Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance - NPR

1. Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance  NPR
2. U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran  The New York Times
3. Trump says he'll decide in "next 10 days" whether to bomb Iran  Axios
4. U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion  The Wall Street Journal
5. Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Sailing in the Atlantic, Headed for Strait of Gibraltar  USNI News

Eight skiers dead and one missing in deadliest avalanche in modern California history - Los Angel...

1. Eight skiers dead and one missing in deadliest avalanche in modern California history  Los Angeles Times
2. Climate-driven snow drought set stage for deadly California avalanche, experts say  The Guardian
3. Key question in deadly Tahoe avalanche: Why did skiers leave shelter in blizzard conditions?  San Francisco Chronicle
4. Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe's alpine community among 8 killed in California avalanche  Yahoo
5. Questions over why ski group stayed on trip 2 days after avalanche watch issued near California's Lake Tahoe  CBS News

Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment - ...

1. Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment  The New York Times
2. Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary  NPR
3. What can Trump achieve as Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ meets for the first time?  Al Jazeera
4. Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: who is on Trump’s Board of Peace?  The Guardian
5. Trump says US committing $10 billion to Board of Peace  The Hill

How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls - NPR

How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls  NPR

Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says - CBS News

1. Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says  CBS News
2. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to genealogy databases to search DNA evidence  PBS
3. With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy  CNN
4. Arizona authorities turn to genetic genealogy in ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie  NBC News
5. Armchair Detectives Complicate Nancy Guthrie Case  The New York Times

After the Epstein Files Release, Who Has Resigned, Been Fired or Is Being Investigated? - The New...

1. After the Epstein Files Release, Who Has Resigned, Been Fired or Is Being Investigated?  The New York Times
2. The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations  The Washington Post
3. DOJ accused of flouting law in Epstein name dump  The Hill
4. Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator  CNBC
5. ‘This is not over.’ Corporate America’s Epstein reckoning gathers steam  CNN

In feud with Wes Moore, Trump slings feces - Politico

1. In feud with Wes Moore, Trump slings feces  Politico
2. DC officials say drinking water is safe amid massive Potomac sewage spill  WJLA
3. Pipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials say  WUSA9
4. Political blame game pushes DC-area sewage spill onto national stage  WBFF
5. Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup  The Washington Post

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024 - Associate...

1. Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024  Associated Press News
2. Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates  The New York Times
3. Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s ex-president faces death penalty in insurrection trial  BBC
4. South Korean court hands life in prison to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection  Reuters
5. Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of leading an insurrection  CNN

Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns ...

1. Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees, citing security concerns  CBS News
2. Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo  NPR
3. New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting  The Washington Post
4. White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’  The Guardian
5. Trump administration expands ICE’s ability to detain legal refugees in latest memo  CNN

Tickets available for President Trump's Thursday event in Rome: Here's the schedule - WTVC

1. Tickets available for President Trump's Thursday event in Rome: Here's the schedule  WTVC
2. UPDATE: President Trump to arrive soon in Rome, GA, for a packed afternoon  Local 3 News
3. Watch live: Trump to tout economic agenda in remarks from Georgia  The Hill
4. Trump to make new economic pitch in Georgia as prices stay high  Reuters
5. What special elections are happening in Georgia? See races to watch  USA Today

Stephen Colbert Just Gave Brendan Carr a Free Lesson in the Streisand Effect - Slate Magazine

1. Stephen Colbert Just Gave Brendan Carr a Free Lesson in the Streisand Effect  Slate Magazine
2. Opinion | The Colbert-CBS spat is about overregulation  The Washington Post
3. Ingraham ‘standing up’ for Crockett in FCC, CBS, Colbert battle  The Hill
4. FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy  The Guardian
5. Colbert interview exposes flaw in Trump's TV rules  Axios

February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack

1. February 18, 2026  Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack
2. Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies  ABC7 Chicago
3. Illinois “spending cuts” aren’t from good behavior  Illinois Policy
4. Gov. JB Pritzker's affordability-focused $56B budget proposal includes new tax on social media companies  Chicago Sun-Times
5. Pritzker Pitches $56 Billion Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes to Address Housing Shortage  WTTW

Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit - CNBC

1. Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit  CNBC
2. Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links  CNN
3. Gates cancels high-profile AI speech amid Epstein backlash  The Hill
4. Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy  BBC
5. Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein scrutiny  Reuters

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide...

1. UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'  Associated Press News
2. Sudan civil war: UN says atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide'  BBC
3. RSF actions in Sudan's al-Fashir points to genocide, UN probe says  Reuters
4. Sudan: ‘Hallmarks of genocide’ found in El Fasher, UN investigators detail mass killings and ethnic targeting  UN News
5. Sudanese rebels' capture of Darfur city bears 'hallmarks of genocide', UN officials say  Sky News

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I. - The New York Times

1. Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.  The New York Times
2. Bill Gates' foundation says sudden withdrawal was 'to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities'  Fortune
3. “No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI”  blog.google
4. America-India Connect infrastructure connects four continents  Google Cloud
5. India’s Reliance Industries to Invest $110 Billion in AI  The Wall Street Journal

Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’ - Politico

1. Bernie Sanders rallies support for wealth tax in California: ‘Enough is enough’  Politico
2. Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy  The Wall Street Journal
3. Sanders pushes California wealth tax: ‘Enough is enough’  The Hill
4. Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle  The Guardian
5. Opponents of proposed California wealth tax ramp up their campaign  Politico

The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE - NPR

The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

How Mamdani’s Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers - The New York Times

1. How Mamdani’s Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers  The New York Times
2. Mayor Mamdani threatens to raise NYC property taxes to plug budget gap  Gothamist
3. Real estate experts blast Mamdani’s math-defying tax plan, warn of higher rents and flight  Fox Business
4. Opinion | Mamdani’s ‘painful’ tax admission  The Washington Post
5. Opinion | Mamdani Takes New York Hostage  The Wall Street Journal

Trump order pushes glyphosate production; Roundup chemical hated by MAHA - CNBC

1. Trump order pushes glyphosate production; Roundup chemical hated by MAHA  CNBC
2. Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits  The New York Times
3. Trump Invokes Defense Law on Phosphorus, Herbicide Supplies  Bloomberg.com
4. MAHA crowd expresses outrage on agriculture committee's stance on herbicide in food  KATU
5. Trump signs order on domestic herbicide supply for defense purposes, White House says  Reuters

Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Citi...

1. Minnesota weather: 2 to 3 feet of snow on North Shore; significant accumulations in the Twin Cities  MPR News
2. Minnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region  Star Tribune
3. Northern Minnesota community sees 34 inches of snow. See the latest totals in your area  CBS News
4. Snowfall, 60-mph winds cause power outages across Northland  Duluth News Tribune
5. Minnesota weather: Snow totals across the state  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after Epstein files revelations as King says ‘law must take i...

1. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after Epstein files revelations as King says ‘law must take its course’  CNN
2. Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says 'law must take its course'  BBC
3. Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein  CNN
4. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein  Associated Press News
5. Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew  CBS News

Presidential Message on Ash Wednesday - The White House (.gov)

1. Presidential Message on Ash Wednesday  The White House (.gov)
2. What is Ash Wednesday? When is Lent start date? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up  The Courier-Journal
3. Lent 2026  History.com
4. Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season in photos  Associated Press News
5. From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide  OSV News

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran - BBC

1. US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran  BBC
2. US Pulls Forces From Syria as New Government Exerts Control  Bloomberg.com
3. US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report  Al Jazeera
4. Some US troops departing Syria, official says  Reuters
5. US preparing for pullout of all troops from Syria  The Hill

U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade - The New York Times

1. U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade  The New York Times
2. U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs  CNBC
3. Trump claims US trade deficit decreased by 78 percent due to tariffs  The Hill
4. U.S. trade deficits remain high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy  The Washington Post
5. U.S. Trade Deficit Jumped in December  The Wall Street Journal

More than 150,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas - KOSU

1. More than 150,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas  KOSU
2. TIMELINE: Fire danger remains high before cold front hits later Thursday  KOCO
3. Fast-moving wildfires rage across southwestern US  BBC
4. Multiple firefighters injured while responding to Beaver County wildfire  News On 6
5. Explosive Wildfires Surge Through Oklahoma Panhandle and Kansas  Bloomberg.com

Trump administration releases remaining Gateway funds — and then some - Politico

1. Trump administration releases remaining Gateway funds — and then some  Politico
2. How Not to Build Infrastructure Projects  The American Prospect
3. Gateway tunnel work to resume after Trump DOT ordered to release funds  USA Today
4. N.Y.-N.J. tunnel construction to resume after Trump releases funding  NBC News
5. Trump administration releases $127 million in overdue funds for New York-New Jersey Gateway tunnel project president called a 'future boondoggle'  CNBC

The biggest app in the whole wide world - The Verge

The biggest app in the whole wide world  The Verge

ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities - MPR News

1. ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities  MPR News
2. Poll: Immigration operations in Minnesota leave behind a more polarized populace  NBC News
3. Tom Homan says federal agents found thousands of missing children in Minnesota. Here's a fact check  CBS News
4. Brooks and Capehart on what's next as ICE leaves Minnesota  PBS
5. Minnesota House Republican leaders don’t want to talk about immigration enforcement  Minnesota Reformer

Some Democrats plan boycott of Trump’s State of the Union - Politico

1. Some Democrats plan boycott of Trump’s State of the Union  Politico
2. Democrats Plan to Counter Trump’s State of the Union Speech With Rally  The New York Times
3. Sen. Murray will not attend Trump’s State of the Union address  The Seattle Times
4. At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump's State of the Union address  NBC News
5. Some Democrats to boycott Trump State of the Union for rally  Reuters

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC - CNN

1. NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC  CNN
2. White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now  The Washington Post
3. NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director  PBS
4. NIH Director Will Be Acting CDC Chief; O’Neill to Head NSF  Inside Higher Ed
5. Experts warn NIH director now leading CDC will push ‘RFK Jr’s agenda’  The Guardian

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep - NPR

1. Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep  NPR
2. Shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s deep waters  CNN
3. A Rare Glimpse of a Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Waters  The New York Times
4. Sharks Have Officially Reached Antarctica, and Scientists Are Shook  Gizmodo
5. Elusive sleeper shark seen off Antarctica in a first  Scientific American

Momentum for new Chicago Bears stadium plan moves toward Hammond, Indiana - CBS News

1. Momentum for new Chicago Bears stadium plan moves toward Hammond, Indiana  CBS News
2. Chicago Bears news today: Indiana lawmakers focus on Hammond as potential Bears stadium site  ABC7 Chicago
3. NFL roundup: Chicago Bears on verge of committing to northwest Indiana stadium  The Detroit News
4. ‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talks  Daily Herald
5. The Indiana Bears? It's one step closer to reality.  Axios

Iran issues notice over planned rocket launches on Thursday - Reuters

1. Iran issues notice over planned rocket launches on Thursday  Reuters
2. Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war  Associated Press News
3. US renews threat of military action as Iran, Russia announce naval drills  Al Jazeera
4. Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point, as Tehran holds talks with U.S.  CNBC
5. Russian Mi-28s And Su-35s Won’t Revitalize Iran’s Dilapidated Military  Forbes

Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal - Al Jazeera

1. Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal  Al Jazeera
2. Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal  BBC
3. UK Holds Off Approval for US to Use Its Bases in Any Iran Strike  Bloomberg.com
4. United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Security Discussions  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
5. Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’  The Guardian

Yosemite National Park ends its reservation system for 2026 - ABC30 Fresno

1. Yosemite National Park ends its reservation system for 2026  ABC30 Fresno
2. No reservations needed for Yosemite National Park visitors in 2026  yourcentralvalley.com
3. The National Park Service Just Made It Way Easier to Visit These 4 Places This Summer  Yahoo
4. National parks remove reservation systems despite crowds  SFGATE
5. Glacier National Park eliminates ticketed-entry system  Montana Free Press

Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017 - STLPR

1. Boeing defense headquarters to return to St. Louis after leaving the area in 2017  STLPR
2. Defense Sec. Hegseth visits Boeing, praises workforce  FOX 2
3. Hegseth Brings DOW's Arsenal of Freedom Tour to 'Fighterland USA'  U.S. Department of War (.gov)
4. Boeing defense headquarters returns to St. Louis  KSDK
5. Top defense contractor announces major move weeks after Dem governor takes office: 'Win for the heartland'  Fox News

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself - The New York Times

1. Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself  The New York Times
2. 'She was texting Tony:' Husband of Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair  San Antonio Express-News
3. Months before death by suicide, aide texted colleague she had an affair with her boss, Rep. Tony Gonzales  CBS News
4. Attorney: US Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who died by suicide  KSAT
5. Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide  The Texas Tribune

RNC moves to block Virginia vote aimed at countering Trump gerrymanders - Democracy Docket

1. RNC moves to block Virginia vote aimed at countering Trump gerrymanders  Democracy Docket
2. RNC sues to stop Virginia redistricting referendum  The Hill
3. Jeffries goes all in on gerrymandering — with House control on the line  CNN
4. RNC sues to stop Democrats' Virginia redistricting push  Fox News
5. Virginia to vote on redistricting within weeks  NBC4 Washington

Look how much Canadians hate the United States now - Politico

1. Look how much Canadians hate the United States now  Politico
2. Opinion: Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for our food is a recipe for disaster  The Globe and Mail
3. Canadians Trash Trump’s America as a Bigger Threat Than Russia  The Daily Beast
4. ‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.  CBC
5. From the Times Files: Looking Backward  nny360.com

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says - BBC

1. Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says  BBC
2. 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says  NPR
3. Kenya Says 1,000 of Its Citizens Are Fighting For Russia  Bloomberg.com
4. Intelligence report reveals how many Kenyans are fighting in Russia-Ukraine war  Daily Nation
5. More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says  The Guardian

Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute sh...

1. Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows  Associated Press News
2. Hassett says Fed staff should be 'disciplined' for reporting the US pays tariff costs  Politico
3. Kashkari Rips Hassett Criticism of NY Fed Tariff Analysis  Bloomberg.com
4. White House eyes punishments for economists who told the truth about tariffs, consumers  MS NOW
5. Trump administration slams New York Fed study that says US consumers bear the cost of tariffs  Yahoo Finance

What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test - Formula 1

1. What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test  Formula 1
2. F1 testing: Mercedes' Antonelli tops testing on day 2 of second week  ESPN
3. F1 Bahrain testing: Lewis Hamilton endures disrupted final day on track as Kimi Antonelli sets pace for Mercedes  Sky Sports
4. Norris leads on second morning of final Bahrain test  Formula 1
5. What we learned from F1’s second preseason test: McLaren’s concerns, trouble for Aston Martin - The Athletic  The New York Times

Stocks slide as traders assess Walmart earnings, potential Iran conflict: Live updates - CNBC

1. Stocks slide as traders assess Walmart earnings, potential Iran conflict: Live updates  CNBC
2. As oil prices spike on US-Iran tensions, Goldman says investors are bracing for more volatility  Yahoo Finance
3. Stock Market Today: Dow off 250 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as oil prices rise for second day on Iran tensions  MarketWatch
4. If Trump Strikes Iran: Mapping the Oil Disruption Scenarios  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
5. Morning Bid: Asia holidays as US, Iran work to avert conflict  Reuters

Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court - The Verge

1. Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court  The Verge
2. Mark Zuckerberg said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss 'wellbeing of teens and kids'  CNBC
3. Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to social media trial  CBS News
4. Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial  CNN
5. Can You Really Be ‘Addicted’ to Social Media?  The Free Press

Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is ‘dust’ - The Washington Post

1. Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is ‘dust’  The Washington Post
2. Simone Biles reaches out to Ilia Malinin at Winter Olympics 2026: “I went into protection mode”  Milano Cortina 2026
3. Why couldn't Ilia Malinin handle the pressure? Sports psychologists offer their thoughts  NBC News
4. NBC Olympics Head: Focus on Stars Doesn’t Pressure Athletes  Sportico.com
5. Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure"  CBS News

Mikaela Shiffrin Didn’t Just Win Gold. She Changed Her Entire Story. - Outside Magazine

1. Mikaela Shiffrin Didn’t Just Win Gold. She Changed Her Entire Story.  Outside Magazine
2. Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to snap 8-year Olympic drought  ESPN
3. Winter Olympics 2026 Day 12 recap: Mikaela Shiffrin wins redemptive gold; Team USA, Canada both need OT to reach men's hockey semis  Yahoo Sports
4. Mikaela Shiffrin exorcised her Olympic demons. Then came silence  The New York Times
5. Mikaela Shiffrin captures gold medal with incredible slalom performance at Winter Games  Fox News

Charles Davis 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jeremiyah Love slides; 49ers pluck TE - NFL.com

1. Charles Davis 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jeremiyah Love slides; 49ers pluck TE  NFL.com
2. Fornelli's 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Two first-round QBs, surprise WR1 headline class light on elite talent  CBS Sports
3. 2026 NFL Mock Draft Top 10 2.0: Who will Jets and Giants select?  SNY
4. 2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Quarterbacks from Mendoza to Beck to Pavia  NBC Sports
5. Brock: Upcoming draft comes with good news for Seahawks  Seattle Sports

Estate of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process for Seattle Seahawks - Seattle Seahawks

1. Estate of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process for Seattle Seahawks  Seattle Seahawks
2. Paul Allen's estate begins selling Super Bowl champ Seahawks  ESPN
3. Seahawks sale could supercharge Paul Allen’s causes, but it won’t be simple  The Seattle Times
4. NFL: Seattle Seahawks put up for sale - 10 days after Super Bowl win  BBC
5. The Seahawks sale shouldn't worry 12s, here's why  KOMO

With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal - NPR

1. With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal  NPR
2. Quinn Hughes' OT goal sends U.S. to Olympic men's hockey semis  ESPN
3. MAGA media cheers Quinn Hughes for praising U.S. after game-winning goal  The Hill
4. Team USA advances to Olympic men's hockey semifinal after exhilarating overtime winner  Fox News
5. Thompson heads to Semifinal Round of Olympics, Dahlin's tournament is over  Audacy

She’s a superstar Olympian – and she’s done staying silent about vitriol - CNN

1. She’s a superstar Olympian – and she’s done staying silent about vitriol  CNN
2. JD Vance insinuates American-born Eileen Gu should be representing U.S. at Olympics  The New York Times
3. Olympic Skier Eileen Gu Claims She Was 'Physically Assaulted' on Stanford Campus Over Her Decision to Compete for China  Yahoo News Singapore
4. How do Olympians like Eileen Gu earn $23 million? Here are all the ways  NPR
5. Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics  Fox News

FDA's reversal on Moderna flu shot bid followed White House pressure - Politico

1. FDA's reversal on Moderna flu shot bid followed White House pressure  Politico
2. Opinion | The FDA’s damage to medical innovation will be hard to repair  The Washington Post
3. White House frustration may have fueled FDA’s Moderna walk back: Politico  Fierce Biotech
4. FDA reverses course, will review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine  NBC News
5. Opinion | Kennedy’s MAHA Coalition Is a Mess  The New York Times

Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage - Nature

1. Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage  Nature
2. Project Silica’s advances in glass storage technology featured in Nature  Microsoft
3. Microsoft’s Glass Chip Holds Terabytes of Data for 10,000 Years  Gizmodo
4. Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough  Live Science
5. Data centres could store information in glass for thousands of years  New Scientist

Canada men's hockey survives massive scare from Czechia on Marner's OT winner - NBC Olympics

1. Canada men's hockey survives massive scare from Czechia on Marner's OT winner  NBC Olympics
2. Mitch Marner caps Canada comeback in Olympic OT win vs. Czechia  ESPN
3. Winter Olympics: USA and Canada narrowly avoid shocks in men’s ice-hockey quarter-finals  The Guardian
4. 'Our country needed a goal. Nick Suzuki answered': Inside the score that saved Team Canada  Yahoo Sports
5. Canada keeps cool to 'survive and advance' against Czechia at Olympics  NHL.com

Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, explained - Axios

1. Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, explained  Axios
2. Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein  BBC
3. House Democrat: ‘Very hard to believe’ Wexner testimony  The Hill
4. U.S. House Democrats say they don't believe Les Wexner's denials about ties to Jeffrey Epstein  WOSU Public Media
5. Epstein files show years of FBI interest in Les Wexner, Epstein’s mysterious benefactor  CNN

India's Tata signs up OpenAI as customer for data centre business - Yahoo Finance

India's Tata signs up OpenAI as customer for data centre business  Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News

Two summer hopefuls make their Olympic debuts on snow and ice - NBC News

1. Two summer hopefuls make their Olympic debuts on snow and ice  NBC News
2. Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games  The New York Times
3. Watch: Ski mountaineering makes Olympic debut in dramatic fashion  WGAL
4. Everything you need to know about skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics  CNN
5. Arno Lietha posts fastest semifinal time in men's ski mountaineering men's sprint  NBC Olympics

How to bet the Genesis Invitational: Best bets, DFS tips and more - ESPN

1. How to bet the Genesis Invitational: Best bets, DFS tips and more  ESPN
2. 2026 Genesis Invitational odds, picks: Surprising predictions by golf model that's called 16 majors  CBS Sports
3. 2026 Genesis Invitational purse, payouts: Can Scottie Scheffler end West Coast swing with win at Riviera?  Yahoo Sports
4. DraftKings promo code upgraded: New $200 in bonus bets for PGA and Pistons vs. Knicks  Syracuse.com
5. Power Rankings: The Genesis Invitational  PGA Tour

For Alysa Liu, competition is just 'pure enjoyment' - NBC Olympics

1. For Alysa Liu, competition is just 'pure enjoyment'  NBC Olympics
2. Alysa Liu Is Skating Again, Her Way This Time  The New York Times
3. Olympics news, live updates: Alysa Liu in 3rd place, Amber Glenn in 13th after short program in women's figure skating  Yahoo Sports
4. Alysa Liu’s joy, Amber Glenn’s anguish and a short program with a gamut of emotions  The Washington Post
5. Japanese teenager Ami Nakai overshadows USA’s Blade Angels in women’s figure skating opener  The Guardian

A look at the curling standings with one day of round-robin play remaining - NBC Olympics

1. A look at the curling standings with one day of round-robin play remaining  NBC Olympics
2. Which women’s curling teams remain playoff eligible at Winter Olympics?  The Grand Slam of Curling
3. How final two Olympic men's curling playoff spots will be determined  Sportsnet
4. Critical Curling in Cortina as Olympic Playoffs Loom  Yahoo Sports
5. APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Curling  couriernews.com

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic - The Guardian

1. JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic  The Guardian
2. Smoke in the cabin forces JetBlue passengers to evacuate on taxiway, temporarily shutting down Newark Airport  CNN
3. Passengers evacuated from Newark flight as smoke reported in cockpit following engine failure  NBC New York
4. Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says  CBS News
5. JetBlue flight returns to Newark after engine failure, smoke prompts evacuation  Fox News

Millions of US Medicare Advantage enrollees forced to switch plans, study finds - Reuters

1. Millions of US Medicare Advantage enrollees forced to switch plans, study finds  Reuters
2. Medicare Advantage enrollment 2026: Winners and losers  Modern Healthcare News
3. Medicare Advantage growth dwindles for a second straight year  statnews.com
4. Medicare Advantage growth reportedly slows down as UnitedHealth, CVS retreat  Seeking Alpha
5. Unprecedented Spike in Plan Exits Threatens Medicare Advantage Stability  AJMC

Superheroes Knight and Poulin face off in USA-Canada women's hockey Olympic final - NBC Olympics

1. Superheroes Knight and Poulin face off in USA-Canada women's hockey Olympic final  NBC Olympics
2. Opinion | At the Olympics, a Real Heated Rivalry in Hockey  The New York Times
3. Olympic women's hockey gold medal winners: Full list of every champion  USA Today
4. Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game has intriguing story lines  The Boston Globe
5. USA vs. Canada is the women's Olympic hockey rematch everyone was waiting for  ESPN

Jordan Stolz pursues 1500m gold, sprint sweep as speed skating continues in Milan - NBC Olympics

1. Jordan Stolz pursues 1500m gold, sprint sweep as speed skating continues in Milan  NBC Olympics
2. Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m; women's curling advances; figure skating final; USA goes for hockey gold  Yahoo Sports
3. U.S. star Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating at Winter Olympics after winning 2 gold medals  CBS News
4. Jordan Stolz began skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin. He seeks a 3rd Olympic gold Thursday  Associated Press News
5. Jordan Stolz chases third Olympic medal in men’s 1500m showdown  USA Today

‘He’s jumping in all the way’: A Trump financial regulator backs prediction markets in their clas...

1. ‘He’s jumping in all the way’: A Trump financial regulator backs prediction markets in their clash against states  Politico
2. Cox pushes back on Trump over gambling and AI regulation  Politico
3. CFTC defends its right to prediction market enforcement as states challenge platforms  CNBC
4. Kalshi Dealt Major Setback in Court Fight to Remain in Nevada  The Wall Street Journal
5. Prediction markets won over Trump — but the rest of Washington will be harder  Semafor

49ers to Host a Regular Season Game in Mexico City in 2026 - 49ers.com

1. 49ers to Host a Regular Season Game in Mexico City in 2026  49ers.com
2. 49ers named as home team for 2026 Mexico City game  ESPN
3. How many miles 49ers will travel in historic 2026 season  Yahoo Sports
4. San Francisco 49ers to play in 2026 NFL Mexico Game  NFL.com
5. Golden Nuggets: Vamos 49ers  Niners Nation

Federal Reserve officials discussed interest rate hike scenarios at their last meeting - NBC News

1. Federal Reserve officials discussed interest rate hike scenarios at their last meeting  NBC News
2. Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say  CNBC
3. Interest rate cuts: Don't count on more from the Fed soon  Axios
4. Dollar stays clear of lows, Fed split over rate outlook  Reuters
5. Fed Minutes Show No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts, and Even Possibility of Hikes  The New York Times

Team USA's Korey Dropkin says Olympic curling "double-touching" scandal "bigger than it needs to ...

1. Team USA's Korey Dropkin says Olympic curling "double-touching" scandal "bigger than it needs to be"  CBS News
2. A curling scandal rocks Olympic ice  NPR
3. Canada's curling team accuses Sweden of filming violation in response to Olympic cheating allegations  Fox News
4. Double trouble as Canadian curlers accused of illegal touches at Winter Olympics  Associated Press News
5. The Wild Olympic Curling Scandal Is a Sign of the Times  New York Magazine

Christian Parker outlines vision for Cowboys' defense in 2026 and beyond - Dallas Cowboys | Offic...

1. Christian Parker outlines vision for Cowboys' defense in 2026 and beyond  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
2. Christian Parker taking it 'day by day' with Cowboys' defense  ESPN
3. Cowboys finalize defensive coaching staff under Christian Parker  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
4. Why Christian Parker is the teacher Brian Schottenheimer was looking for as Cowboys DC  The New York Times
5. Cowboys DC Christian Parker on new scheme: 'You build it around the players'  NFL.com

Federal agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over work event that excluded men - Axios

1. Federal agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over work event that excluded men  Axios
2. US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola distributor for excluding men from casino work trip  10TV
3. Coca-Cola bottler disputes EEOC claim of sex discrimination over women-only trip  The Boston Globe
4. US agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over employee event that excluded men  Reuters
5. US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men  The Guardian

eBay to Acquire Depop from Etsy - Etsy

1. eBay to Acquire Depop from Etsy  Etsy
2. Ebay buys Depop for $1.2bn in effort to lure younger shoppers  The Guardian
3. Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn  BBC
4. Etsy Sells Depop, a Secondhand Clothing App Popular With Gen Z, to eBay  The New York Times
5. Etsy stock pops 14% on sale of Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion  CNBC