President Donald Trump's approval has reached a new lowCNN's usual programming was halted for a breaking alert, as presenter Kate Bouldan was joined by political analyst Harry Enten, who revealed that President Donald Trump's approval rating among American voters had declined sharply. The broadcaster announced: "Some bad news in the polling for President Trump, his approval rating hitting new lows." Alongside a graphic highlighting the downturn, Harry brutally stated: "There's this question that folks keep asking, 'where is the floor for Donald Trump?'" "I'm not sure there is a floor because if there is one, Donald Trump, at least in term two, has just fallen through it to another low level," the analyst slammed. NEW: Trump’s approval just hit a new low across FOUR major polls.

February 18, 2026 01:09 UTC

US Reverses Major Climate RuleLast Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that his government has gotten rid of an important rule which says that the pollution causing global warming is dangerous. The decision was an important step in the US government’s efforts to fight climate change. And now, in 2026, there is even more proof that greenhouse gases are causing climate change than there was in 2009. The EPA’s new position may also make it harder for future US presidents to take action on climate change. Without the endangerment finding, any new climate rules might have to be approved by Congress.

February 18, 2026 01:05 UTC

“This is my second tour of duty at CNN,” Griggs said at CES 2026 in this conversation with Lisa Granatstein of Beet.TV. “When you add on precision to scale, that’s like putting scale on steroids and that comes through context and credibility,” Griggs said. Trust turns impressions into partnershipsAs partnerships move past selling impressions, Griggs keeps it simple and a little romantic. “When you have that trust, that’s when the magic happens,” Griggs added. Knowing the audience better opens the door to smarter tools and smarter advertising.

February 18, 2026 00:51 UTC

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February 18, 2026 00:40 UTC

Wan’Dale RobinsonEstimated WR tag values:Franchise tag: $28,824,000 | Transition tag: $25,029,000The story is much the same with Robinson. Cor’Dale FlottEstimated CB tag values:Franchise tag: $21,414,000 | Transition tag: $17,951,000Flott had a breakout season in 2025, his fourth in the NFL. So, it is cheaper than the exclusive franchise tag, but more expensive than the transition tag. Exclusive franchise tagThe exclusive franchise tag is also rather uncommon. Transition tagThe transition tag is not as common as the non-exclusive franchise tag.

February 18, 2026 00:09 UTC





Today, we also take a detailed look at how negotiations on a revised Colorado River compact failed spectacularly and what may come next. The wind gusts today are expected to be.....Forecast maximum wind gusts today on the Plains. (Pivotal Weather)Fire weather is defined as “extremely critical” in western Nebraska, northwest Kansas, and northeast Colorado today, a high-end day for this region. Given the dreadfully low snowpack this winter in the Colorado Basin, with the upper basin running near record low levels and the timing of this arriving trainwreck, it’s very bad news. The problem right now is that the Upper Basin states (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico) don’t want to take mandatory cuts in their water use.

February 17, 2026 23:33 UTC

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych came to the Olympics with a helmet designed by artist Iryna Prots that depicted portraits of 24 Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine. It’s no surprise that a Ukrainian Olympic athlete would use his global platform to make a powerful statement (Russia Matters, 2026). This intersectionality between politics and the Olympic games doesn’t always manifest in an outward political demonstration. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics. Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead.

February 17, 2026 23:28 UTC

As he wrote to Epstein at the time: “First we need to push back on the lies; then crush the pedo/trafficking narrative; then rebuild your image as philanthropist.”This man, who wanted to help Jeffrey Epstein “crush the pedo/trafficking narrative,” is the voice of one of the world’s most influential conservative podcasts. Reporters who wrote about Epstein are “in the Epstein files” by way of association, which does not and should not imply anything negative about them. But when people say that an individual is “in the Epstein files,” it’s connections like Steve Bannon that they’re talking about. In what world can you say that you’ll help “crush the pedo/trafficking narrative” to Jeffrey Epstein and be welcomed back into American society? Even in a nest of hypocrites, Steve Bannon should be cast out and left to rot.

February 17, 2026 23:16 UTC

“It does seem like they want peace,” one person close to the talks said of the Russians. Russia’s political demands include a ban on Ukrainian nationalism and a guarantee Ukraine will not join NATO. And it will be very difficult for us to defend ourselves.”Analysts said Russia and Ukraine remained far apart on the issue of security guarantees. Stanovaya said this proposal was a sign Russia does not support elections in Ukraine unless it can control them and orchestrate Zelensky’s removal. At the same time, Russia has been pressing constantly during the talks to divert the U.S. delegation toward negotiations on other bilateral matters.

February 17, 2026 23:15 UTC

With three strong contenders for the podium in the women’s Olympic figure skating competition, the United States’ hopes now rest almost completely on Alysa Liu, who finished in third place in the short program on Tuesday. The reigning world champion could end the United States’ 20-year Olympic medal drought in the women’s singles competition. The last U.S. woman to stand on an Olympic podium was Sasha Cohen in 2006. The United States was primed to end the drought with Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, but only Liu is in the top six after the short program. Levito was the last U.S. skater to take Olympic ice after not participating in the team program.

February 17, 2026 22:58 UTC

Warner Bros. Warner Bros. The Ellisons, who took control of Paramount last August, are refusing to concede defeat in their campaign to buy Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros.

February 17, 2026 22:42 UTC

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February 17, 2026 22:37 UTC

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trimmed more of its Apple stake and began a new position in The New York Times in the fourth quarter, according to a new securities filing. The Omaha-based conglomerate disclosed that it pared its position in the iPhone maker by 4.3% to $61.96 billion, per data from InsiderScore. Even with the cut, Apple remains by far Berkshire's largest equity holding. Berkshire revealed that it trimmed its stake in Apple and started a stake in fellow "Magnificent Seven" name Alphabet in the third quarter. The conglomerate had also cut its equity holding of Apple in the second quarter of last year after slashing its stake by two-thirds in 2024.

February 17, 2026 22:23 UTC

We must never surrender. America will get better and better. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Let the world know we are displeased.

February 17, 2026 22:17 UTC

Central Michigan University's Hart-Milliken Speaker Series is partnering with the International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) to host keynote speaker Kori Schake, a nationally recognized voice on democracy, the civil-military relationship, and executive power. Thomas Greitens, chairperson of the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service, will moderate the live stream. The mission of the International Affairs Forum is to advance the understanding of critical global issues through education and public dialogue. “This partnership builds upon a strong relationship between NMC & CMU,” said IAF Director Alexander Tank. in government and politics from the University of Maryland, as well as an MPM from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.

February 17, 2026 21:10 UTC