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Dig This: Scenes from the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival in Seattle  Seattle Refined

New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning  Reuters

Opinion | Plácido Domingo: The truth about my time at the Washington National Opera  The Washington Post

Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.

Alaska House caucuses at odds over drawing $500 million from state savings  Anchorage Daily News

In some classrooms, teachers ask: Can AI teach students to write better?  The Washington Post

Honoring Community: Mental Health, Art, and Creative Expression in Seattle on Back2Besa  FOX 13 Seattle

Olympics Recap – United States wins Gold, Doughty/Kuemper win silver, Armia wins bronze  LA Kings Insider

Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

Letter: Endangerment Finding repeal is a threat to Alaska’s health and economy  Anchorage Daily News

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. naval forces build up in the Gulf.

The Backstage Experience: Crime 101, GOAT, I Can Only Imagine 2, and more  FOX 13 Seattle

Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Closing ceremony later today after Eileen Gu wins gold, USA beats Canada  The New York Times

Cartel gunmen have begun carrying out terrorist attacks in various states in Mexico in response to the death of the country’s most powerful terrorist cartel leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. Mexico’s government confirmed the death of the cartel boss, The post Mexico Erupts in Flames After Death of Largest Terrorist Cartel Boss, El Mencho appeared first on Breitbart.

Security Alert – Ongoing Security Operations – U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026)  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)

TSA PreCheck briefly closes at Los Angeles International Airport, LAX, amid storm‑related chaos on East Coast  ABC7 Los Angeles

Jake Oettinger among 6 Dallas Stars to medal at 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy  Dallas News

A paper written by University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineering, or CISE, Professor Sumit Kumar Jha, Ph.D., contains so many science fiction terms, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a Hollywood script: Nullspace steering. Red teaming. Jailbreaking the matrix. But Jha's work is decidedly focused on real life, most notably strengthening the security measures built into AI tools to ensure they are safe for all to use.

Tehran says Thursday, Washington signals Friday for nuclear negotiations  Türkiye Today

Free museum day Los Angeles: More than 30 Southern California museums offering free admission Sunday, February 22, for Art Day  ABC7 Los Angeles

National Margarita Day brings discounted drinks to major restaurant chains across the U.S. Chili's, TGI Fridays, and more offer special deals on Feb. 22.

Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026  CBS News

U.S. Official: Washington conditions new round of talks in Geneva on receiving Iranian proposal  ANHA

Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup format, says U.S. has too many matches  The New York Times

Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said.

Chris Schulte, a Democratic North Carolina State House candidate, defended his rant against Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk last week.

More than 70 rivers in northern Alaska have turned orange despite having no factories nearby, and researchers have found that thawing permafrost is releasing iron and metals, altering water chemistry and threatening fish, ecosystems, and local communities.  CPG Click Petróleo e Gás

A 33-year-old suspect has been detained after explosions in central Lviv killed a police officer and injured 25 people.

This Historic City Is L.A. County’s Most Affordable Place For Renters In 2026 — One‑Bedrooms Average $1,480  Secret Los Angeles

The man crashed early Thursday morning at a rest area in Bridgewater, then crashed a second time an hour later in Westport, according to police. The post MSP arrests Maine man after he allegedly crashed truck twice while on drugs appeared first on Boston.com.

ICE, which is part of DHS, has purchased at least seven warehouses in Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Texas, signed deeds show. The post ICE’s purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns appeared first on Boston.com.

A teacher at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York, was ousted after helping students start a Club America chapter — the high school division of Turning Point USA, founded by slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk. The post New York High School Teacher Ousted After Helping Students Launch Turning Point USA Chapter appeared first on Breitbart.

Secretary Marco Rubio champions Western culture and Judeo-Christian faith at Munich conference, drawing criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and sparking debate.

‘Good luck’ finding a $400K home: Jake rips Seattle’s unaffordable housing market  MyNorthwest.com

Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch  OregonLive.com

Highlights: San Francisco's Eileen Gu is golden again, makes history in Milan  NBC Bay Area

tODAY~France vs Italy Live Stream On Six Nations Rugby Game 2026 Free On Private TV Channel  SF Station

Spotty snow, rain and gusty winds to sweep western Washington this week  KOMO

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When affordable housing building sold, tenant rights violations ensued  The Seattle Times

US Secret Service agents kill man trying to unlawfully enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago  Al Arabiya English

US Secret Service agents killed man trying to unlawfully enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago  Reuters

Watch Matthew Boldy's ‘magical' goal giving U.S. hockey lead in gold medal game  NBC 5 Chicago

Her voice still has that instantly recognizable deep-and-low quality you can feel in your chest. The post At Chevalier Theatre, Mavis Staples lives up to her legacy of joy and protest appeared first on Boston.com.

Remarks by Ambassador Tammy Bruce, Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen  The America Times

Hungary is threatening to block a 90 billion-euro EU support loan for Ukraine unless oil transit through the Russian-linked Druzhba pipeline is restored.

Tech companies are building data centers with their own power plants to support Silicon Valley’s AI ambitions, sparking alarm from Texas to West Virginia, with residents unhappy to learn that plants large enough to fuel major cities will sprout nearby. https://wa  facebook.com

Chinese Communist Party destroyed publisher Jimmy Lai through asset freezes, staff arrests and harassment before imposing his prison sentence.

Wilson Contreras was the first Red Sox to test out the system, winning his challenge in spring training Saturday. The post Here’s how the Red Sox plan on handling MLB’s new ABS challenging system appeared first on Boston.com.

Leonardo DiCaprio's childhood bedroom is now an odd LA tourist attraction  SFGATE

A writer went investigating a homicide case. Instead, he found an SF relic.  SFGATE

U.S. airlines warn over pause in TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs amid DHS shutdown  CNBC

Declassified Argentine files reveal how Nazi war criminals Adolf Eichmann and Walter Kutschmann lived openly in South America for decades after World War II.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused the left-wing UK government of blocking him from travelling to the Chagos Islands amid ongoing controversy surrounding the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The post Farage Claims UK Gov’t Blocked Him from Travelling to Strategic Chagos Islands appeared first on Breitbart.

Eileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career

“Research Security” in Germany and the United States: Shifting Governance of Scientific Collaboration Under Geopolitical Pressure  Global Policy Journal

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of dessert devotion, beachfront buzz and more.

Cuts threaten to harm education at Washington public charter schools | Opinion  Tacoma News Tribune

Pasadena’s Black History Festival becomes beacon of healing for Eaton fire survivors  Los Angeles Times

Pasadena's Black History Festival becomes beacon of healing for Eaton fire survivors - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles Times

Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report  Al Jazeera

US airlines warn over pause in two key travel programs amid DHS shutdown  Al Arabiya English

Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.

'Possibility of agreement exists': US, Iran clash over sanctions relief amid nuclear negotiations  The Jerusalem Post

Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tells Reuters  CNBC

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry services suspended starting Sunday due to government shutdown affecting Department of Homeland Security operations.

Stephen Curry judges “Art of the Game” sneaker competition in San Francisco  KTVU

127th annual Golden Dragon Parade hits streets of downtown Los Angeles  CBS News

Iran will not bow down to US pressure in nuclear talks, Pezeshkian says  Al Jazeera

Trump-Kennedy Center vandalism suspect accused of pouring toxic substance on outdoor ice rink as federal authorities investigate what officials described as a "targeted attack."

LAFC vs Inter Miami score, highlights: Statement win vs. Messi and Co.  USA Today

Hundreds of street lights repaired in East Los Angeles, work to expand to downtown  FOX 11 Los Angeles

Opinion | At the Olympics, I Saw the Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism  The New York Times

With an unconventional finish of a particularly tough race the Yukon Quest Alaska wraps in Nenana  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

LAFC kicks off season with shutout of reigning champion Inter Miami at Coliseum  Los Angeles Times

Powerful coastal storm to bring snow, wind to D.C. area; worst on Sunday night  The Washington Post

Eastern Washington delivers massive Big Sky upset, shocks Portland State, 67-55  KXLY.com

Heavy rain washes out multiple sections of Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest  ABC7 Los Angeles

United States' Toluene Market Forecast Shows Steady Growth With a 4.5% CAGR in Value Through 2035  IndexBox

United States' Refined Soybean Oil Market Set for Growth to 962K Tons and $1.5 Billion  IndexBox

United States' Transformer Market Forecast Shows Steady Growth with 2.4% CAGR in Value Through 2035  IndexBox

United States' Coconut Oil Market Set to Reach 542K Tons and $904M by 2035  IndexBox

United States' Textile Finishing Agents Market Poised for Steady Growth With 2.2% Value CAGR  IndexBox

Pummeled by snowstorms, California mountain towns urge tourists to ‘read the room’  San Francisco Chronicle

LAFC vs. Inter Miami live updates, score: Lionel Messi and Co. kick off title defense in Los Angeles  Yahoo Sports

The odyssey of the first Cubans deported from the United States to Guantánamo  EL PAÍS English

$5 million in stolen cargo recovered, multiple arrests made in Los Angeles cargo theft investigation  CBS News

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Iran Program Senior Director Behnam Ben Taleblu discusses United States President Donald Trump's consideration of strikes against the Iranian regime.  facebook.com

FIRST ALERT: Strong winds and heavy snow make landfall in Western Alaska  Alaska's News Source

This San Francisco neighborhood is the new hub for sports entertainment  Yahoo Creators

How to watch Washington State Cougars vs. Saint Mary's Gaels: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Feb. 21  College Sports Wire

How to watch San Francisco Dons vs. Santa Clara Broncos: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Feb. 21  College Sports Wire

How to watch Seattle U Redhawks vs. Portland Pilots: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Feb. 21  College Sports Wire

United States Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ariel Elias is our Hero of the Match | Feb. 22, 2026  LA Galaxy

Washington Capitals Players Assist Local Youth at Rising Stars Academy  Capitals Outsider

The United States captured back‑to‑back Olympic gold in mixed aerials, delivering another set of high‑flying jumps in a dominant repeat performance. See link below ⬇️  facebook.com

Bodies of all 9 skiers killed in devastating avalanche recovered by authorities  Los Angeles Times

USA vs. Canada Olympic men’s ice hockey final: By the numbers – goaltending  Milano Cortina 2026