California Democrats vow to stop Trump’s return

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Thousands of California delegates, activists and elected officials converged at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on 22 February 2026, united by anger at President Donald Trump and confidence that the Golden State can blunt his influence in the November midterms. Speakers — from Nancy Pelosi to Gavin Newsom allies — framed the gathering as … Read more

Anxiety medication use rises as RFK Jr. questions SSRIs

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February 23, 2026 — After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer left her on edge, 40-year-old Sadia Zapp of New York began an SSRI and found the constant, paralyzing worry eased. At the same time, high-profile critics including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have publicly questioned the safety and wider … Read more

US Tourists Stranded in Puerto Vallarta After ‘El Mencho’ Killing Triggers Nationwide Violence

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On February 23, 2026, Mexico’s military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, that wounded and ultimately killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — set off waves of unrest across the country. The White House said the US provided intelligence support for the operation; Mexico’s Defense Ministry reported cartel … Read more

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans – AP News

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Lead President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday is shaping up as a rehearsal of the Republican pitch ahead of November’s midterm elections, aimed at persuading voters who remain unconvinced after his first year back in office. He is expected to highlight jobs, prices and immigration while attributing lingering economic pain to … Read more

LAFC outduel Miami, RBNY’s youth movement and more from Matchday 1

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Exactly 10 weeks after last season’s title game in Fort Lauderdale, Major League Soccer kicked off its 2026 campaign with a frenetic opening weekend across the continent. Matchday 1 delivered 46 goals and marquee moments, highlighted by LAFC’s 3-0 victory over defending champions Inter Miami in front of 75,673 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial … Read more

‘Night Agent’ Boss Shawn Ryan Explains Season 3 Deaths, Who May Return and the Show’s Future

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Lead: In the wake of The Night Agent season three finale on Netflix, creator and showrunner Shawn Ryan laid out why key deaths occurred, who might reappear and what the series could look like next. The season centers on Peter Sutherland’s investigation into a money-laundering scheme tied to a terrorist group and the White House, … Read more

This is why you should stop connecting your Smart TV to WiFi and what you should do instead – supercarblondie.com

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Lead: If your Smart TV frequently buffers, stutters, or refuses to play high‑quality video, the root cause may be your wireless network rather than the TV or the streaming app. Since Netflix began in 2007 the streaming ecosystem has exploded, and modern 4K streams demand consistent bandwidth and low latency. Many manufacturers and streaming services … Read more

Stock Futures Slip After Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15%

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U.S. stock futures weakened Monday as President Donald Trump announced an increase in his global tariff rate to 15% from 10%, a move that intensified market uncertainty over inflation and international growth. The announcement followed a Supreme Court decision that struck down a broad element of the administration’s prior trade measures and came ahead of … Read more

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Creator Explains Finale Title Change, Dorne Plans and Which Targaryens May Return

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The Season 1 finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, now streaming on HBO Max, closes with Dunk and Egg leaving the tourney aftermath and Baelor Targaryen’s funeral as a pivotal turning point. Showrunner Ira Parker told Variety he altered a proposed end-title joke, confirmed Season 2 will travel to Dorne, and suggested certain … Read more

Galaxy S26 Will Support ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity Hotword Alongside Google and Bixby

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Lead Samsung confirmed on Feb. 22, 2026 that the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will accept a new Perplexity wake phrase, “Hey Plex,” joining existing wake words such as “Hey Google” and the optional “Hey Bixby.” The company described the addition as part of a system-level integration that suggests Perplexity will be preinstalled on flagship Galaxy … Read more

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Celtics – Silver Screen and Roll

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Sunday’s matchup at the Lakers’ home court against the Boston Celtics delivered a lopsided result: Boston dominated both the scoreboard and the physical tone of the game, turning what looked like an opportunity for L.A. revenge into a comprehensive loss. The Lakers, at full strength and playing their second straight home game after an early-month … Read more

Two more skiers die in the Lake Tahoe area

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Two more people died Friday at Heavenly Resort near South Lake Tahoe, adding to a deadly winter toll that last week included nine fatalities in a Castle Peak avalanche north of Lake Tahoe. Douglas County deputies and resort ski patrol attempted life-saving measures at Boulder Lodge but pronounced both victims dead at the scene. One … Read more

Blizzard 2026: Latest snow totals in Philadelphia, Pa., NJ, and Delaware – 6abc Philadelphia

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Feb. 23, 2026 — A winter storm produced measurable snowfall across southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, with official National Weather Service reports updated through 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Accumulations varied sharply by locality: Cherry Hill, N.J. reported the largest single total at 10.0 inches at 11:30 p.m., while Mount Holly reached 9.5 inches the … Read more

In a Gladiator Coliseum, Milan Cortina Closes the Olympics Better Than Ever Before

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Lead VERONA, Italy — On the final Sunday of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the nearly 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona hosted the closing ceremony for Milan Cortina 2026, combining sport and Italian culture beneath a starry sky. The program placed opera and historical motifs at center stage while honoring athletic stories that ranged from personal sacrifice … Read more