of stalemates, more lies by omission, deflections and debates, we’ll dive deep below but first… it’s Friday again. The 13th, to boot. It’s only considered inauspicious or a “jinx” day in North America and some parts of Western Europe based on Christian theology.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. The holiday is believed …