Feb. 21, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump announced on social media that he will raise a new, global tariff to 15 percent effective immediately, signaling he will proceed with steep import taxes despite a Supreme Court decision that struck down his earlier set of duties. The announcement came a day after the court found … Read more
The White House governors’ dinner on Saturday, a long-standing opportunity for leaders from both parties to connect in a low-key setting, ended a fraught week in Washington after a series of disputes over invitations and an unexpected Supreme Court decision. Ahead of the National Governors Association meetings, President Donald Trump publicly criticized the bipartisan NGA … Read more
Lead This Presidents Day weekend box office race tightened as Sony Pictures Animation’s GOAT and Warner Bros./MRC’s Wuthering Heights battled for the North American No. 1 spot. As of Saturday morning estimates, GOAT is tracking to a Fri–Sun of roughly $15.7M while Wuthering Heights is estimated at $14.7M domestically; the latter’s running U.S. total stands … Read more
Lead U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked a diplomatic furor after saying Israel “has a right to much of the Middle East” in an interview aired Friday with Tucker Carlson. The remarks, framed around a biblical interpretation of land promises to Abraham, prompted sharp condemnations across Arab and Muslim states on Saturday. Saudi Arabia, … Read more
Lead Canada moved quickly to shift focus toward the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (USMCA) review after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down portions of former President Donald Trump’s tariff measures. The ruling removed the legal basis for the IEEPA-based duties that included so-called “fentanyl” tariffs affecting Canada, China and Mexico, a decision Ottawa said … Read more
Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Murray Smith—known professionally as DJ Young Slade—was buried on Feb. 20, 2026, which Lil Jon described as the first day of Ramadan. The artist confirmed his son’s death earlier in February after Nathan was reported missing in Georgia and a body was recovered from a local pond. Fulton County police have … Read more
Lead: Ukrainian forces struck an industrial facility inside Russia’s Udmurt Republic on Saturday, officials on both sides reported, with local authorities saying 11 people were wounded and three hospitalized. Ukraine’s General Staff later identified the target as the Votkinsk plant near the city of Votkinsk and said it used domestically produced FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles. … Read more
Lead Forecasters on Feb. 21, 2026 warned that a powerful coastal storm would slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast from Sunday into Monday, prompting blizzard warnings that include New York City for the first time since 2017. National Weather Service advisories cover a broad swath from Delaware north through southern Connecticut, with New York City forecast … Read more
On 21 February 2026, India and Brazil formalized a cooperation agreement on critical minerals and rare earths during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the pact as a “major step towards building resilient supply chains,” while Brazilian leaders highlighted its link to renewable energy and … Read more
Actor James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11 at 48, leaving a widow and six children and a GoFundMe that has raised more than $2.6 million. High-profile donors including Steven Spielberg ($25,000), Jon M. Chu ($10,000), Lyn Lear ($5,000) and monthly pledges such as Zoe Saldaña’s $2,500 have driven public attention and debate about … Read more
Lead: On 21 February 1986 Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda in Japan, introducing Hyrule and a new style of open-ended adventure that would reshape game design. Forty years on, the original game’s music, memorable lines and design innovations remain touchstones for the industry and its players. Nintendo Life has marked the milestone with a … Read more
Satellite imagery and public flight-tracking records show that a central Jordanian air base has quickly grown into a focal point for U.S. military planning tied to Iran. Images taken and analyzed on Feb. 20–21, 2026 show more than 60 attack aircraft parked at Muwaffaq Salti air base, roughly triple the usual count, and at least … Read more
Lead: Barry Manilow, 82, announced on Feb. 20, 2026 that he must reschedule a block of arena shows as he continues to recover from surgery after an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis. The singer said his surgeon advised that his lungs are not yet ready for a full 90‑minute set, prompting postponements of performances originally set … Read more
Feb 20, 2026 — In Stanford, Calif., Syracuse’s women’s lacrosse team dropped its third straight game, falling 8-6 to No. 2 Stanford on Friday night. The defeat leaves the Orange 0-3 after opening losses to No. 7 Maryland and No. 1 North Carolina. Syracuse tied the contest 4-4 at halftime on a Bri Peters goal … Read more
Lead The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 982 confirmed measles cases in the United States as of Friday, marking a sharp rise in early 2026. Twenty-six states have logged infections so far, with large outbreaks concentrated in Utah, Arizona and especially South Carolina. South Carolina’s outbreak has been active since last fall; state … Read more
