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Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update has arrived ? and it's bringing a long-awaited performance boost for Xbox and more for PC
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:36:21 +0000
Capcom has released the final major update for Monster Hunter Wilds before switching gears to work on its DLC expansion. It includes new quests involving Arch-Tempered monsters, fun event quests, and huge performance boosts for consoles and PC.

Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature ? it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:08:17 +0000
The Xbox PC app is getting a new postgame recaps feature that highlights gameplay captures, completed achievements, and more after your gaming sessions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert has been blocked ? cited as "irresponsible and offensive" by viewers
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:05:11 +0000
The UK?s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert after nine complaints, ruling it inappropriate, despite no explicit imagery being shown.

14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:49 +0000
On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

I?ve spent 100+ hours with this Hall Effect controller that?s now just $30 ? but the discount ends at midnight
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:06 +0000
I've spent hundreds of hours with the GameSir Super Nova. At $29.99, this Hall Effect controller is a steal you shouldn't pass up before tonight's deal deadline.

Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update ? here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:53:17 +0000
Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Valve just scored a historic win against a prolific patent troll ? and even got $152K out of it
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:22 +0000
Serial patent litigator Leigh Rothschild tried to sue Valve in 2022 despite an existing agreement, so Valve went on the offensive and just won its case. Setting a precedent for the patent troll industry.

I love Turtle Beach's efforts to become a real racing sim competitor with its new VelocityOne Race KD3 wheel
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:41:47 +0000
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 set, with add-ons like the F-RX Formula Wheel, makes this a serious racing competitor and another entry in its racing lineup.

Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features ? and they?re actually useful
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:44:31 +0000
Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon ? here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:39:44 +0000
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

WWE 2K26 has unleashed a mountain of new gameplay information ? and it's packed with changes and additions for MyGM, Universe, and the Creations Suite
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:10:02 +0000
WWE 2K26 has unpacked a tidal wave of new information regarding its take on the series' MyGM, Universe, and Creation Suite features, and we've rounded it all up in one place.

Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X ? because someone wanted Nintendo?s legal team to wake up spicy
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:55:41 +0000
An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console?s overlooked emulation potential.

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity ? Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:40:16 +0000
Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

PlayStation isn?t the only one getting perks ? Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:36:18 +0000
Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game?s March 2026 launch.

Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance ? ?We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:34 +0000
Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

NASCAR officials address holding the caution, fuel saving tactics at Daytona
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:26:26 +0000
It appeared over the weekend that NASCAR implemented a new policy that made an extra effort to not reasonably throw a caution on the final lap of a superspeedway race.
It appeared that way because NASCAR evenly applied that stance in both the Truck and Cup race across two different race directors. But also, throughout the weekend, solo car spins without any additional contact that unevenly drew ...Keep reading

Dale Earnhardt's most memorable NASCAR Cup wins
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:44 +0000
Today marks 25 years since we lost Dale Earnhardt. Heading into the 2026 Daytona 500, Motorsport.com already put together a special feature in remembrance of that day and his impact on the sport, but today, we want to do something different.
In this simple story, we're going to focus on seven of Dale's most impressive and memorable NASCAR Cup Series wins, in honor of the seven-time ...Keep reading

No, Chase Briscoe hasn?t taken to the bald look too ? yet
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:36:38 +0000
Chase Briscoe ?dipped my toes the bald community? last month but it was a hoax, online fake news and AI rubbish.
With all the attention and focus on the new look three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano has received since taking a trimmer and razor to his dome, Briscoe decided to respond to his well-documented follicle situation by shaving his own head.
However, it wasn?t real, and ...Keep reading

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

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting victim in face with crossbow: police
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:39:45 GMT
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.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice hit with lawsuit from ex-girlfriend alleging domestic abuse
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:30:52 GMT
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice faces a new $1 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, who alleged he assaulted her on multiple occasions while pregnant.

Wayfair's Warehouse Clearout Sale is live: Get up to 84% off rugs, mattresses, sofas and more
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:26:34 GMT
Wayfair?s Warehouse Clearout Sale offers up to 74% off sofas, beds, rugs and storage through Feb. 23.

Leavitt scoffs at reporter who questioned when Trump has been 'falsely called racist': 'You're kidding?'
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:26:09 GMT
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt vows to provide "receipts" after a reporter questions whether President Donald Trump was "falsely called racist."

'The View' hosts agree AOC had major gaffes in European summit, 'just didn't have a recovery'
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:25:51 GMT
While there was some debate, most of the co-hosts of "The View" agreed that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez had multiple major gaffes on the world stage at the summit in Munich.

FCC chair rips Colbert 'hoax' after CBS denied blocking Talarico interview, says media fell for it
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:03:03 GMT
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr scolded the media for pushing the narrative that CBS blocked Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico, which the network denied.

Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:59:57 GMT
U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.

Ocasio-Cortez roasted for 'rehab story' in The New York Times after Munich missteps
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:56:35 GMT
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's attempt to clean up her missteps in Munich in an interview with The New York Times were mocked by critics on both sides on Tuesday.

Dog crashes women's Olympic team sprint race, crosses finish line in chaotic moment
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:53:16 GMT
A 2-year-old dog named Nazgul stole the show at the women's Olympic team sprint event, following racers to finish line in a wild scene.

Trump worries Potomac ?will still stink? during America250 celebration after massive sewage spill
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:53:12 GMT
President Donald Trump blames Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Potomac River sewage disaster, claims incompetence led to the millions of gallons to spill into river.

Democrats' positivity about the party still in the dumps since Trump victory, poll finds
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:50:00 GMT
A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC indicated that only around 7 out of 10 Democrats hold a favorable view of their political party.

STEVE FORBES: Don't crush homeowners to pay for NYC's out-of-control budget
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:29 GMT
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes 9.5% property tax increase for New York City as part of $127 billion budget, warning of $5.4 billion shortfall without new revenue from Albany.

Justice Department fights back after federal judge blocks Trump?s wind energy freeze
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:43:17 GMT
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked his offshore wind pause order, setting up a legal battle over renewable energy policy.

8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after massive Lake Tahoe avalanche
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:40:17 GMT

Viral boiled apple tea craze promises better digestion, glowing skin; experts urge caution
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:32:38 GMT
A viral TikTok trend has users brewing "boiled apple tea" for digestive benefits. The warm drink, dubbed "Chinese baddie tea," is said to support gut health.

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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Scoreless after one period: Live updates from USA-Sweden men's hockey quarterfinals
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:37:07 EST
Who will move on to the semifinals? Follow along here with goals and top moments from the Milan Cortina Games.

Allen estate begins process of selling Seahawks
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
According to the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the estate announced Wednesday it has begun the process of selling the Seahawks.

Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.

Sources: Canada's injured Crosby to get imaging
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
Team Canada's Sidney Crosby will undergo imaging, sources told ESPN, to determine the severity of his lower body injury suffered in the Olympic hockey quarterfinals.

MLBPA turmoil won't hinder CBA focus, exec says
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer says.

KC reworks Mahomes deal for massive cap room
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Gottlieb gets 1-game ban for criticizing officials
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
The Horizon League suspended Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb for one game after he said the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee was inconsistent.

New OC expects Ravens to attend voluntary OTAs
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."

Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.

? The Bilas Index: The top 68 men's hoops teams
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:46 EST
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

Three A's, a whole lot of B's and one F -- but who got them? Final MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:19 EST
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.

32 candidates to get cut, traded and passed over this NFL offseason: Names to watch on every team
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:32 EST
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.

Ideal fits for the NFL's 50 best free agents: New teams for Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, Riq Woolen
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:32 EST
Which team makes the most sense for Pierce? Where do Willis and the QBs fit best? And much more.

2026 Winter Olympics: Shiffrin wins gold, U.S. men's hockey begins knockout round and more
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:57 EST
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold and Canada men's ice hockey winning an overtime thriller against Czechia.

Team USA's Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe get engaged at the Olympics
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:57 EST
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.

Men's Bubble Watch: Kentucky, Saint Louis are no longer locks
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:58 EST
The Wildcats and Billikens are demoted, Georgia gets promoted, and New Mexico moves ahead of SDSU in the MW at-large race.

Freshman of the Year contenders: A new-look top 3, Mikel Brown Jr. returns
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:57 EST
Darius Acuff Jr. makes a big leap, Mikel Brown Jr. reenters -- and Darryn Peterson plummets down the rankings.

Buster Olney on MLB's top 10 catchers: Who are the best behind the plate?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:09:27 EST
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?

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Timeline: How avalanche, search and rescue unfolded amid California snowstorm as 8 found dead, 1 missing
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:07 -0500
Eight of the nine skiers who were reported missing after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday have been found dead. Officials said one person is still missing and presumed dead.

Potential blockbuster nor'easter snowstorm brewing for millions across I-95 corridor this weekend
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:48:47 -0500
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the potential threat of a significant snowstorm and potential nor'easter that could impact millions across the Interstate 95 corridor Sunday night into Monday.

Oklahoma declares state of emergency as dangerous fire weather remains across Plains after wildfire outbreak
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:09:41 -0500
Dangerous fire weather conditions remain across the Plains after a powerful windstorm sparked a wildfire outbreak Tuesday, prompting evacuations in the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, and Kansas.

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.

8 skiers found dead, 1 still missing after Sierra Nevada avalanche amid extreme weather conditions
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:18:22 -0500
First responders said eight of the nine skiers missing after being caught in an avalanche on Tuesday morning in the Sierra Nevada have died. The avalanche happened on Castle Peak in the California area Tuesday morning. Six skiers were rescued, eight were found dead and one is still missing, according to authorities.

'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.

Death toll rises to 5 in 30+ car Colorado highway pileup amid vicious winds
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:33:49 -0500
The death toll rose to five in Tuesday's deadly dust storm crash that involved more than 30 vehicles on Colorado's Interstate 25 just south of Pueblo.

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.

Multiple searches underway as monster storms slam California with rounds of heavy rain and feet of snow
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:33:26 -0500
Multiple searches are underway across California as first responders battle heavy rain and flooding in the southern part of the state while blizzard conditions are pummeling 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.