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. As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place  The New York Times
3. Trump touts peace while threatening war with 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. Skier missing amid brutal weather near Lake Tahoe. Latest updates.  USA Today
3. 8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history  CNN
4. Moms on Ski Trip Among 9 Dead in Tahoe Avalanche: Report  People.com
5. Sugar Bowl confirms multiple avalanche victims from ski academy community  SFGATE

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. Secretary of State Rubio says there's no 'Plan B' for Gaza, it has to be rebuilt  KOMO
4. Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: who is on Trump’s Board of Peace?  The Guardian
5. Board of Peace live updates: Trump leads first meeting while Hamas tightens grip in Gaza  Reuters

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

1. How Epstein and Maxwell used an elite Midwest arts school to prey on girls  NPR
2. Were ties to a Monroe area school included in the Epstein files?  Monroe Evening News
3. Agonising unanswered Epstein questions from Princess Beatrice's 'advice' to Clintons  The Mirror
4. Monroe school may have ties to Jeffery Epstein  WDET 101.9 FM

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

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. New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting  The Washington Post
3. Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo  NPR
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

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

How genetic genealogy might help investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case - NPR

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

In feud with Wes Moore, Trump slings feces - Politico

1. In feud with Wes Moore, Trump slings feces  Politico
2. Pipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials say  WUSA9
3. Bowser declares public emergency, requests federal support in Potomac sewage leak  WTOP
4. Trump blames Maryland, D.C. and Virginia for massive sewage spill, offers help if they ask "politely"  CBS News
5. We visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found.  USA Today

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. Ousted Korea President Risks Death Penalty at Martial Law Ruling  Bloomberg.com

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 | What Stephen Colbert’s spat with CBS is really about  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

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

Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires - PBS

1. Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires  PBS
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

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. Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach  CNBC
4. Trump Invokes Defense Law on Phosphorus, Herbicide Supplies  Bloomberg.com
5. MAHA crowd expresses outrage on agriculture committee's stance on herbicide in food  KATU

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. For the Royals, No Playbook Exists for the Arrest of a Former Prince  The New York Times
5. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein  Associated Press 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. Opinion | Mamdani’s ‘painful’ tax admission  The Washington Post
4. Opinion | Mamdani Takes New York Hostage  The Wall Street Journal
5. Real estate experts blast Mamdani’s math-defying tax plan, warn of higher rents and flight  Fox Business

U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks wrap up with little to show, Zelenskyy accusing Putin of playi...

1. U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks wrap up with little to show, Zelenskyy accusing Putin of playing for time  CBS News
2. The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks  The New York Times
3. Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s—' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war  Fox News
4. 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough  BBC
5. Talks break in Geneva with no end to Russia’s war or hard-line demands  The Washington Post

‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science - The Guardian

1. ‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science  The Guardian
2. Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape  The New York Times
3. Inside world's top science society's convention bashing Trump, pushing DEI, pronouns: 'Felt like a funeral'  Fox News
4. After “Rupture,” Science Leaders Call for More Advocacy  Inside Higher Ed
5. Brain drain is undermining America’s scientific edge  Financial Times

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

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 snow totals from this week's winter storm  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Here's how much snow fell in Minnesota  MPR News
4. Minnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region  Star Tribune
5. Snowfall, 60-mph winds cause power outages across Northland  Duluth News Tribune

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

In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High - The New York Times

1. In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High  The New York Times
2. U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs  CNBC
3. Trump touts decline in US trade deficit despite meager decrease  The Hill
4. U.S. trade deficit remains high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy  The Washington Post
5. U.S. Trade Deficit Jumped in December  The Wall Street Journal

Justice Dept. Lawyer Is Found in Contempt by Federal Judge - The New York Times

1. Justice Dept. Lawyer Is Found in Contempt by Federal Judge  The New York Times
2. Minnesota judge holds lawyer for DOJ in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases  CBS News
3. ICE in Minnesota: Judge holds government attorney in contempt for violation of court order  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
4. Judge Holds Government Lawyer in Contempt in Immigration Case  Bloomberg Law News
5. Judge Finds DOJ Lawyer in Contempt in Major Escalation  The Daily Beast

More than 300,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas - KOSU

1. More than 300,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas  KOSU
2. Explosive Wildfires Surge Through Oklahoma Panhandle and Kansas  Bloomberg.com
3. Multiple firefighters injured while responding to Beaver County wildfire  News On 6
4. Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come  KTVZ
5. TIMELINE: Fire danger remains high before cold front hits later Thursday  KOCO

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

Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad - The New York Times

1. Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad  The New York Times
2. Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs  404 Media
3. Amazon Fends Off Blowback for Ring’s Search Party Tool  Bloomberg.com
4. Amazon’s Ring wanted to track your pets. It revealed the future of surveillance  The Conversation
5. How a Cute Dog in a Super Bowl Ad Revealed a National Surveillance Crisis  The Ringer

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

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

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. Federal agents still active in Twin Cities suburbs, observers say  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

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. UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes  BBC
3. Starmer not giving the US permission to use Diego Garcia base to strike Iran — report  The Times of Israel
4. Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal — hours after US backed it  politico.eu
5. United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Security Discussions  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Exclusive: Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter programme falters, sources say - Reuters

1. Exclusive: Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter programme falters, sources say  Reuters
2. The Phantom Stealth Fighter That Exposes Europe’s Deep Divisions Over Defense  The Wall Street Journal
3. Airbus suggests split solution for Europe’s faltering fighter jet programme  The Guardian
4. ‘SCAF is dead’: Sixth-gen Franco-German fighter is all but over, officials and analysts say  Breaking Defense
5. Friedrich Merz says fighter jet project fails to meet Germany’s needs  Financial Times

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, NRCC file lawsuit to stop Virginia Democrats’ redistricting proposal  WRIC ABC 8News
3. Jeffries goes all in on gerrymandering — with House control on the line  CNN
4. Virginia to vote on redistricting within weeks  NBC4 Washington
5. 5 reasons why the redistricting referendum will pass; 5 reasons why it will fail  Cardinal 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. Calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign  Texas Public Radio | TPR
5. Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide  The Texas Tribune

The biggest app in the whole wide world - The Verge

The biggest app in the whole wide world  The Verge

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

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. What we learned from F1’s second preseason test: McLaren’s concerns, trouble for Aston Martin - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. F1 Bahrain testing: Lewis Hamilton endures disrupted final day on track as Kimi Antonelli sets pace for Mercedes  Sky Sports
5. LIVE: F1 Bahrain pre-season testing - Antonelli quickest, Aston Martin suffers latest breakdown | Live text  Autosport

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows - A...

1. Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study 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

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. Stocks Retreat as Brent Pushes Further Above $70: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com
4. Stock Market Today: Dow off 250 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as oil prices rise for second day on Iran tensions  MarketWatch
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

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. Indiana unanimously passes bill to lure Bears away from Chicago  ESPN
4. Chicago Bears release statement as Indiana stadium bill inches closer to reality  NBC 5 Chicago
5. ‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talks  Daily Herald

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. New York Jets big board: Draft prospects who fit with their two first-round picks  The New York Times
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

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

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. The Seahawks sale shouldn't worry 12s, here's why  KOMO
4. NFL: Seattle Seahawks put up for sale - 10 days after Super Bowl win  BBC
5. Seahawks for sale: A ‘secret list’ and how much they’re worth  Seattle Sports

How do Olympians like Eileen Gu earn $23 million? Here are all the ways - NPR

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

Team Sweden left with 'bitterness and heartache' after OT Olympic ouster - NHL.com

1. Team Sweden left with 'bitterness and heartache' after OT Olympic ouster  NHL.com
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

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. Former Victoria Secret CEO denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes  Politico

FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot - NPR

1. FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot  NPR
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. Stone, parchment or laser-written glass? Scientists find new way to preserve data  The Guardian
5. Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough  Live Science

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. Canadiens: Suzuki Earning Big Praise All-Around  Yahoo Sports
4. Winter Olympics: USA and Canada narrowly avoid shocks in men’s ice-hockey quarter-finals  The Guardian
5. Canada keeps cool to 'survive and advance' against Czechia at Olympics  NHL.com

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. Everything you need to know about skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics  CNN
4. Winter Olympics 2026: Oriol Cardona Coll wins historic first Olympic men’s ski mountaineering sprint gold  Milano Cortina 2026
5. Arno Lietha posts fastest semifinal time in men's ski mountaineering men's sprint  NBC Olympics

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

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. The U.S. and Canada set to square off in Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal match  NPR
4. Olympic women's hockey gold medal winners: Full list of every champion  USA Today
5. Hilary Knight gets her dream matchup as US faces Canada for Olympic gold in women's hockey  Associated Press News

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. The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club – 2026 Preview  Betsperts Golf
4. 2026 Genesis Invitational purse, payouts: Can Scottie Scheffler end West Coast swing with win at Riviera?  Yahoo Sports
5. Power Rankings: The Genesis Invitational  PGA Tour

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. Winter Olympics 2026 women’s curling: Switzerland qualify for playoffs; Team GB, Canada, Republic of Korea, USA still in the hunt  Milano Cortina 2026
3. How final two Olympic men's curling playoff spots will be determined  Sportsnet
4. Which women’s curling teams remain playoff eligible at Winter Olympics?  The Grand Slam of Curling
5. APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Curling  couriernews.com

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. Olympic Women’s Figure Skating Results: 17-Year-Old Ami Nakai Stuns Field In Short Program  Forbes
5. Alysa Liu carries US medal hopes into concluding women's free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics  WRAL

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
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

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. Winter Olympics: American speed skating star Jordan Stolz goes for third gold of the Games in 1500m  CNN
3. Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m; women's curling advances; figure skating final; USA goes for hockey gold  Yahoo Sports
4. U.S. star Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating at Winter Olympics after winning 2 gold medals  CBS News
5. Jordan Stolz chases third Olympic medal in men’s 1500m showdown  USA Today

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 advances after data implies stable economy  Reuters
5. Federal Reserve officials warn progress towards inflation goal will be ‘uneven’  Financial Times

‘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. Surging prediction markets face legal backlash in US: ‘Lines have been blurred’  The Guardian

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. 49ers 2026 schedule has a huge disadvantage  Yahoo Sports
4. San Francisco 49ers to play in 2026 NFL Mexico Game  NFL.com
5. Golden Nuggets: Vamos 49ers  Niners Nation

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

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 bottler over event that excluded men  The Guardian
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. Coca-Cola Bottler Sex Discrimination Suit  WV News