2026 Winter Olympics Day 13 live updates: Results, medal count and schedule  Los Angeles Times

Uzbekistan and United States create foundation for systematic economic cooperation  Eurasianet

Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war  Associated Press News

Who says serious athletes are always serious? Akwasi Frimpong, who's competed for Ghana, is a world-class wisecracker as he reflects on being a Black African athlete in the white world of winter sports.

A proposed rule could put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction, many of them U.S. citizen children. Undocumented immigrants don't get rental aid but can currently live with family members who do.

Live storm updates: Downed power line closes Highway 1 in Pacifica, causing outage for thousands  ABC7 San Francisco

Bystander's brave decision to run toward danger saves lives at hockey game shooting. Michael Black jammed gun chamber to stop Rhode Island gunman.

Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.

Congressman Begich Secures Key Community Project Funding for Alaska Through FY26 Appropriations  Alaska Native News

People protest near the U.S. Institute of Peace building in Washington  Reuters Connect

Ravenna Hub, which lets parents apply and track the status of their kids' applications across thousands of schools, allowed any logged-in user to access the personally identifiable data associated with any other user, including their children.

Rivian is launching a companion app that pairs with Apple Watch in the coming week.

$2 billion Freedom West project in Fillmore District moves forward, confronting decades of displacement  The Business Journals

Nearly 100 celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter condemning the Berlin Film Festival's "silence" on Gaza.

Seattle startup Adronite raises $5M to help enterprises understand their codebases  GeekWire

Two northbound lanes of SR 99 First Avenue Bridge in Seattle closed following ‘routine inspection’  Yahoo

‘We do not consent!’ Demonstrators protest US Sen. Dan Sullivan ahead of legislative speech  Alaska Beacon

It’s the dominant Americans against the shockingly underdog Canadians. Can Marie-Philip Poulin will her team to a win? Or is it time for Caroline Harvey and the Americans to prove that their time is now? The post The biggest story lines entering Thursday’s Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game between the US and Canada appeared first on Boston.com.

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts first Board of Peace meeting as some U.S. allies remain skeptical  PBS

Iran and the United States lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance  The Journal Gazette

Opinion | California should learn from these European countries that tried wealth taxes  CalMatters

Opinion | A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass  CalMatters

Washington’s ‘Unstoppable Geyser of Poop’ Triggers a New Political Blame Game  The Wall Street Journal

This is Washington’s wealthiest county, study says. See how much residents make  Tacoma News Tribune

Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are in play as the Trump envoys conduct talks on all of them. But progress in each conflict is scant.

Iran, Russia Hold Naval Drills Amid US Military Build Up In Arabian Sea  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

United States Gift Card Business and Investment Report 2026: A 320+ Billion Market by 2030 Featuring Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot, Target, Apple, CVS, Sycamore Partners, Kroger, Publix  Yahoo Finance UK

What to know as Iran and U.S. wage gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance  Spectrum News

American air and naval assets head to Middle East as Iran impasse looms large  The American Legion

The detention of the former prince maintains the spotlight on links between the government of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Jeffrey Epstein.

The Bay Area Chill Could Set Record Lows in These Cities. Some Climate Scientists Are Worried  KQED

Northwestern University study reveals that not eating three hours before bedtime could improve heart health and blood pressure in middle-aged adults at risk for disease.

Originally known as the Charles Davis House, the colorful Newton Center home was constructed in the Second Empire style in 1860. The post For $3 million, a Newton ‘painted lady’ with plenty of whimsy appeared first on Boston.com.

NexWafe and Talon PV Announce a Strategic Partnership and Wafer Supply Agreement to Advance Next-Generation TOPCon Solar Manufacturing in the United States  Morningstar

Reliance has begun building multi-gigawatt AI data centers in Jamnagar, with more than 120 MW of capacity expected to come online in 2026.

Illinois university moves classes online after learning ICE is renting office space in same building as campus location, citing student safety concerns.

British police confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Behind the Geneva talks, a calculated chess match between Washington and Tehran  JNS.org

Gaining acceptance into college as a star athlete requires hard work, diligence, self-sacrifice, and a desire to succeed. That is no different to walking in courtesy of affirmative action policies that focus on sex and race, former first lady Michelle Obama argued Wednesday. The post Michelle Obama Equates Student Athlete Admissions with Woke DEI College Entry appeared first on Breitbart.

The nastiest rivalry in hockey, plus Kevin Durant addresses burner theories  The New York Times

Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than two thousand years ago.

Review: A hot spot in one of L.A.'s tiniest communities hones the neighborhood restaurant  Los Angeles Times

Ke Huy Quan and Jeff Cohen Have a Goonies Reunion in L.A., Plus Michelle Yeoh, Mark Wahlberg and More  People.com

Commentary: The missing quality that defines the flaws in our business and government leadership — character  Los Angeles Times

South L.A. just became a Black cultural district. So where should its monument stand?  Los Angeles Times

U.S. bobsledder Azaria Hill adding to her family’s rich Olympic Games legacy  Los Angeles Times

State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles Times

Jury rejects claim that LAPD officer was killed in training over sexual assault report  Los Angeles Times

Cambridge University theologian and British ally of the MAGA movement, Professor James Orr, has been tapped by Brexit boss Nigel Farage to oversee policy development for his Reform UK party as it seeks to take down the Westminster establishment. The post JD Vance Ally James Orr Tapped to Lead Policy for Farage’s Reform UK Party appeared first on Breitbart.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports say.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports.

The United States has assembled the largest concentration of airpower in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion — deploying two aircraft carriers, advanced stealth fighters, refueling tankers, and layered missile defenses into theater — as multiple U.S. and Israeli reports warn President Donald Trump could authorize strikes on Iran “as soon as Saturday,” with talks described by American officials as “very far apart” and even a “near nothing-burger.” The post U.S. Surges Largest Mideast Airpower Since ’03 as Iran Strike Could Come ‘Within Days’ — Israel on Highest Alert appeared first on Breitbart.

The race to develop a virtual scientist—an AI creation that conducts every stage of research, from idea to publication—has consumed researchers, start-up founders, and tech juggernauts alike.

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Dec. 14-20, 2025  The Herald-Mail

Iran military confrontation could be imminent as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu consider action against Ayatollah Khamenei's regime.

A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school’s D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be “nonpolitical.”

From Jesse Owens to today: how American Olympic athletes' attitudes toward representing the United States have reportedly changed over the decades.

World leaders gather in Washington for Donald Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting - US politics live  The Guardian

2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Medals, scores, results, highlights from Milan Cortina Day 13 on Feb. 19  NBC Olympics

Video. Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings  Euronews.com

From US threats to ‘holding hands’: Did Nigeria disarm Trump on security?  Al Jazeera

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.

Accelerating the energy revolution at San Francisco International Airport  International Airport Review

Column by Monica Hesse: The new Netflix docuseries, “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,” is yet another documentary that exposes how popular culture failed women 20 years ago. What made this acceptable entertainment? https://wapo.st/4bY  Facebook

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about New York City. Marlow said, “He campaigned, flat out, he is not going to rents, part of his housing affordability, which was one of his top campaign The post Marlow: Mamdani Already Forcing NYC Landlords to Raise Rents Due to Property Tax Hike appeared first on Breitbart.

Sex in plain sight: A look into the rampant prostitution along Los Angeles' Figueroa Corridor  ABC7 Los Angeles

What Gonzaga coach Mark Few said after dominant win over San Francisco  Sports Illustrated

Deadly California avalanche prompts safety reminder for Washington skiers  KING5.com

President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.

‘Proof of concept’? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting  Al Jazeera

Police seek help locating man accused of assaulting transgender woman in Westlake  NBC Los Angeles

Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump's partisan grip  Midland Reporter-Telegram

Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration over Potomac spill  The Japan Times

Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump’s partisan grip  WTOP

Judges will rule on Thursday in the insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. He could get the death penalty for his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.

‘You're supposed to help people.' Men who rescued driver from fiery crash recall heroic actions  NBC Los Angeles

A growing body of research shows that getting outside is good for mood and memory — and some therapists are bringing their practices outdoors to boost the benefits. https://wapo.st/4tOGnxc  Facebook

The luckiest kid!!! THANK YOU Momma Perez and Sister Perez! Watch above! Enjoy! SHARE!           [...] Read More... The post He Just Turned 13 And Got ALL THIS! Epic Birthday Unboxing For Perez Hilton's Son! | Perez Hilton appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a public emergency and requested support from the federal government regarding the ongoing Potomac River sewage crisis. The post D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Requests Federal Support in Potomac Sewage Crisis appeared first on Breitbart.

3 Southeast Asian Leaders Arrive in Washington for ‘Board of Peace’ Summit  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Sen. Sullivan defends approach to Trump administration during address to Alaska Legislature  Anchorage Daily News

United States' Razor Market Poised for Steady Value Growth With 2.4% CAGR Through 2035  IndexBox

Washington troopers' DUI crackdown revealed a critical flaw in the system: those blood samples could take nearly two years to be tested  The Spokesman-Review

United States' Halogen Market Set for Growth to 1.6 Million Tons and $6.7 Billion in Value  IndexBox

Opinion | The FDA’s damage to medical innovation will be hard to repair  The Washington Post

A public safety expert warned that the DHS shutdown could devastate local disaster response, with grant funding impacted as extreme weather threatens communities.

Penguins’ Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell eliminated as Sweden loses to United States  TribLIVE.com

Malibu, 'emotionally and physically scarred,' is suing California, L.A., others over Palisades fire  Los Angeles Times

Man and woman arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Westfield Culver City mall  NBC Los Angeles

Quinn Hughes' OT winner pushed Team USA past Sweden on Wednesday. The post 3 takeaways from Team USA men’s hockey’s OT win over Sweden in Olympics appeared first on Boston.com.

San Francisco art exhibit features imagery born from rebellion of Black Panther party in Oakland  CBS News

Southern California man charged with murder of missing teen after remains found in Salton Sea area  Los Angeles Times

Quinn Hughes’ overtime winner lifts U.S. past Sweden, into Olympic semifinals  Dallas News

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “All In,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) stated that “one thing that definitely motivates people to go out and vote is when they know that people like Donald Trump are trying to stop them The post Van Hollen: ‘Suppressing the Vote’, Which Trump Is Trying to Do, Motivates People to Vote appeared first on Breitbart.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 Tribal leaders present united voice in support of the Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, leaders from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern  Facebook

Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax plan targeting wealthy residents will be "catastrophic."

Los Angeles weather: 2 more storms to move through Southern California after heavy rainfall Monday  ABC7 Los Angeles

A University of Glasgow-led research project is releasing a free tool to help organizations, policymakers, and the public maximize the benefits of AI applications while identifying their potential harms. The tool, developed as part of the Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies (PHAWM) project, aims to help address the urgent need for rigorous assessments of AI risks caused by the rapid expansion and adoption of the technology across a wide range of sectors.

Washington Senate passes bill to boost tuition scholarships for private college students  KIMA

Third suspect arrested in alleged brutal North Carolina home invasion involving sexual assault, kidnapping charges. ICE detainers placed on two suspects.