Wednesday, February 18, 2026

USA Today
- Red Lobster CEO says chain may shutter more restaurants: WSJ - USA Today
- Seattle Seahawks for sale: Super Bowl champions' latest valuation - USA Today
- This popular European destination is putting a curfew on alcohol sales - USA Today
- USA battles Sweden in men’s Olympic hockey quarterfinal showdown - USA Today
- Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump administration: 'I'm not in a cult' - USA Today

LA Times
- Internets sleuths, psychics, influencers trying to solve Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Some fear they are doing harm
- Barabak: With immigration losing its edge, Republicans find a new boogeyman: 'Radical Islam'
- Rep. Jim McGovern introduces bill to end "counterproductive" U.S. embargo against Cuba
- Someone knows who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, authorities say. Video likely holds key
- Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most powerful voices for Black Americans, dies at 84

Chicago Tribune
- Gary council unanimously passes sanitary district fee ordinances
- Shiffrin gana el eslalon en los Olímpicos; Klaebo logra 10º oro récord y Canadá vence en prórroga
- Aplazan medio año la apertura del Etihad Park del New York City FC hasta el verano de 2027
- Chicago weather: officials warn of very dry and windy conditions after last night’s ‘dusty rain’
- Tinley Park Board to seek a court order against residents for alleged unsafe property

NY Daily News
- Biden doctor pleads the 5th on GOP House panel questions about fitness
- Peanut butter Ritz crackers mislabeled as cheese lead to nationwide recall
- Linda Yaccarino leaves X amid more Elon Musk controversy
- Brooklyn man, 90, struck by hit-and-run moped rider dies
- Election interference conviction of pro-Trump Twitter troll Douglass Mackey overturned

NY Times
- E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
- Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned’ Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical
- Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial
- How Microbes Got Their Crawl
- Administration Increases Scrutiny of Noncitizen Voting, Pursuing a Trump Claim

Washington Post
- How the Rev. Jesse Jackson taught me to keep hope alive
- Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump
- DHS spokeswoman who became a face of Trump deportation campaign steps down
- Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84
- What 42 massive and decaying presidential heads say about America

BBC World

ABC News
- WATCH: Eight skiers killed in deadliest ski-related avalanche in modern U.S. history
- WATCH: U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva end after just two hours
- WATCH: Unruly passenger detained after incident on Delta flight, police say
- WATCH: Man who helped stop Rhode Island hockey rink shooter speaks out
- WATCH: Late Rev. Jesse Jackson's family speaks about his life and legacy

CBS News
- Months before death by suicide, aide texted she had an affair with congressman
- 8 skiers dead after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe; 9th still missing
- Dangerous conditions hinder search teams after deadly avalanche
- 8 skiers found dead, 1 still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
- Mark Zuckerberg to take the stand in high-stakes social media trial

CNN
- UK right-wing populist Nigel Farage pledges to deport asylum seekers. Can he do it?
- Trump’s envoy tells Lebanese journalists not to be ‘animalistic,’ ties behavior to Middle East’s ‘problem’
- 10 of the best nude beaches in the US
- Australian police hunt gunman who shot dead two officers in rural town
- Hostage families protest in Israel as global outrage deepens over Gaza hospital attack

MSNBC
- Gold and silver have been on a wild ride. How you can add exposure to the metals in your portfolio
- Zuckerberg testimony: Upping engagement on Instagram was not a company goal
- Crypto leaders and lawmakers meet at Trump family's World Liberty Forum: CNBC Crypto World
- Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
- Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earnings beat, custom chip optimism

Fox News
- Viral 'boiled apple tea' craze promises better digestion, glowing skin as experts urge caution
- Internet user searched for Nancy Guthrie's address and daughter's salary before 'Today' host's mother vanished
- Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs
- New poll finds 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+ — nearly triple the amount recorded in 2012
- Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

PBS Newshour
- Moderna says FDA will now consider its new mRNA flu shot after initial refusal
- Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name
- No breakthrough on bridging differences between Russia and Ukraine, envoys signal
- Groups sue Trump's EPA over repeal of rule that supported climate protections
- Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air

Google News
- Google’s AI summaries are now taking over your news feed
- Bridging the AI skill gap: How HR can lead the workforce into the future
- Google AI "Big Sleep" Stops Exploitation of Critical SQLite Vulnerability Before Hackers Act
- Google Pixel 10 Specs Confirmed In FCC Filing — Base Model To Miss Some Connectivity Features
- Tessolve onboards Renil Kumar as CHRO

Forbes
- Waymo Vets Are Automating Construction Sites With Self-Driving Dirt Diggers
- Delete Any Emails On Your Phone Or PC That Include These Images
- Trump Says Most House GOP Holdouts Have Agreed To Back His Crypto Bills—What To Know
- Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
- Adelita Grijalva Beats Gen Z Content Creator Deja Foxx To Win Democratic Primary For Arizona Congressional Seat

The Telegraph
- ‘Anything more expensive, you’re a snob’: Your views on the dishwasher tablets that actually work
- Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races
- Grand National runners, favourites and odds for 2026: Key horses to note
- The five best coastal retirement towns in the UK
- Ireland look in decline as questions mount for Farrell

The Guardian
- Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say
- White House says diplomacy is ‘always’ Trump’s top option for Iran – US politics live
- Tens of thousands more students join legal action over Covid-hit studies
- Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’
- Australia news live: Tony Burke accuses Coalition of ‘silly hypocrisy’ on Syria camp group




