And instead of pushing back, CBS is censoring its own programming to stay on their good side. This is just their latest capitulation to Trump and the far-right. [4]Put Bari Weiss in a leadership role – and stood by as she started blatantly censoring 60 Minutes stories. [5]It’s time to remind CBS: Their audience – ordinary people like you and me – are the ones who keep their lights on. Tell CBS: Stop bending the knee to Trump and his censorship campaign.

February 18, 2026 20:11 UTC

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February 18, 2026 19:41 UTC

Jurisdiction and Due Process ChallengeThe BBC said it also intends to argue that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear Trump's case under Florida law, federal rules governing civil cases, and the U.S. Constitution's "due process" clause. Case Timeline and DeadlinesLawyers for Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The BBC has until March 17 to respond formally to Trump's complaint, which he filed on December 15. Spliced Speech DetailsThe edit, for the documentary "Trump: A Second Chance? Damages Sought and BBC FundingTrump, a Republican, is seeking at least $5 billion of damages on each claim against the BBC, which is publicly funded.

February 18, 2026 19:29 UTC

Legal developments—including antitrust litigation and shifting regulatory frameworks—promise to reshape the relationships between leagues, athletes and investors. In 2025, trading activity for sports-related event contracts reached unprecedented levels. Despite their rapid growth and increasing mainstream acceptance, sports-related event contracts face significant legal uncertainty. Nonetheless, if the ultimate judicial determination is that the CEA does preempt state laws purporting to regulate sports-related event contracts, states would have to cede authority over those event contracts to the CFTC. Courts and regulators may finally decide whether sports‑related event contracts fall under state anti‑gaming laws or the CEA—a determination that could reset the sports wagering landscape.

February 18, 2026 19:28 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGA prominent Italian doctor swiped at President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in social media posts praising the medical care that injured American skiing star Lindsey Vonn received in Italy after crashing out of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. AdvertisementBut he then added a pointed dig at Trump and Kennedy, and the overall situation surrounding health care in the U.S.:“Vonn was able to appreciate Italy’s extraordinary public health care system, which took care of her with three surgical procedures. In Italy, unlike in her country, we take care of everyone: rich or poor, VIPs or nobodies, Americans or Italians. If she gets the chance, she should explain to Trump and Kennedy Jr. what it means to take care of those who are ill.”Bassetti shared the message in Italian with his 396,000 followers alongside a photograph of Vonn receiving treatment in a hospital in Italy. The doctor also called out Joe Biden in 2024 when the then-president was pictured boarding Air Force One without a mask, despite having just tested positive for COVID-19.

February 18, 2026 18:48 UTC





The House bill to rename the south Florida hub the President Donald J. Trump International Airport passed the state’s House of Representatives 81-30 on Tuesday. “No president, Democrat or Republican should be able to benefit” from an airport trademark license, Jones said. Jones quickly filed an amendment to explicitly prevent the Trump Organization from profiting off the trademark, but it failed. But those efforts could be complicated by the Palm Beach airport renaming, since two airports named after Trump could cause significant confusion. McDowell told CNN she understands why the Trump Organization would want to protect the president’s name, adding that Trump has a “different level of branding” than presidents like Reagan.

February 18, 2026 18:39 UTC

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February 18, 2026 18:38 UTC

They mixed in 13 personnel at a 5% clip, showcasing a physical tight end room that included Daniel Bellinger and Chris Manhertz. At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Likely is an athletic tight end who blocks well on the move and presents a legitimate threat at all three levels of the field. Charlie Kolar, Baltimore RavensKolar was the tight end three for the Baltimore Ravens since 2022. He also worked under the Giants’ current tight ends coach, Tim Kelly, in his rookie and sophomore seasons with the Titans. For long-time readers of the site, my infatuation with Chris Manhertz as a tight end three is well documented, so I would love to retain both Bellinger and Manhertz.

February 18, 2026 18:33 UTC

Much of the region was under a wind advisory Wednesday morning, with forecasters warning of powerful gusts of up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, Bel-Air got 3.38 inches, downtown Los Angeles 2.54 inches and Santa Monica 2.35 inches. AdvertisementAs of 8:45 a.m., the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported 66.9 inches of snow through a three-day period. The lab added that it’s anticipating 2 to 3 more feet of snow falling by Friday morning. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for the San Bernardino County mountains.

February 18, 2026 18:31 UTC

CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert shot back at his network Tuesday over its handling of his interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas. The host also said he was told by CBS not to discuss the matter on the air, a demand he ignored. Colbert conducted the interview with Talarico and posted it on YouTube, which is not under the FCC’s jurisdiction, where it attracted several million views. On Tuesday, Colbert claimed CBS management is kowtowing to Carr and showing a lack of corporate courage. Colbert has little to risk by publicly taking on CBS management as his program is ending in May.

February 18, 2026 18:25 UTC

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February 18, 2026 18:19 UTC

Recent settlements indicate cooperation between state attorneys general to pursue enforcement and that bankruptcy does not absolve accountability and financial responsibility. [9] In 2024, Kroger settled with more than 30 state attorneys general over allegations that it failed to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids through its pharmacies. Following several multibillion-dollar settlements with major pharmacy chains, attorneys general have increasingly turned their focus to mid-sized companies. [9] See, e.g., Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, Attorney General Ford Announces $193 Million Settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals (Jun. [15] National Association of Attorneys General, 2025 Presidential Initiative Summit, https://www.naag.org/event/2025-presidential-initiative-summit/.

February 18, 2026 17:52 UTC

Members of a rescue team make their way through the snow in Soda Springs, Calif., where a backcountry skier remains missing. AdvertisementIn the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, eight of the skiers were killed. One of the dead skiers was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic rescue team, a volunteer group from Tahoe City that joined in the desperate search. Other deadly California avalanches include a 1982 avalanche that killed seven at the Alpine Meadows resort in North Lake Tahoe. In early January, 42-year-old snowmobiler Chris Scott Thomason was buried underneath the snow in another avalanche around Castle Peak.

February 18, 2026 17:19 UTC

The United States and its regional partners will need to consistently increase support for the Lebanese state, including support for the state’s financial, political, and security institutions. Lebanese officials have become increasingly sensitive to the potential risk of disarming Hezbollah outside southern Lebanon since October 2025. Lebanese civilians have been consistently demanding support for the reconstruction of southern Lebanon, something that Hezbollah itself has historically undertaken to do. Continued Israeli strikes in central Lebanon targeting Hezbollah will contrast sharply with a relatively stable southern Lebanon free from Hezbollah and Israeli strikes targeting the group. Many civilians, despite discontent, will likely continue to support Hezbollah because a lot of citizens benefit from the group’s social services.

February 18, 2026 16:54 UTC

During January, Fox News Digital delivered its best month ever with over 187 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors, according to Comscore. Additional highlights include:On YouTube, Fox News delivered 466 million video views in January according to Emplifi, increasing its YouTube viewership 14% year-over-year and 60% compared to December leading MS Now (339 million views), CNN (237 million views), ABC News (124 million views), NBC News (118 million views) and CBS News (56 million views). The Fox News Mobile app drew 6.5 million unique viewers during the month of January leading the CNN mobile app which saw 3.2 million unique viewers. Fox News delivered 175 million social media interactions for the month with 104 million interactions on Facebook, 25.4 million interactions on Instagram and 7 million interactions on X. Additionally, the business site delivered 114.5 million multiplatform views and 28.7 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors.

February 18, 2026 16:41 UTC