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Some users report Windows 11?s February update, KB5077181, is failing to install and causing a range of system issues
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:13:47 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

One of Xbox's biggest new games is now on PS5, and that's not all ? the new update finally adds features players have wanted since release, too
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:53:57 +0000
The Anniversary Update for Xbox's Avowed is here, and brings PS5 availability, New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more to the Obsidian Entertainment RPG.

Microsoft quietly raises Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards ? UK, US and more affected
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:48:19 +0000
Microsoft has quietly increased the Microsoft Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards in the US and UK by roughly 5%.

Pathologic 3: The Xbox Play Anywhere "time-travel plague simulator" your therapist warned you about
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:22 +0000
Ice-Pick Lodge has created what they believe to be their magnum opus, and it's looking rather true.

Fallout 76 reveals its big Season 24 update, and it's coming soon with Bigfoot in tow ? here's the release date and everything we know about The Backwoods
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:34:53 +0000
Fallout 76's The Backwoods update is dropping with Season 24 in just a few weeks, and will bring Bigfoot to the multiplayer RPG.

Black Ops 7 just got the best Call of Duty post-launch content in ages, and there's not even an upsell
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:11:35 +0000
It might be the in thing to rip on Call of Duty on the internet, but they're cooking with Black Ops 7. The most recent content is some of the best in a long time.

Xbox Ally X's prices are rising in Japan, hinting that it could rise globally too ? fortunately, the Xbox Ally is still on sale for under $490
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:43:02 +0000
Reports have shown that the Xbox Ally X is now $200 more expensive in Japan, which could potentially lead to price hikes in the rest of the world. In contrast, the Xbox Ally hasn't changed prices yet and is still enjoying its 18% discount from January, taking its price below $490.

Xbox Game Pass reveals February 2026's second batch of games ? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Witcher 3, College Football 26, and more join the library
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:40:03 +0000
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of Xbox games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the second half of February 2026. Among the new additions are Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and more.

Opinion: I can?t wait for gaming consoles to die (but not how you think)
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:55:08 +0000
The problem isn?t consoles. It?s the pointless divide that holds everyone back.

Upgrading your PC costs a fortune in 2026 ? Steam?s new feature will let you see how your old rig handles games
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:41:01 +0000
Steam?s upcoming features let reviewers share hardware specs and FPS data, addressing long-standing transparency issues.

Microsoft is on a win streak with nostalgia games ? Who thought we'd have new Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 expansions in the same week?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:12:29 +0000
For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.

I'm sick of being told to "just not use" Microsoft's AI ? I'm already paying for it and so are you
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:39:41 +0000
The "AI Tax" is hitting consumers through electricity price hikes and hardware delays. Even if you don't use AI, you're still paying the bill.

AppControl has replaced Task Manager on all my PCs ? Why can't Windows match the level of hardware and software monitoring from a free app?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:29:25 +0000
I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.

This Windows 11 optimization and cleanup app blends perfectly into your PC's UI ? and I never usually care about these 'debloaters'
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:18:31 +0000
Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

World of Warcraft's inviting players to show off their Player Housing creations through a special collaboration with Pinterest ? here's how to do it
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:35:15 +0000
Player Housing has taken World of Warcraft by storm, and it's only in early access. So, Blizzard is driving up the hype for the full version by inviting players to show off their virtual homes through a special collaboration event with Pinterest.

Daytona 500 win special for Tyler Reddick spotter Nick Payne
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:26:07 +0000
Nick Payne was resolute in advance of the Daytona 500.
The fourth-year spotter of the 23XI Racing No. 45 team needed to do some soul searching too. It?s been well-documented that Tyler Reddick and Billy Scott did some reflecting over the winter to better understand what produced a winless season one year after a three-win final four appearance.
Payne wanted them to know he was working too ...Keep reading

Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:45:38 +0000
The provisional entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. 
The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) joining the 36 chartered entries. Casey Mears and the No. 66 team originally planned to compete, but after damage suffered in Daytona Speedweek, they have ...Keep reading

Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:07:17 +0000
In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.
While it did not happen once between 1959 and 2016, the phenomenon has now occurred four times in the last decade. It showcases just how unpredictable modern superspeedway ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a spectacular 2026 Daytona 500
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:58:56 +0000
The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is now history, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing its anointed champions. 25 of the 41 starters took a turn out front, there was a 20-car pileup, the race somehow finished under green, and the rain held off!
Before Reddick claimed the checkered flag drivers, like Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, Erik Jones, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, and several others ...Keep reading

Let the Chase begin: NASCAR Cup points after Daytona
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0000
It's far too early to start making championship predictions, but every point matters in this return to a more traditional NASCAR championship format. One year ago, we would have been saying 'Welcome to the Playoffs Tyler Reddick' because due to win and you're in, the greater points picture wouldn't have mattered that much.
But it matters now! One race down, 25 to go before the Chase returns for ...Keep reading

All the reasons why the Daytona 500 meant so much to Tyler Reddick
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:40:29 +0000
Tyler Reddick has romanticized so much about this moment over the past two decades because it was so unfathomable.
He won the Daytona 500.
But even after crossing the finish line, Reddick did not allow himself to feel literally anything. There was no immediate joy. No exuberance. He wasn?t even on the microphone?s button celebrating with his team.
?I didn't know if I'd won the race ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin has a Daytona 500 fuel saving pitch that involves The Clash
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:35:04 +0000
Once again, a general theme of the Daytona 500 and superspeedway racing with the NextGen car in general right now, is the amount of time drivers spend at half-throttle under green flag conditions.
The reason they do this is because it is incredibly difficult to pass with the current generation car on these tracks when everyone is racing at full throttle. The cars are too equal and there is so ...Keep reading

Inside the battle that decided the Daytona 500
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:08:42 +0000
In sequential order, this is how Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500.
Michael McDowell leads the field back to green. Carson Hocevar takes the lead and holds it at the white. Hocevar gets turned into the wall, contact with Erik Jones and spins across the field, taking Jones and McDowell with him.
No caution.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took the lead with Chase Elliott to his outside and Reddick ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar's last-lap 500 heartbreak ends his wild Daytona Speedweek
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:36:52 +0000
Carson Hocevar is still searching for his first win as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, and he nearly got it in the sport's biggest race.
The 23-year-old was the only driver pulling triple duty in all three national divisions during Daytona Speedweek. Things started off well as he earned a runner-up finish in his Duel qualifying race, ensuring he would start the Daytona 500 from the sixth position ...Keep reading

Kevin James accused of being MAGA after punting political questions, says he focuses on fun
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:18:50 GMT
Social media users debated Kevin James' political stance after he refused to discuss politics recently, with some praising his approach while others suspect he has conservative views.

Halle Berry goes pantsless in Instagram post celebrating new movie
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:11:19 GMT
Halle Berry's pantsless Instagram post celebrating "Crime 101" has fans amazed by the actress's confidence and timeless beauty in the viral photo.

Genetic genealogy that caught notorious killers now used in Nancy Guthrie case
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:05:35 GMT
FBI uses investigative genetic genealogy to analyze DNA in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, the same technology that solved Bryan Kohberger and Golden State Killer cases.

New details revealed about seconds before trans gunman opened fire at Rhode Island hockey game
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:02:28 GMT
Authorities release new details surrounding a transgender father who shot family members during his son's hockey game in Rhode Island, killing his ex-wife and son before taking his own life.

'Sinners? star says it feels ?dystopian? to celebrate Oscar nod after ICE killings
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:18 GMT
Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku says she can?t celebrate her ?Sinners" nomination after two people were killed during ICE enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter's cause of death revealed
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:52:16 GMT
Victoria Jones' cause of death ruled accidental cocaine overdose six weeks after Tommy Lee Jones' daughter was found dead in San Francisco hotel room.

MORNING GLORY: Just say no to the 'Talking Filibuster' ? it's a waste of time
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:47:20 GMT
Why the "talking filibuster" proposal would waste precious Senate floor time and hurt both parties. A warning about changing Senate rules.

Judge orders migrant deported in 'error' free from ICE custody with criminal case looming
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:39:04 GMT
The judge ruled that Trump administration officials have done "nothing" to prove Abrego Garcia's continued ICE detention would be in line with due process.

Peru sinks deeper into chaos as seventh president in ten years ousted in ?Chifagate? scandal
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:24:44 GMT
Peru president José Jerí ousted by lawmakers in censure vote, marking latest twist in political crisis that has seen seven presidents since 2016 amid ongoing corruption scandals.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter denies living off parents' money, says she works 4 jobs as single mom
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:23:53 GMT
Rumer Willis denies living off a "trust fund" from parents Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, claiming she works four jobs as a single mother to support herself.

Planned Parenthood touts vasectomies for ?people who carry sperm? as demand spikes after Dobbs
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:21:21 GMT
Planned Parenthood Massachusetts announces Valentine's Day vasectomy services for "people who carry sperm" in unique reproductive health campaign.

Dem governor's 'dangerous' anti-ICE law ignites backlash after alleged box cutter attack by illegal alien
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:19:55 GMT
The arrest of an illegal alien who allegedly sliced his wife?s neck open with a box cutter in Maryland would have been jeopardized by a new sanctuary law, according to DHS.

Bo Jackson rips modern MLB's home run obsession over batting average
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:02:28 GMT
Bo Jackson said that baseball has changed dramatically as he criticized the shift from small-ball tactics to today's swing-for-the-fences approach.

?Giving judicial saboteurs new tools?: Conservatives slam new ethics guidance for federal judges
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:57 GMT
Trump allies argued that the guidance is an example of Chief Justice John Roberts giving "judicial saboteurs new tools."

Jennifer Welch targets Rubio in rant about how 'brown-skinned' MAGA supporters are White nationalists
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:07 GMT
Podcast host Jennifer Welch condemned Marco Rubio, of Cuban heritage, of being an example of a Brown person who has joined MAGA's "White nationalist" framework.

Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

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Sources: MLBPA's Clark resigns amid scandals
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.

Vini Jr. accuses 'coward' Prestianni of racist abuse
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during the teams' Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday.

Agent: WR Evans plans to continue playing in '26
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Wide receiver Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' all-time leading scorer, will play a 13th season in 2026 with the destination to be determined, his agent, Deryk Gilmore, told ESPN.

Cuban: NBA should 'embrace tanking' for fans
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.

Moe, legendary former Nuggets coach, dies at 87
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Doug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, died at 87.

Frostad outduels USA's Forehand for big air gold
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Tormod Frostad of Norway won the gold medal in big air freeskiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating Mac Forehand of the United States on the last jump of a high-scoring final Tuesday night.

Scheyer claps back at DA over court-storming tiff
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Jon Scheyer said he "could have said even more" in response to a local DA's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's initial claim that staffers were punched in a recent court storming at UNC.

Rousey makes MMA return, set to fight Carano
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
Ronda Rousey will return to MMA for the first time in nearly a decade when she faces Gina Carano on May 16 in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome.

? Which teams nailed the CFB transfer portal?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:35 EST
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.

The Bilas Index: Ranking the top 68 teams in men's college basketball
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:06:27 EST
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

Men's Bracketology: UConn retains its No. 1 seed -- for now
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:06:50 EST
The Huskies remain on the top line with Houston's loss, but could they be better off as a 2-seed in the East?

Women's Bracketology: Will Stanford miss the NCAA tournament again?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:06:50 EST
Teams with a high NET ranking are typically NCAA tournament locks. So why are the Huskers in the Last Four In?

Ideal fits for the NFL's 50 best free agents: New teams for Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, Riq Woolen
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:22:29 EST
Which team makes the most sense for Pierce? Where do Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?

11 trades we want to see this offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:22:29 EST
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again?

Shiffrin aims for Olympic gold in slalom -- and this time, she's the favorite
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:32:14 EST
Mikaela Shiffrin was not expected to medal in Sunday's giant slalom. On Wednesday, she's the front-runner to win gold in slalom.

2026 Winter Olympics: Alysa Liu skates season best, Forehand makes American history and more
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:30:55 EST
Tuesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:59:27 EST
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:24:29 EST
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others.

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'Avoid injury or death': Immediate evacuations in place amid wildfire outbreak in the Plains
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:09:41 -0500
A new wildfire has broken out in the vicinity of Woodward, Oklahoma, and is spreading rapidly, prompting officials to issue mandatory evacuation orders for parts of the city.

Ohio Valley under severe storm threat as active week of weather in the Midwest unfolds
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:43:29 -0500
On the heels of a powerful winter storm that will stretch across more than 1,000 miles, the ingredients for a potential class severe storm setup threaten millions in the Ohio Valley on Thursday.

Several skiers reported missing after avalanche in Sierra Nevada during extreme weather conditions
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:18:22 -0500
Local officials are reporting several back country skiers missing following an avalanche Tuesday morning on Castle Peak mountain in the Sierra Nevada.

'Penny' the young white shark pings in Gulf for first time in 2026
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:41:29 -0500
A young white shark named Penny has emerged northwest of Key West in the Gulf of America for the first time this year.

Four dead in 30+ car pileup on major highway in Colorado amid vicious winds
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:33:49 -0500
Four people are dead following a multi-car pileup on Interstate 25 in Colorado during strong winds, according to Colorado State Patrol.

One of Lake Michigan?s most sought-after missing ships, the Lac La Belle, discovered after nearly 150 Years
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:39:48 -0500
The passenger steamer had vanished into the depths of Lake Michigan during a stormy night in October 1872, and nearly 150 years later, Paul Ehorn has discovered the ship with its hull upright and remarkably intact.

See It: Nighttime helicopter video shows injured hikers rescued from Washington's Olympic National Forest
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:06:03 -0500
Two injured hikers were airlifted to safety Sunday night after they fell into an avalanche chute while climbing Mount Ellinor in Washington's Olympic National Forest.

Monster storms flood parts of California with rounds of heavy rain as extreme snow slams the Sierra Nevada
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:33:26 -0500
A flood threat remains for millions across much of the California coast as another round of moisture pushes inland off the Pacific Ocean, after Monday's storms shattered daily rain records. Meanwhile, heavy snow will spread from the Northern California mountain ranges into the southern part of the Sierra.

Video: Lightning strike causes wind turbine fire in Texas
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:21:22 -0500
A wind turbine in Breckenridge, Texas, caught fire on Saturday after being struck by lightning. The rotor of the Stephen County turbine broke off and continued burning on the ground.

Vicious 70 mph winds, warm temperatures fuel explosive wildfire risk across eight states in the Plains
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:45:13 -0500
A potentially dangerous fire threat is unfolding across the Plains as warm temperatures and strong wind gusts combine with a very dry landscape through Wednesday. These conditions are developing in a region that is already experiencing a drought with the lack of recent rain and snow, leaving vegetation primed to burn.

See it: Snapping turtles hibernate in frozen water as they endure 'brumation'
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:44:55 -0500
Hikers saw a unique sight while exploring the frozen outdoors of Iowa. A video shared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources showed snapping turtles lying frozen in time under icy waters.

Video: Florida police rescue injured bald eagle on Presidents' Day
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:31:58 -0500
An injured bald eagle in distress was rescued with the help of a good Samaritan on Presidents' Day. A resident in Bradenton, Florida, spotted a "bird in distress" near the street before calling police.

Iconic Apostle Islands ice caves at Lake Superior reopen for the first time since 2015
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:24:22 -0500
The National Park Service has announced some big news for outdoor enthusiasts in Wisconsin. For the first time since 2015, the Apostle Islands ice caves are set to reopen.

Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles to bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:40:48 -0500
The system will develop in the West before racing across the Northern Tier. It should take shape in the Northern Rockies on Tuesday, strengthen across the Northern Plains, and track toward the Great Lakes.