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Newly named Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her gamertag ? so what is she playing and why does it matter?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:37:42 +0000
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her top three favorite games of all time and her gamertag, which looks to be little more than a month old, in hopes of earning some street cred among the Xbox community.

This Xbox controller can literally transform itself for shooters or fighters ? and I highly recommend it
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:33:28 +0000
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot, a controller that can transform its controls to optimally play 3D or 2D games, has seen its steep $139.99 MSRP cut down by 29% to a price that further justifies its advanced tech.

Microsoft claims "2026 is the moment" for AI PCs, but its essay-length beginner explanation only creates more confusion ? Is it any wonder adoption is slow?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:08:20 +0000
Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.

Xbox?s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:39:21 +0000
As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?

I tried Winhance to debloat and optimize my Windows 11 PC, and I wish I'd done it sooner
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
I've tried different Windows 11 debloat tools in the past, but I think Winhance might be the best of the bunch. In part, because it's so simple to use.

Step aside, Battlefield 6 ? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was January 2026?s best-selling game in the US on PlayStation
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:45:43 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped US PlayStation sales in January 2026, according to Circana data. Battlefield 6 remained competitive across platforms, while Xbox and PC charts showed varied results.

Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' has advice for the new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma ? and what he said is absolutely right
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:42:51 +0000
Asha Sharma has replaced Phil Spencer Microsoft Gaming's CEO, and former Xbox director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has shared some advice for her.

Oof, Roblox has as much player engagement as Steam, PlayStation, and Fortnite combined ? and now it's even nipping at Netflix's heels
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:29:09 +0000
A new report reveals that the free-to-play game Roblox has enough player engagement to match that of Steam's, PlayStation's, and Fortnite's combined.

Amazon's Fallout TV show writers wanted to do New Vegas right away, but Bethesda's Todd Howard said wait for Season 2 ? "there?s a million ways to f**k that up"
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:37:36 +0000
Bethesda's Todd Howard revealed the Fallout TV show was originally going to start in New Vegas, but he told the writers to wait to do it until Season 2.

Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft appoints Asha Sharma CEO of Microsoft Gaming; major Xbox leadership reshuffle announced
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:33:46 +0000
Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over

This week in Call of Duty: Lunar New Year in Black Ops 7, Warzone LTM, 2XP, and more
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:28:59 +0000
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone has a constant stream of content and new events, so here's a roundup of everything you can play this week.

Even Microsoft says that AI chatbots get dumber the longer you talk to them ? a paired study with Salesforce shows reliability tanks by 112% over 200,000 chats
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:23:29 +0000
Microsoft and Salesforce analyzed 200,000+ AI chats, finding models lose reliability in multi?turn dialogue despite strong single?prompt performance.

This doorbuster deal flips off skyrocketing GPU and RAM prices ? RTX 5070 Ti + 32GB RAM for $1,570 off
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:04:49 +0000
Sky?high GPU and RAM prices have made upgrading painful in 2026, but this Lenovo doorbuster cuts $1,570 off a Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of RAM.

I asked ASUS about "Windows 11 pure OS" spotted in its laptop announcement ? Here's what it really means (and why you shouldn't get excited)
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:54:43 +0000
ASUS unveiled a new ExpertBook B5 G2 laptop this week, and in the marketing documents is mention of "Windows 11 pure OS." I spoke with the company to figure out exactly what it means.

Microsoft is set to kill a confusing Outlook email feature ? as the longstanding but unpopular tool had years of complaints
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:41:44 +0000
Microsoft is removing Contact Masking from Outlook on March 31, 2026, after years of user confusion. The feature, which hid suggested contacts across Microsoft 365 services, will disappear across desktop, mobile, and web.

Spire confirms hire of Chris Gabehart, who lawyers up after Gibbs lawsuit
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:57:25 +0000
Spire Motorsports made it official on Saturday morning with a confirmation that it has indeed hired former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer, a role that will oversee multiple disciplines.
The hire, in part, has served as the basis for a lawsuit by JGR against Gabehart, whom the team alleges accessed proprietary information while ...Keep reading

Recovering Brad Keselowski has road ace Joey Hand on standby for COTA
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:53 +0000
Brad Keselowski continues to recover from a broken right femur, suffered while slipping on ice during a family skiing trip in December, but his first real test was positive as he experienced a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 without aggravating the injury.
And he finished fifth, too. 
Overall, last weekend did not provide any addition discomfort beyond getting in and out of the ...Keep reading

Fatal Hamlin house fire ruled accidental; cause unknown
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:12:16 +0000
The house fired that claimed the life of Dennis Hamlin, the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, has been ruled accidental with the precise cause of the December 28 incident remaining unknown.
This is according to a final report in the aftermath of an investigation by the Gaston County Fire Services. The fire started in a bedroom but the report also stated that the heat source, type ...Keep reading

Atlanta NASCAR Cup qualifying cancelled, Tyler Reddick on pole
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:32:51 +0000
Unfortunately, rain showers and lightning prevented NASCAR from holding Cup Series qualifying on Saturday morning. Instead, the metric will set the starting lineup. The system was slightly altered for 2026, so now it's just an average of the car's place in the owner standings (30%), and the entry's finish in the most recent race (70%). 
As a result, championship leader and Daytona 500 winner ...Keep reading

Two NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after Atlanta inspection failures
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:26:22 +0000
Following NASCAR Cup Series inspection at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta), the Sanctioning Body has revealed that two Chevrolet teams failed pre-qualifying inspection multiple times.
The first was Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Car chief Ryan Chism has been ejected and can take no further part in the race weekend from the track, and the team will lose pit stall ...Keep reading

Chris Gabehart 'emphatically denies' Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit allegations
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:36:30 +0000
One day after being sued by Joe Gibbs Racing over an alleged 'brazen scheme' to steal data from the organization while negotiating his employment separation and a job opportunity with Spire Motorsports, Chris Gaebhart responded with a statement that suggests he intends to challenge his longtime employer in court.
?Yesterday afternoon, Joe Gibbs Racing filed a lawsuit claiming - falsely - that ...Keep reading

How to watch 2026 NASCAR Atlanta: Weekend schedule, weather, start time, TV
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:05:02 +0000
Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the 68th running of the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, avoiding two last-lap crashes and surging from third to first in the final seconds of the race.
NASCAR now heads to EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) for a triple-header weekend. Christopher Bell is the defending winner of this event, while Chase Elliott is the most recent winner at ...Keep reading

Joe Gibbs Racing seeks $8 million in damages from ex-competition director Chris Gabehart
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:45:34 +0000
Until November 10, 2025, Defendant served as one of JGR?s most senior leaders with respect to all competitive aspects of the business. After his demands for additional authority were rebuffed by JGR?s owner, Defendant immediately embarked on a brazen scheme to steal JGR?s most sensitive information and use it for the benefit of a direct competitor in NASCAR?Spire Motorsports. In this ...Keep reading

JGR files lawsuit against Chris Gabehart for 'brazen scheme to steal sensitive information'
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:43:17 +0000
At the beginning of December, it was reported that Chris Gabehart had left Joe Gibbs Racing in a surprising exit. He worked at JGR for 13 years, and won 22 Cup races as a crew chief for Denny Hamlin between 2019 and 2024. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Competition for the elite organization. 
Since his departure, there has been no word regarding why Gabehart left, or where he ...Keep reading

'Sopranos' star Michael Imperioli weighs in on characters' political leanings: 'Probably Trump supporters'
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:15:05 GMT
Michael Imperioli says many "Sopranos" characters would be Trump supporters despite being immigrants. The HBO star discusses politics and the show's themes.

FBI investigates criminal damage to federal ICE warehouse facility in Arizona
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:05:14 GMT
The FBI launched a federal investigation after an ICE warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, was allegedly damaged. The ATF is assisting in a probe of fire evidence.

Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by the same officer who helped rescue him
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:42:24 GMT
Heartwarming update: "Jet Blue" the goldendoodle abandoned at Las Vegas airport finds forever home with the police officer who helped rescue him in the first place.

NASA likely to delay Artemis II moon mission launch again due to helium flow problem
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:14:35 GMT
Helium flow issue forces NASA to consider rolling back Artemis II rocket from launch pad. The technical problem threatens a March launch of the crewed moon mission.

Security measures make cross-border abduction of Nancy Guthrie ?low? probability, expert says
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:08:47 GMT
Experts and local authorities weigh in on the likelihood that missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken across the Arizona-Mexico border, citing security measures.

NYC seeks emergency snow shovelers for blizzard, requires IDs not needed to vote
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:52:48 GMT
NYC requires multiple forms of ID for emergency snow shovelers, but not for most voters, as city braces for first blizzard warning in nearly a decade.

Joanna Cassidy says she doesn't feel awkward dating Suzanne Somers' widower Alan Hamel
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:29:09 GMT
Joanna Cassidy talks dating Alan Hamel, Suzanne Somers' widower, in candid podcast interview, sharing they began dating a year ago after knowing each other for many years.

Trump pulls endorsement from GOP lawmaker over alleged lack of support for administration's tariff agenda
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:08:39 GMT
Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd after the Colorado Republican cited Congress? constitutional authority over trade policy amid a tariff dispute.

USA hockey vs Canada: Everything to know about Olympic gold medal game, rivalry's history
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:00:22 GMT
USA and Canada will face off for men?s Olympic hockey gold, promising another epic chapter in a rivalry that defines international competition and national pride.

Trump airport renaming advances amid controversy. Here are others named for presidents
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:37:42 GMT
Trump would join Lincoln, Kennedy, Reagan and five other presidents with airports bearing their names if Florida's Palm Beach renaming plan moves forward.

Shove in final seconds sparks bench-clearing brawl in Saint Louis-VCU college basketball clash
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:23:29 GMT
St. Louis coach Josh Schertz downplayed a brawl the broke out between Saint Louis and VCU, describing it as a "typical basketball fight."

US women's hockey gold medalist Taylor Heise confident men's team can defeat Canada at Olympics
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:35 GMT
Team USA women's hockey star Taylor Heise has the utmost confidence the men can replicate their gold medal victory over Canada at the Winter Olympics.

American star Brady Tkachuk says there's hatred in USA-Canada rivalry ahead of gold medal match
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:45:39 GMT
American star Brady Tkachuk said there is hatred in the Team USA-Team Canada hockey rivalry ahead of the Olympic gold medal match Sunday.

Canadian men's curling team wins gold medal after being embroiled in cheating controversy
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:36:07 GMT
After facing accusations of cheating during round-robin play, Canada captured the men?s curling gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics for its first title in 12 years.

Jessica Alba flaunts toned abs in bikini photos during Miami vacation with boyfriend Danny Ramirez
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:11:50 GMT
Jessica Alba looks stunning in bikini photos from Miami vacation with new love Danny Ramirez. The actress appears happy and relaxed following her divorce.

Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

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.

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Sources: Cowboys agree to deal with RB Williams
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
The Cowboys and free-agent-to-be running back Javonte Williams reached agreement on a three-year contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

Arizona handles Houston, owns 1st place in Big 12
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
Senior guard Anthony Dell'Orso tied a season high with 22 points, and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday -- the Wildcats' 25th victory of the season -- to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference.

Tkachuk on Canada rivalry: 'There's hatred there'
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
On the eve of the Olympic gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk said for the U.S. to win its ultimate goal, his teammates will have to take down Canada, the team they both envy and despise.

St. John's wins 13th straight, longest in 41 years
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
St. John's breezed past Creighton on Saturday for its 13th straight victory -- marking the program's longest winning streak in 41 years.

A-10 fines, reprimands VCU, St. Louis for fracas
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
The Atlantic 10 has issued fines and reprimands to Saint Louis and VCU following Friday night's bench-clearing fracas that marred the Billikens' win over the Rams.

Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.

Sources: New WNBA proposal includes housing
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.

Stephens, Altidore ending marriage after 4 years
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
Former U.S. Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens and former U.S. men's national soccer player Jozy Altidore are ending their marriage after four years.

? Men's NCAA tournament Bubble Watch
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:07 EST
The Bulldogs padded their NCAA tournament case with another key victory just days after beating Kentucky.

What we learned in Arizona's win over Houston
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:38:15 EST
The Wildcats held onto an early lead against the Cougars in the first of two games featuring the top four teams.

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S.' first-ever mass start medal, women's freeski halfpipe final postponed
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:41:32 EST
Saturday at the Olympics was headlined by a first-ever medal for Team USA in the mass start.

Women's Bracketology: Can red-hot Duke get to a No. 2 seed?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:29:12 EST
The Blue Devils have won 17 consecutive games. They're undefeated in ACC play. But they remain a 3-seed.

MLB.TV on ESPN: Subscription cost, game coverage, more facts
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:51:31 EST
ESPN is the home of MLB.TV! Learn how to sign up for a subscription, watch your favorite games and take full advantage of this exciting product now.

Bridgeman on brink of first PGA title at Genesis
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:49:24 EST
Jacob Bridgeman came out firing Saturday at Riviera and never let up until he had the low score of the day at 7-under 64 and a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy in the Genesis Invitational.

How does an NFL player decide to retire? 'I'm not done'
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:23 EST
Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson and Andrew Whitworth share stories of their journeys in and out of retirement.

X factors, key players to watch and picks for USA-Canada
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:37:46 EST
It has all come down to one game for ultimate glory in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament.

College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:27 EST
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.

Four teams with pass-rush needs, four trade offers for Maxx Crosby: Our experts play out his market
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:25:40 EST
Could edge rusher Maxx Crosby get traded this offseason? Where could he land? And what might the Raiders get for him? Let's project his market.

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Nor'easter blizzard: Full city-by-city breakdown of extreme snow totals, latest timing and travel impacts
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:10:44 -0500
Major cities across the Northeast are preparing for extreme snowfall, blizzard conditions and gusty winds as a monster nor'easter targets the region starting on Sunday before it rapidly intensifies and 'bombs' out.

Timeline: When you will see first impacts from the historic blizzard nor'easter ?bombing out? in the Northeast
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:39:40 -0500
A highly impactful nor'easter is forecast to bring blizzard conditions to the Northeast beginning Sunday, with snow totals forecast at over a foot. We're letting you know when to expect the worst impacts in your area.

Historic blizzard to slam Northeast as New York City sees blizzard warning for first time in nearly a decade
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:12:33 -0500
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for New York City starting on Sunday as a monster nor'easter is set to dump more than a foot of snow on the largest city in the U.S.

Powerful nor'easter bomb cyclone to slam Northeast cities with biggest snowstorm in years, dumping over a foot
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:16:16 -0500
Millions along the I-95 corridor in the Northeast are bracing for a powerful nor'easter bomb cyclone that will dump significant snowfall across much of the region starting Sunday.

See it: First responders leap into action to rescue camper and dog stranded in feet of snow
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:41:39 -0500
San Bernardino County Fire Department used a specialized heavy rescue vehicle known as a snowcat to save a camper and his dog who were stranded in the San Bernardino Mountains, which have received more than 4 feet of snow since Sunday.

Nor'easter bomb cyclone tracker: Live radar, snow forecast, winter alerts, wind gusts and more
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:08:30 -0500
An impactful nor'easter is taking shape and is expected to bring snow and strong winds to the Northeast and New England this weekend.

Ice jam on Allegheny River prompts Flash Flood Warnings for Western Pennsylvania communities
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:38 -0500
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for several Western Pennsylvania communities Friday morning after a major ice jam formed around a bend in the Allegheny River roughly from Emlenton to Foxburg, some 60 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Watch: Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends massive black plumes more than 6,500 feet into the air over Philippines
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:19:57 -0500
The Kanlaon Volcano on the island of Negros in the Philippines, erupted on Thursday, sending plumes of ash into the air.

Missing skier found dead near ski resort in California
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:52:24 -0500
A skier has been found dead after reportedly going missing in the Sierra Nevada late Wednesday night.

These four popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:52:10 -0500
Four fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this summer during peak season.

Harrowing rescuers save people trapped in remote national forest amid dangerous winter weather
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:35:39 -0500
A group of first responders trekked through the harshest of winter weather conditions on a remote trail in California to rescue three stranded motorists in a race against time.

Man dead after sudden avalanche occurs while he and his son go snowmobiling in Utah
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:32:42 -0500
Tragedy struck in Utah on Wednesday as a sudden avalanche left a father dead. The Utah Avalanche Center said the danger could rise and more than 3 feet of snow could be triggered to slide.

Drivers warned about jackknifed semi trucks, dangerous travel in Minnesota amid snowy conditions
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:47:27 -0500
Minnesota State Patrol is warning drivers to use caution and go slow on highways in the west-central part of the state as numerous crashes and jackknifed semis have been reported on Thursday.

You can face jail time if you violate this town ordinance during imminent avalanche danger
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:36:05 -0500
Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, have received colossal amounts of snow over the past few days, prompting both resorts to enforce interlodge overnight, which was lifted Thursday morning.