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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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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.

Trump news at a glance: president’s ‘board of peace’ set to meet, minus some key US allies  The Guardian

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

Massive response to Queen Anne fire after crane hits power lines; operator trapped for hours  KIRO 7 News Seattle

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.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has now proposed two options that called for raising taxes. Here’s a look at each proposal and the rationale and chances for each.

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.

Michelle Yeoh honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: 'I'm so psyched'  ABC7 Los Angeles

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.