Yesterday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell received an appointment to one of the most important committees in the National Football League, and one that could allow him to have a significant influence on some of the league’s rules. O’Connell, along with Houston Texans’ head coach DeMeco Ryans, was named to the NFL’s Competition Committee on Thursday. The Competition Committee, per the NFL’s Communications website, “reviews all competitive aspects of the game, including (but not limited to) playing rules, roster regulations, technology, game-day operations and player protection.” They will meet before the NFL Combine gets underway to start determining any potential rules changes that could be presented to the league’s ownership for implementation for the 2026 season. Last year, the changes that the Competition Committee brought forth included making the “dynamic kickoff” a permanent feature of the game, along with changing the placement of a touchback from the 30 to the 35-yard line, as well as the virtual measurement and the overtime rules that guaranteed each team a possession in overtime in regular season games. They also proposed the banning of the controversial “Tush Push” play, a proposal that was ultimately struck down but could very well come up for a vote again this season.

February 21, 2026 08:18 UTC

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February 21, 2026 08:00 UTC

The U.S. Constitution is clear that Congress, and Congress alone, has the authority to tax the American people, and tariffs are taxes. As Chief Justice John Roberts noted, a month after imposing a 10% additional tariff on Chinese goods, he increased the rate to 20%. Trump’s tariffs destabilized the global economy, while the wild instability made it impossible for U.S. companies to plan. The Tax Foundation estimated that Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household about $1,000 in 2025. Now the Supreme Court has said that the chaos and cost of Trump’s tariffs was for nothing.

February 21, 2026 07:40 UTC

WASHINGTON—President Trump is weighing an initial limited military strike on Iran to force it to meet his demands for a nuclear deal, a first step that would be designed to pressure Tehran into an agreement but fall short of a full-scale attack that could inspire a major retaliation. In 2018, during a period of heated nuclear rhetoric between Washington and Pyongyang, the first Trump administration weighed a limited, pre-emptive strike on North Korea . The strongest military force in the world may at times be struck so hard that it cannot get up again. Last year, the White House said it would give Iran two weeks to make a similar nuclear deal. But just days later, B-2 bombers and other platforms attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, setting back the country’s nuclear work.

February 21, 2026 07:08 UTC

When the Justice Department decided last year not to release its Epstein files, U.S. officials said there was nothing in the documents that warranted further prosecution. Trump appointees in charge of the Justice Department said that after an “exhaustive review” they had found no incriminating client list. The highest-profile example came Thursday, when U.K. authorities arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This was the metric I established for success of the Epstein Files Transparency Act,” he wrote on X . “The Brits are showing the DOJ the way to investigate the Epstein files,” said John Fishwick, a former U.S. attorney in Virginia.

February 21, 2026 07:08 UTC

In fact, according to new research from VIsta Health, 65% of midlifers turn to Google instead of a clinician. If fatigue lasts more than a few weeks, it could be linked to conditions such as iron deficiency, thyroid disease, sleep apnoea, depression, long-term inflammation, or occasionally more serious illness. “Persistent fatigue beyond a few weeks always deserves proper assessment.”Unexplained weight loss:“Losing weight without trying should never be ignored,” Warns Dr Hasan. “While many causes are benign, persistent pain can signal heart disease, gallbladder problems, arthritis, fractures or, in some cases, cancer. Causes range from stress and poor sleep to vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disease, infections or neurological conditions.

February 21, 2026 06:30 UTC

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February 21, 2026 06:24 UTC

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February 21, 2026 05:53 UTC

ETTimothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey are reuniting, this time off the big screen. In a preview clip from the conversation posted by CNN, Chalamet and McConaughey discussed the former's love for their film together. Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey's CNN town hall timeThe town hall, hosted by CNN and Variety, will air at 7 p.m. How to watch Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey's CNN town hallCable watchers will be able to view the event on CNN. CNN online subscribers can also stream the town hall on the network's website or on the mobile app.

February 21, 2026 05:48 UTC

She embodied a loveliness, a presence, I was longing for; something I hadn’t found in L.A. — or had lost. I wasn’t sure what it was I wanted anymore. I wrote on the East Coast, though I didn’t feel the usual desire to stick around, and I wasn’t sure why. Now, I wasn’t sure what to do. Lifestyle L.A. Affairs submission guidelines L.A. Affairs is a first-person column in the Los Angeles Times chronicling romance and relationships.

February 21, 2026 05:32 UTC

How could you think it doesn’t apply?” Magistrate Judge William Porter asked a DOJ lawyer during a hearing in Alexandria, Virginia. “I find it hard to be that in any way this law did not apply,” Porter added later. “I find it hard to be that in any way this law did not apply,” Porter added later. CNN has previously reported that the Post reporter, Natanson, is not under investigation. After Natanson and the Post sued in an effort to get the devices back, Porter temporarily blocked investigators from examining them.

February 21, 2026 05:16 UTC

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February 21, 2026 05:11 UTC

Champagnie won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the game with zero points (0-1 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes. After being left out of the rotation for Thursday's 112-105 win over Indiana, Champagnie moved into the starting five for the rematch Friday while Kyshawn George (toe) was ruled out. The injury ended up spelling an early end to Champagnie's night, though he at least provided some strong production on the boards before checking out of the game. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington offers an update on his status.

February 21, 2026 04:53 UTC

Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges related to the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. She also said she gave her grandson money to buy bullets for his birthday after he got Colin Gray’s permission. Colt Gray sent grandmother concerning textsIn her testimony, Polhamus reviewed several angry, vulgar text messages from Colt Gray that showed his spiraling mental health and penchant for outbursts. Other key evidence has included police interviews with Colin Gray before and after the attack and Colt Gray’s school records. In testimony Thursday, school officials laid out Colt Gray’s history of school misbehavior and spotty attendance record.

February 21, 2026 04:51 UTC

President Donald Trump’s months of preparation for a Supreme Court ruling on his sweeping tariff powers did little to contain his rage when the verdict finally came. “It’s a huge blow to the president, and it does take away a major foreign policy tool,” said Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute. Vice President JD Vance and several Cabinet officials also criticized the ruling and the Supreme Court itself, despite the high court’s clear conservative majority and the fact Trump picked two of the justices who voted against his tariffs authority. “They’re not going away,” said Everett Eissenstat, a former Trump trade official. As for the six Supreme Court justices who ruled against him and will likely be in the front row for that speech, “they’re barely invited,” Trump said.

February 21, 2026 04:46 UTC