- N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg. New York Times. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:33:35 +0000.
- American tourist killed in Thailand as love triangle turns deadly during violent confrontation: police
American allegedly killed in Thailand love triangle as ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and others accused of fatal Bangkok attack over relationship.
Fox News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:24:08 -0500.
- Backcountry Skiers Carry a Variety of Safety Gear
Beacons, shovels and probes are necessities in avalanche country.
Cindy Hirschfeld. New York Times. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:19:22 +0000.
- Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says
Delta flight makes emergency landing due to an allegedly unruly traveler on a flight from Houston to Atlanta, forcing the aircraft to return after takeoff.
Fox News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:57:16 -0500.
- Rising Development Expenses Pressure USAR: What's the Road Ahead?
USA Rare Earth remains pre-revenue as costs surge, but its Round Top project now targets commercial production in 2028, two years ahead of schedule.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:08:00 GMT.
- 3 Large-Cap Growth Funds to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds
As U.S. consumer sentiment hits a six-month high, JPGSX, FCNTX and TRBCX stand out as large-cap growth funds poised to capitalize on easing inflation hopes.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:39:00 GMT.
- Mets Skipper Responds To Francisco Lindor, Donald Trump Report
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the clubhouse after a report surfaced about support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
By Peter Chawaga, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:18:10 -0500.
- Team USA's Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe get engaged at the Olympics
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.
Espn.com. ESPN. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:47:51 EST.
- Treasury yields nudge higher as investors await Fed meeting minutes
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher on Wednesday as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and looked ahead to key inflation data.
CNBC. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:19:45 GMT.
- Democratic lawmakers ask watchdogs to probe ex-lobbyists serving in Trump admin.
Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.
CBS News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:19:36 -0500.
- Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
CBS News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:15:34 -0500.
- 'The shot of her life': Staggering win over US keeps GB curling semi-final hopes alive
Team GB's slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men's and women's rink edge out the United States in Cortina.
BBC News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:21 GMT.
- Jake Canter Earns Olympic Bronze One Month After First World Cup Win
U.S. snowboarder Jake Canter surprised to take bronze in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at Milan Cortina 2026.
By Michelle Bruton, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:29:46 -0500.
- WATCH: US surfer remembered by friends and family after apparent murder in Costa Rica
Friends and family are remembering U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke after he was found murdered in his home in Costa Rica, according to local authorities.
ABC News. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:20:37 -0500.
- White House names new pick for Nevada top federal prosecutor after confirmation trouble
The Trump administration has selected a new candidate for Nevada's top federal prosecutor after challenges to its first pick's eligibility, marking another setback in the president's efforts to appoint U.S. ...
Jessica Hill. Washington Times. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:24:04 -0500.
