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

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

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."

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.

Alaska legislators press Mt. Edgecumbe officials after over 100 students disenroll this school year  Alaska Beacon

Three SoCal art institutions will honor acclaimed architect Paul R. Williams  NBC Los Angeles

In addition to the firearms found in the storage locker, investigators confirmed that both guns at the shooting belonged to the suspect. The post Pawtucket police find firearms in ice rink shooter’s storage locker, identify ‘courageous citizens’ who intervened appeared first on Boston.com.

Wizards vs. Pacers preview: Washington hosts Indiana in tanktastic matchup  Bullets Forever

Loop project bringing 300 new apartments near Harold Washington Library  Chicago Sun-Times

Quinn Hughes Sends Team USA to the Men’s Hockey Semis With an Overtime Rocket  Time Magazine

New knits and lessons learned for Alaska’s Maxime Germain at Winter Olympics  Anchorage Daily News

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight, as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

Man wanted in connection with shooting leads police on chase in Hawthorne  NBC Los Angeles

After the plane landed and exited the runway, the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and evacuated the passengers via slides, the FAA said.

Shooting suspect in custody after leading police on pursuit in Inglewood area  ABC7 Los Angeles

Historic floods in Western Washington cost at least $182 million in damage to roads, infrastructure, families hope for federal help  KREM

The boyfriend accused of murdering missing North Dakota woman Isadora Wengel allegedly used DoorDash to order dismemberment tools before dumping her body.

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure and cockpit smoke. All passengers were safe after dramatic incident that halted operations.

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.

Quinn Hughes' OT goal lifts United States past Sweden in Olympic quarterfinals  NHL.com

Shooting suspect surrenders after police pursuit through Los Angeles County  KTLA

San Francisco Unified School District students return to class for first time since teachers' strike  ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco students return to class for first time since teachers' strike  Yahoo

Latest Trump news: Iran talks face uncertainty, DHS funding remains at impasse  CNN

Governor Gavin Newsom (CA-D) is asking supporters to purchase his upcoming memoir as he seeks to unseat Peter Schweizer’s The Invisible Coup:How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon from the top position on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list, where Schweizer’s book has remained for three consecutive weeks. The post NEWSOM NERVOUS: Begs Donors to Dethrone Schweizer’s ‘Invisible Coup’ from NYT #1 appeared first on Breitbart.

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Police have released more photos from the Idaho Murders — and these show the most gruesome side of the stabbings yet. We previously reported on the last batch of photos the Idaho State Police released following Bryan Kohberger‘s imprisonment. They featured shots of the bloody staircase, walls, and we got a [...] Read More... The post Bryan Kohberger Stabbings: Cops Release Most Gruesome Crime Scene Photos To Date appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Readout of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan’s meeting with Venezuelan interim au  southcom.mil

Readout of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan’s meeting with Venezuelan interim authorities  southcom.mil

Quinn Hughes, United States defeat Sweden in OT in Olympic quarterfinals  NHL.com

An illegal immigrant previously deported shot a Charleston County deputy during a traffic stop. The deputy survived due to body armor; the suspect was killed in return fire, DHS says.

Legendary Craft Distillery Hotaling & Co. Is Shutting Down Its San Francisco Outpost  Robb Report

U.S. men defeat Sweden in overtime, advance to Olympic hockey semifinals  Los Angeles Times

Marco Rubio reportedly held secret talks with Raul Castro's grandson as Cuba faces collapse and the Trump administration discusses regime change options.

The Warriors picked up Porzingis at the trade deadline, ending his brief stint with Atlanta. The post What Steve Kerr, Al Horford said about adding Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors appeared first on Boston.com.

U.S. men's hockey outlasts Sweden in OT; Final four matchups set for Olympic tournament  NBC Olympics

Healthy, slimmer Teoscar Hernández ‘out to prove something’ this season with Dodgers  Los Angeles Times

Convicted sex offender captured after being on the run following alleged child sex assault  NBC Los Angeles

As part of “Disney Celebrates America,” a celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors is on display in the American Adventure Tribute at EPCOT throug  Facebook

Rising Simultaneous Fire Weather Threatens International Firefighting Efforts  University of California, Merced

The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published a report on Tuesday that found “patterns of human rights violations and abuses perpetrated with impunity against migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Libya,” including torture, murder, sexual violence, and human trafficking. The post U.N. Report: Migrants Passing Through Libya Suffer Killings, Torture, Rape, and Slavery appeared first on Breitbart.

How a love for competition brought Washington alum Anna Gibson to the Winter Olympics  NCAA.org

America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.

ICE arrested an illegal alien, accused of trying to meet with a girl for sex, after he was previously released from police custody. The post ICE Agents Capture Accused Illegal Alien Pedophile Previously Freed by Sanctuary Connecticut appeared first on Breitbart.

‘Bright spark of hope’: Alaska Native Languages second most common language for Alaska youth  Alaska's News Source

Seahawks parade drone incident underscores security concerns ahead of World Cup in Seattle  GeekWire

An Associated Press reporter was beaten and held with three other journalists and a lawyer, two detainees said, while at a center for migrants secretively deported from the United States.

Journalists Arrested in Cameroon While Reporting on Trump’s Secretive Deportation Program  The New York Times

Advanced DNA testing using genealogy databases could take weeks or months to identify Nancy Guthrie's abductor after initial FBI database search failed.

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter died in SF from ‘toxic effects of cocaine,’ officials say  KRON4

Russia ‘Trying To Drag Out Negotiations’: No Breakthrough in Latest Geneva Talks To End Ukraine War  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

ICE has arrested illegal aliens convicted of some of the most heinous crimes, including manslaughter, child abuse, and sex crimes. The post Exclusive: ICE Agents Arrest Illegal Aliens Convicted of Child Abuse, Manslaughter, Sex Crimes appeared first on Breitbart.

Lewiston city council passes controversial ordinance blocking ICE cooperation in heated 5-2 vote, sparking intense debate over community safety concerns.

Mariners' Josh Naylor represents Seattle with massive jersey collection  The Seattle Times

Mariners’ Josh Naylor represents Seattle with massive jersey collection  The Seattle Times

Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond […]

Victor Hedman Ruled Out With Injury for Sweden vs. United States in Olympic Quarterfinal  The Hockey News

Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.

Combining wind turbines with wave, solar and tidal devices on shared platforms reduces construction costs, improves stability and generates more reliable power, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. The comprehensive review examined hybrid offshore renewable energy harvest systems that integrate multiple technologies on a single foundation. These systems could help countries meet ambitious climate targets while minimizing impact on marine ecosystems. The work is published in the journal Energy Conversion and Management.

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.

Exclusive: US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere  Reuters

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

Olympic skier Eileen Gu claimed she has been "physically assaulted" and received death threats ever since she decided to represent China instead of the United States.

FBI joins investigation into murder of Ashley Flynn, 27-year-old Ohio mother and teacher shot and killed in her Tipp City home while family slept nearby.

Fans slam Shinedown as "cowards" after the band exited Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival. Singer Brent Smith defends the controversial decision amid intense backlash.

The Department of Education (ED) announced an investigation on Tuesday into Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Oregon over a program that allegedly discriminates on the basis of race. The post Dept. of Education Probes Portland Public Schools Program Prioritizing Black Students appeared first on Breitbart.

Winter Olympics 2026 medal count: Team USA up to 24 after Mikaela Shiffrin takes gold in slalom  Yahoo Sports

White House Hints at Possible Iran Strike as US Deploys 50+ Fighter Jets to Region  kurdistan24.net

Washington snowpack near historic lows; Yakima Basin among hardest hit  KIMA

Long Island man allegedly shot his sister in the face with a crossbow, facing attempted murder charges that could bring 25 years in prison if convicted.

Tahoe ski company warned of ‘unpredictable avalanches’ in days before deadly incident  San Francisco Chronicle

First, some snow and light rain Wednesday will be more annoying than anything. The post Dave Epstein on the possibilities of more snow Friday, a coastal storm Sunday-Monday appeared first on Boston.com.

First Lady Melania Trump's inaugural gown, designed by longtime fashion confidant and stylist Hervé Pierre, for her husband's second inauguration, is set to be showcased at the First Ladies Gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The post Fashion Notes: Melania Trump’s Hervé Pierre Inaugural Gown Gets Showcase at Smithsonian appeared first on Breitbart.

True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.

How to watch Gonzaga vs. San Francisco men’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for February 18  The New York Times

The United States' Oldest Airlines Still Flying Under Their Original Names  Simple Flying

Restaurants looking for new ways to engage and inform customers may benefit from incorporating augmented reality (AR) technology into their menus, according to new research from Washington State University. The study, published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management, finds that AR menus can significantly increase customers' interest in visiting a restaurant and may result in more positive word-of-mouth marketing, when compared to printed or QR-code menus.

Iran reports progress in nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva  Qazinform

Leaders from Caucasus and Central Asia converge on Washington for Board of Peace gathering  Eurasianet

Irish rockers U2 have released a short album on Ash Wednesday with a track celebrating radical anti-ICE activist Renee Good and ripping Trump supporters. The post U2 Attacks MAGA as ‘People of the Lie’ in Renee Good Protest Song ‘American Obituary’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC Remains the Capital’s Only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel  Four Seasons Press Room

Opinion: Proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal is a long cruise to short savings  Anchorage Daily News

Lightning fires, avalanches and floods: Deadly string of storms slams California  Los Angeles Times

A major new Arctic oil field prompted a deal to protect caribou. Then Trump officials backed out.  Alaska Beacon

Latest Trump news: Iran negotiations face uncertainty as Ukraine talks end  CNN

After nearly two weeks and more than 100 hours of work, their backyard masterpiece drew 40 million views — before two men took a sledgehammer to it. The post Southie roommates built a massive igloo that went viral on social media. Then the vandals showed up. appeared first on Boston.com.

SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users.  Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek for concerts at these participating venues, allowing for a streamlined purchase process. Currently, the integration is available for […]

CWG Live: Mild afternoons with some rain late Thursday into Friday; Sunday snow?  The Washington Post

Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded Tuesday to CBS allegedly pulling Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate rival James Talarico over FCC equal time concerns.

President Donald Trump and Venezuela's deposed socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro became unwitting stars in several Carnival parade festivities this year. The post Latin America’s Carnival Parades Feature Donald Trump Arresting Maduro, Giant Nayib Bukele appeared first on Breitbart.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that the latest round of talks with the United States in Geneva yielded a mutual understanding of “guiding principles” for even more talks. The post Iran Says Progress Made on ‘Guiding Principles’ for Talks with U.S. appeared first on Breitbart.

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