Virginia Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones has already vowed to appeal the ruling by a Tazewell Circuit Court, which granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Jones has vowed to appeal a court ruling effectively blocking Democrats’ planned April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesInstead, it created a national redistricting battle. So far, Republicans believe they can win nine more House seats in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. Abigail Spanberger signed the bill into law and set the date for the redistricting referendum for April 21.

February 20, 2026 12:02 UTC

›Teoscar Hernández, the 33-year-old outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is looking to bounce back after the worst offensive season of his MLB career in 2025. After a down year in 2025, the Dodgers listened to trade offers for Hernández this offseason, but ultimately decided to keep him. Hernández understands his defense slipped in right field, where he was one of the worst right fielders in Outs Above Average. The players Teoscar Hernández A 33-year-old outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is looking to bounce back after a down year in 2025. Andy Pages A rookie center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who Hernández has taken under his wing.

February 20, 2026 11:43 UTC

In fact, I’ll be honest, there are often days where I struggle to get out of bed at all. AdvertisementApparently, my ‘bed rotting’ habit is not uncommon at this time of year. “With constant rain, heavy grey skies and weeks of low light, it’s no surprise that the temptation to bed rot feels stronger than ever.”AdvertisementThe term ‘bed rotting’ typically refers to spending extended time in bed while awake, resting without a clear agenda. At its healthiest, bed rotting is a form of deliberate rest, a pause from external demands and constant stimulation. AdvertisementSo, if you’re going to bed rot, there are some things to keep in mind.

February 20, 2026 11:06 UTC

PFT’s Mike Florio writes: The NFL claims to hold owners to a higher standard than players. Regarding Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his not-so-“brief association” with Jeffrey Epstein, the league seems to be willing to kick the can until the controversy blows over. And the league shouldn’t look the other way while the nation’s attention inevitably shifts to something else. It has no subpoena power, no way to force the woman to cooperate, if she chooses not to. But the NFL also has the power to interrogate Tisch, and to determine whether it believes he’s telling the truth if/when he denies everything.

February 20, 2026 11:03 UTC

(AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, File)FILE - An alpinist is seen on his way to the cross on the summit of the 'Gross Glockner' mountain, right, on Austrian province of Easttyrol, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, File)FILE - An alpinist is seen on his way to the cross on the summit of the 'Gross Glockner' mountain, right, on Austrian province of Easttyrol, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, File)FILE - An alpinist is seen on his way to the cross on the summit of the 'Gross Glockner' mountain, right, on Austrian province of Easttyrol, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, File)VIENNA -- An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country's highest peak last year. The man and his 33-year-old girlfriend set out to climb the Grossglockner in western Austria in January 2025.

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›Giancarlo Stanton, the star outfielder for the New York Yankees, says his time with the team feels "definitely incomplete" because he has not yet won a championship with the franchise. Stanton, who is entering his ninth season with the Yankees, believes the "point of being a Yankee is being a champion." The Yankees have not won a World Series title since 2009, and their fans are hungry for another championship. Stanton made the comments on February 17, 2026, ahead of the start of the 2026 MLB season. The players Giancarlo Stanton A star outfielder for the New York Yankees who is entering his ninth season with the team.

February 20, 2026 10:58 UTC

Photo: Kathleen FloydWhen Will Lewis arrived at the Washington Post in January 2024, he was received as a potential redeemer. “He came in, and we were all onboard — It’s exciting; we need a refreshing change,” recalls a former senior newsroom staffer. “The Post had this byzantine structure that made no sense,” says a former Post executive. “We had been fighting our whole Washington Post careers for them to understand that building trust came down to putting out our own people and building a platform around them,” says a former Post executive. One senior newsroom staffer recalls the last conversation they had with Murray before leaving the Post.

February 20, 2026 10:46 UTC

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February 20, 2026 10:39 UTC

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. owned approximately 0.09% of New York Times worth $8,188,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. The New York Times Company has a one year low of $44.83 and a one year high of $76.35. On average, analysts predict that The New York Times Company will post 2.08 EPS for the current fiscal year. About New York TimesThe New York Times Company is a publicly traded media organization best known for publishing The New York Times newspaper and operating the NYTimes.com digital platform. Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT - Free Report).

February 20, 2026 10:17 UTC

Trump blends diplomacy and praise at inaugural Peace Board meetingBy Bo Erickson, Trevor Hunnicutt and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery. It was only those who did not attend the inaugural meeting of the board in Washington who received an ominous warning: "You can't play cute with me," Trump said. "President (Santiago) Pena of Paraguay is here," Trump said, pointing out the 47-year-old leader, "Young handsome guy. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLEBoard of Peace vs United NationsThe president suggested that his new board could overtake the United Nations in prominence. "I didn't know the surprise," Trump said, "I thought maybe they were going to give me a lot of money or something, maybe cash."

February 20, 2026 09:53 UTC

But blue blood did not spare Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from arrest in an investigation following the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The US Capitol is reflected in water hours ahead of a press conference to discuss the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on September 3, 2025. Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty ImagesAmid an escalating campaign for justice by victims of Epstein, Trump has branded their trauma a “hoax.” He’s said it’s time for the country to move on. I apologize unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered.”The Epstein files have also led to investigations in Norway and Poland. Annabelle Gordon/ReutersThis all represents vindication for lawmakers who pushed for their release and for Epstein victims who stepped up their campaign last year.

February 20, 2026 09:30 UTC

Epstein survivor: Arrest of ex-Prince Andrew a 'small victory'CNN’s Brianna Keilar speaks to Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky about former Prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former prince has denied all accusations against him and insisted he never witnessed or suspected any of the behavior of which the late Epstein is accused. He has not commented publicly on these more recent allegations of misconduct in public office.

February 20, 2026 08:57 UTC

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February 20, 2026 08:35 UTC

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will direct the Pentagon and other federal agencies to release government records related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs. It was not immediately clear what information the records contain or when they would be released. “They’re real but I haven’t seen them,” Obama said when asked whether aliens are real. The former president later clarified in an Instagram post that he was referring to the statistical likelihood of life existing on other planets given the vastness of the universe. When asked about the comments on Thursday, Trump said on Air Force One, “Well, I don’t know if they’re real or not.

February 20, 2026 08:16 UTC

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