What Changed the World
on February 13, 2026?

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Summary: The US revoked the 2009 climate finding enabling vehicle emissions limits, the US hit a record-low 29th in a corruption index, and Bangladesh held its first election since Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster

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    US revokes 2009 climate finding that enabled federal limits on vehicle greenhouse gases, ending emissions standards in "largest deregulatory action in US history"; Trump admin says "rule exceeded EPA authority, imposed high costs" & projects "$1.3T in savings"

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    US-North Macedonia reach trade deal framework; N Macedonia will pay 15% tariff & purchase US gas, US pays 0%; US trade with N Macedonia reached $433M in 2024

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    US falls to record-low ranking (29th of 182) in Transparency International's global corruption index, hitting lowest-ever Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 64 (vs 76 in 2015) & extending decade-long decline; Denmark tops index (89), S Sudan & Somalia (9) rank lowest

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    NY Fed: ~90% of 2025 tariff burden fell on US firms & consumers as average tariff rate surged from 2.6% to 13% in Jan-Dec; 13% avg Dec tariff drove 11% import price increase for affected goods

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    Asset manager Nuveen will acquire 222yo UK firm Schroders, creating ~$2.5T investment giant; Schroders will retain brand, CEO & London HQ

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    Bangladesh holds 1st election since 2024 protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina with 120M+ voters choosing among 2K candidates for 300 parliament seats

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