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February 22, 2026

The Weather Channel

Here Comes Another Nor’easter

Blizzard warnings have been issued for all five boroughs of New York City for the first time since 2017. Blizzard warnings are now in place for Boston, the first time since January 28, 2022.
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NHL

Now: USA vs. Canada for Olympic Gold

The highly anticipated gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be a thrilling celebration of hockey, featuring NHL stars and a rivalry reignited from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
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CBS News

Trump Raises Tariffs to 15%

President Trump said on Saturday that he is going to raise his global tariff to 15%, up from 10% he imposed on Friday, after the Supreme Court struck down a set of sweeping global tariffs.
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CNN

SCOTUS Did Trump a Favor

While the decision is clearly a major setback for Trump’s agenda, it also strips him of tools that seemed to cause short-term economic damage to the country, and that were clearly doing short-term political damage to Trump’s party.
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KVOA

Bloody Glove Found Near Guthrie Home

A couple, who requested to remain anonymous, reported finding suspicious items less than a mile from the neighborhood near Campbell Avenue nine days ago on Feb. 11. They noticed a black glove in the desert that appeared to have blood on it.
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The New York Times

JPMorgan Admits It Debanked Trump

The accounts included those for Trump hotels, housing developments and retail shops in Illinois, Florida and New York, as well as Mr. Trump’s personal private banking relationship that handled his inheritance from his father.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pirates Legend Mazeroski Dies

Beyond his dazzling defense and iconic home run that ended the 1960 World Series, Mr. Mazeroski was remembered around the baseball world for his humility and willingness to help younger players.
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USA Today

Dems Push for Tariff Rebates

Democrats have demanded refunds after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. It's the latest hypothetical plan to redistribute tariff income back to Americans.
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The Atlantic

Dire Meaning of Gallup Announcement

Gallup announced it would cease conducting presidential-approval polls, amid challenges like rising costs and declining participation, sparking concerns due to President Trump's declining approval ratings and his history of retaliating against unfavorable polls.
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Axios

iPods Make Nostalgic Comeback

Fueled by nostalgia and a desire for simplicity, younger generations are reviving Apple's iPods to escape smartphone distractions, embracing digital minimalism and single-purpose devices in a cultural shift toward offline experiences.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Slow-Moving Eulogy for TV

The Hollywood Reporter explores the dramatic shifts in the television industry, marked by declining traditional TV viewership and the surge of streaming platforms, prompting networks and producers to innovate and adapt in a rapidly digitalizing landscape.
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Fox 4 News

Another School Hit With AI Porn

According to the Itasca Independent School District, a former high school student in the district was arrested for allegedly taking photos of other students and then using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit nude images.
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Politico

Newsom Supports Online Age Restriction

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call to restrict kids’ access to social media is lending new bipartisan momentum to an effort that has surged in red states and foreign capitals — but has so far largely languished in Washington.
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NBC News

CIA Retracts Reports for Bias

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Friday that he was directing the agency to retract or substantively edit 19 intelligence reports that President Donald Trump’s political appointees said failed to meet “tradecraft standards” or contained political bias.
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The Telegraph

How Obama Team Misread Trump’s Rise

The Telegraph explores how former President Barack Obama's misunderstanding of American public sentiment may have inadvertently paved the way for Donald Trump's rise, highlighting the broader political implications of this misjudgment.
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ABC News

Bodies of Missing Skiers Recovered

An investigation is underway to determine if the deadly avalanche incident in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains -- that left several people dead -- involved criminal negligence, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
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Task & Purpose

Army’s New Bonus Auction

Senior warrant officers hoping to receive a bonus for extending their active duty service commitment will submit confidential “bids,” which represent the minimum monthly paycheck bump each soldier “would be satisfied receiving” to sign a new six -year contract.
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