San Jose Tết Festival draws crowds as Bay Area welcomes Year of the Horse  CBS News

“We have a standing invite” Rhoden looks to follow up on Trump invite to Rushmore fireworks show  KOTA Territory News

An Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden erupted when Canadian Marc Kennedy told Sweden's Oskar Eriksson to "f--- off" after being accused of cheating during Canada's 8-6 win.

Concacaf Champions Cup Round One – Los Angeles Galaxy v. Sporting San Miguelito  Discover Los Angeles

United States: 4 killed in small plane crash near Colorado ski resort community  News on Air

As U.S. abandons climate fight, Washington state feels the heat to do more  KUOW

Investigators in Nancy Guthrie Case Have DNA Evidence: Latest News Updates  The New York Times

Figure skater Maxim Naumov's case was cited after Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his Court of Arbitration appeal over a tribute helmet honoring war victims.

Four takeaways on PG&E’s ‘unacceptable’ response to massive S.F. blackouts  San Francisco Chronicle

Eviction notice: How Washington wildlife officials moved a black bear they found under an abandoned house  The Spokesman-Review

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 13, 2026 > U.S. Southern Command > Press Releases  southcom.mil

Police shot a man who allegedly tried to attack an officer with a knife in Paris. The suspect was recently released from prison after serving a terrorism-related sentence.

USS Gerald Ford location: US sending second aircraft carrier strike group to Middle East as pressure mounts on Iran, sources say  ABC7 Los Angeles

Federal agent injured in downtown L.A. as more students walk out in protest of ongoing immigration raids  ABC7 Los Angeles

Family members disputed a Texas A&M student's suicide ruling, calling the investigation "flawed." Attorney Tony Buzbee alleged police failed to review phone records.

NBA Crossover fan experience takes over LA Convention Center: What to know  NBC Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on world leaders attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany to think about a future without President Trump.

Burglary suspects crash into Los Angeles Metro bus in Westlake District  CBS News

The Washington National Opera will have a starring role at the Olympics  The Washington Post

The man accused of faking ransom messages to the Guthrie family has been released. As we previously reported, a man named Derrick Callella was arrested for allegedly sending texts to Savannah Guthrie‘s sister Annie Guthrie and brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni while they were in a desperate search for information about Nancy Guthrie. A real scummy thing [...] Read More... The post Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Man Arrested For Allegedly Sending Fake Ransom Texts To Guthrie Family Seen In Video After Release appeared first on Perez Hilton.

World order in transition, but U.S. is still a key ally for Europe, Finnish president says  PBS

Federal agent injured in clash with protesters in Downtown L.A. during student walkout  Los Angeles Times

U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated  PBS

Marco Rubio attends Munich Security Conference following Vice President JD Vance's controversial 2025 speech that stunned European leaders and criticized democratic values.

Recap: Juliana Peres Magalhães gets 10 years in Au Pair Affair murder case  NBC4 Washington

Seattle NIH money was under attack. Now it's at a record high. What happened?  The Seattle Times

From The Athletic: Norway overtook Italy to take back the lead in the medal count after Day 7 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, followed by the United States. Here are the full standings: https://nyti.ms/4rfXmXc  Facebook

San Francisco Trader Joe's shoppers look for love at Valentine's dating event in Hayes Valley  ABC7 San Francisco

Team USA's women's hockey team demolished Italy in quarterfinal action, continuing its impressive run as it moves on to the Olympic semifinals.

Undefeated U.S. women’s hockey team punches ticket to semifinals with win over Italy  The New York Times

Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’  Al Jazeera

A Florida sheriff's deputy heroically pulled a woman from a burning car moments before an explosion in a dramatic rescue caught on bodycam video.

Coast Guard offloads over $133.5 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific O  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

At a Breitbart News policy forum on Wednesday, T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo proclaimed the Trump administration’s combination of tariffs and incentives is enabling American manufacturing to become more competitive by encouraging domestic investment and production. The post T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo: Trump’s Tariffs Powering American Manufacturing Competitiveness appeared first on Breitbart.

Youth Outdoor Extravaganza encourages kids to explore Alaska’s outdoors  Your Alaska Link

Sound Transit to launch 'simulated service' Seattle to Bellevue. What this means  FOX 13 Seattle

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. officials softened their tone but not their message: Europe should pay its own way. European leaders increasingly agree.

Parents who blame Snapchat for their children's deaths protest outside company's headquarters  Los Angeles Times

Live updates: Juliana Peres Magalhães gets 10 years in Au Pair Affair murder case  NBC4 Washington

Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon announced a massive scholarship on The Alex Marlow Show in honor of the United States 250th anniversary. The post Exclusive: Education Secretary Linda McMahon Announces Massive Scholarship for U.S. 250th Anniversary appeared first on Breitbart.

Historic San Francisco USD teacher strike ends with tentative agreement  K-12 Dive

Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer.

NFL playoffs and celebrations give Seattle officials insight into securing World Cup matches  KIRO 7 News Seattle

CWG Live: Cold tonight, mild Saturday then a mixed bag for Sunday storm  The Washington Post

Commentary: Alex Vesia opens up about unimaginable loss: 'Life can change in an instant'  Los Angeles Times

James Van Der Beek‘s fans are leaving the most precious messages to his family in their GoFundMe campaign. As you know, the Dawson’s Creek actor sadly passed away this week after a battle with colorectal cancer. His wife Kimberly and his six children were left not only heartbroken, but in a tough financial situation after [...] Read More... The post <i>Dawson's Creek</i> Fans Are Leaving The MOST Heartfelt Messages On James Van Der Beek's Family GoFundMe appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced rapid-fire questions about Epstein files before her explosive House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week.

Dungeons & Dragons is known as a niche role-playing game. But now game masters are exploring whether it can also be therapeutic, for conditions ranging from anxiety to PTSD.

New Jersey tech boss Paul Caneiro was found guilty of murdering his brother's family over A business dispute. He killed four then set fires to cover it up.

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

First Taste: Rich Table's laidback spinoff RT Bistro is SF's first best new restaurant of 2026.  7x7 Bay Area

The United States women's hockey team takes on Italy in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. See link below ⬇️  Facebook

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) was reportedly in control of media strategy regarding the devastating 2025 wildfires. The post Report: L.A.’s Democrat Mayor Karen Bass Controlled Media Strategy After Devastating Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco housing advocates challenge Mayor Lurie's family zoning plan  Axios

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Was Justin Bieber also trying to expose Jeffrey Epstein‘s sex trafficking scandal in his Yummy music video?? OMG! Well before the release of the Epstein Files, JB’s 2020 music video had already been heavily analyzed by fans. The first time fans raised questions? After Diddy‘s arrest. What seemed like a quirky [...] Read More... The post Fans Are Once Again Analyzing Justin Bieber's <i>Yummy</i> Music Video In Light Of Horrific Epstein Files Revelations appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Muni served 3.4 million trips during Super Bowl LX week in San Francisco  San Francisco Chronicle

Easing construction rebalances regional outlook for the Washington DC multifamily market  Northmarq

Speaking at a security conference, the New York progressive argued that “extreme levels of income inequality lead to social instability” and eventually far-right populism.

Stolen car suspect drives through L.A. River channel, leading authorities on a pursuit  Los Angeles Times

Valentine’s Day week at Original Los Angeles Flower Market is a love treat  Los Angeles Daily News

Friedrich Merz warns US ‘not strong enough’ to axe European alliances in Munich speech  Denver Gazette

The acting head of ICE says two officers appear to have made "untruthful statements" about shooting a migrant in Minnesota and may face federal charges.

Love is in the air at San Francisco City Hall ahead of Valentine's Day  KTVU

New worries surface about Mayor Lurie’s plan to combat public drug use in S.F.  San Francisco Chronicle

This San Francisco restaurant is playing the Grateful Dead for 78 days in tribute to Bob Weir  San Francisco Chronicle

Tuskegee partnering with Los Angeles Unified School District to Increase Pathways to Education Careers  Tuskegee University

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned Cuban Communist Party thugs in a message on Thursday that American authorities had identified those participating in actos de repudio ("acts of repudiation"), targeted mob humiliation attacks, against America's top diplomat in the country. The post U.S. Vows to Respond to Communist Thugs Harassing Trump Cuba Envoy: ‘We Know Who They Are’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Mexican officials feared El Paso airspace closure signaled U.S. incursion into Mexico  Los Angeles Times

Friday on CNN's "News Central," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must be reformed. The post Dem Sen. Shaheen: Reform Must Stop ICE from ‘Terrorizing American Citizens’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Juliana Peres Magalhães, 25, had cooperated with prosecutors, who sought a lenient sentence. But the judge said the woman, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, merited the state maximum.

San Francisco supervisor warns city may miss affordable housing mandate  The Business Journals

Andrea Nwamarah is running Boston for the MEB Foundation, which supports healthy youth lifestyles and growth. The post She picked up running at age 45. Now at 61, she’s on track for her Six Star medal. appeared first on Boston.com.

Four arrested for attempted murder after armed robbery, shooting in Beaverton area  KATU

Micro Drone Race Returns to National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Feb. 20-22  nationalmuseum.af.mil

In Chelsea, Massachusetts, a teachers union president says immigration enforcement has been more disruptive to learning than the COVID pandemic. The post Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy appeared first on Boston.com.

Hayes faculty to perform at Kreeger Museum in Washington, DC: music by Roger Tréfousse, inspired by paintings by Jack Boul  Hayes School of Music

Honda Motor has reported a 42 percent decline in its profits from April to December of 2025, as the Japanese automaker navigates challenges from U.S. tariffs and electric vehicle asset write-downs. The post EV Fiasco: Honda’s Profits Drop 42% Due to Electric Vehicle Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

Valentine's Day flower arrangements sent to U.S. Congressmen by the Colombian embassy in Washington prompted a security warning message in the Capitol, Caracol Noticias reported on Thursday. The post Report: Colombia Causes Security Scare with Valentine’s Day Flowers Delivered to U.S. Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

One San Francisco restaurant is playing the Grateful Dead for 78 days in tribute to Bob Weir  San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco schools chief ripped for ‘crocodile tears’ during strike as her salary and kids’ education revealed  New York Post

Olympic medal count 2026: How many has Team USA won in Milan Cortina as of Day 7?  NBC New York

Partial US government shutdown could mean airport delays, travel groups say  BBC

Metal alloys crack and fail through a mechanism called "fatigue" when repeatedly loaded and strained. While it is well known how to design alloys to withstand static loads and pressures, it is very difficult to design resistance to fatigue because it is difficult to predict how the underlying cause manifests at the atomic scale.

Madison Maidenberg’s drama with her ex-boyfriend isn’t over yet! The Love Is Blind alum got back on TikTok on Thursday with part five of her breakup story after finding out new information about her ex, and you need to be seated for this update! I’s her juiciest one yet! If you don’t know the tea [...] Read More... The post Ahhh! <i>Love Is Blind</i>'s Madison Is BACK WITH PART 5 Of Her Wild Breakup Story -- This One Is The Juiciest Yet! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

A free DTLA Valentine's party is all about vintage radio dedications, good vibes  NBC Los Angeles

Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.

Valentine’s Day is upon us — and what better time to cuddle up on the couch and watch a classic romance flick? Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of the best Valentine’s favorites, and we know all the details on where to find and stream them. So grab your flowers, chocolates, and maybe a [...] Read More... The post Where To Watch <i>The Notebook</i> & Other Valentine's Day Favorites -- You're Welcome! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Trump calls climate change threat to public health "a scam" but scientific findings show otherwise  PBS

United States Merchant Marine Academy present $1.02 billion campus modernization plan  LI Press

Opinion | How to make sure the Stalinist in the Kremlin faces a grim future  The Washington Post

Seattle affordable housing developer may see windfall from first tax haul  The Seattle Times

US Department of Labor announces $145M in funds supporting performance-based Registered Apprenticeship expansion across key industry sectors  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran  The Washington Post

P.J. Washington (18 PTS 4 REB) at Los Angeles Lakers | February 12, 2026  NBA

Story of George Washington and Italian Immigrant Painter Who Honored Him  Newsweek

Take a peak inside Mill Falls Resort Collection’s resort-wide makeover — plus a look at new Boston-to-Canada routes launching in May. The post A renovated Lake Winnipesaukee escape, plus new nonstop flights to Canada appeared first on Boston.com.

India turns to Alibaba.com's B2B network of 50 million buyers in 200 countries to help businesses scale global exports.

Trump visits Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to honor special operations forces who allegedly captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Operation Absolute Resolve earlier in 2026.

Metals are made of randomly oriented crystals at the microscopic-length scale. The alignment of the crystal faces creates an infinite number of configurations and complex patterns, making simulations of specific patterns difficult and expensive. Aerospace engineers in The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign created a model to capture the metal material's response to stress and predict failure hotspots at a scale equivalent in pixels to over 600 million dots per inch.

Fox Nation's "House of Maduro" documentary traces Venezuela's leader from bus driver to president, exploring how his rise mirrors the country's collapse.