›The Presidents Day holiday began in Southern California with heavy rains, gusty winds, and the potential for mountain snow, with more precipitation expected for much of the week. The storm also has the potential to disrupt transportation, damage property, and impact daily life for residents across Southern California. The first wave of the storm hit Southern California on Monday, Presidents Day. The players National Weather Service The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings and advisories. Portions of Topanga Canyon Boulevard have been closed as a precaution, and the National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts for the Los Angeles area, including citywide flood watches and a wind advisory.

February 17, 2026 15:51 UTC

“Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC,” Colbert said. AdvertisementCarr’s proposal, Colbert noted, does not apply to right-wing talk radio, despite the fact that the FCC also regulates radio. “Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV,” Colbert said. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diapers.”Then, Colbert directed his ire toward CBS. Colbert said CBS would not allow him to mention the URL of that channel or provide a QR code on-screen with a direct link.

February 17, 2026 15:37 UTC

Anderson Cooper will exits “60 Minutes” after nearly two decades as a CBS News correspondent, turning down a renewal offer to focus on his CNN role. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign of upheaval at the storied news magazine. “Being a correspondent at ’60 Minutes’ has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper said. Cooper signed a new deal with CNN instead, and CBS News gave the anchor job to Tony Dokoupil. Weiss later acknowledged that her lack of familiarity with the process of screening “60 Minutes” pieces and promoting program information in advance exacerbated the issue.

February 17, 2026 15:36 UTC

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NAMED AMONG TOP MID-SIZE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES MAGAZINE FOR 2026Mercy the only Maryland hospital named to the Mid-Size ListNewswise — (Baltimore, MD – February 17 2025) - Mercy Medical Center has been ranked as one of 500 top midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the United States for 2026 by Forbes magazine, a leading national business publication. “It is an honor to again be named a Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes and Statista—and especially meaningful that Mercy is the only healthcare organization in Maryland to receive this distinction in 2026. I am grateful to our physicians, providers, nurses and staff for making Mercy an exceptional place to work and serve,” said Dr. David N. Maine, president and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center. Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health and orthopedics. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health & Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center.

February 17, 2026 15:28 UTC

Ellen Rudolph and her husband, Steve Lewis, were still trying to repair their Pacific Palisades home and rebuild their lives after last year’s fires when, two months later, the devastating news came. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy didn’t work, she said, and doctor appointments, therapy and insurance issues took precedence over home repairs. “It went so fast, we didn’t have time to pull our act together.”AdvertisementBy January, Rudolph said, she’d received an insurance check and saved some money for repairs at her home. Not knowing what else to do, she texted her friend, Cantor Chayim Frenkel from her synagogue, Kehillat Israel, in Pacific Palisades. Frenkel had been an old friend, introduced her to her husband in 1999 and officiated over their wedding in 2012.

February 17, 2026 15:25 UTC





Here's which North Texas companies made the cut. DALLAS — Six large North Texas companies are considered the best to work for, according to Forbes latest best large employers list. Four North Texas companies made that list. North Texas' economy is booming, gaining 100 corporate headquarters from 2018 to 2024, the Dallas Business Journal reported. Texas Health Resources in ArlingtonRounding out the top 100, Texas Health Resources employs 29,000 people.

February 17, 2026 15:23 UTC

Donald Trump said that he would be involved “indirectly” in the Geneva talks and that he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. “I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of weeks of operations against Iran if Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters. AdvertisementIran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Under Shadow Of Protests And WarWashington and its close ally Israel believe Iran aspires to build a nuclear weapon that could threaten Israel’s existence. Washington Wants Talks To Include MissilesWashington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran’s missile stockpile.

February 17, 2026 15:03 UTC

Paramount informally broached an even higher share price, $31 a share, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table. AdvertisementParamount shares extended gains in premarket trading, rising 4.2%, while Warner Bros was up nearly 2%. AdvertisementParamount is also pressing to add directors to Warner Bros board, eyeing Pentwater Capital Management CEO Matt Halbower as a potential nominee, Halbower said last week. Pentwater, which owns about 50 million shares of Warner Bros, has backed Paramount’s bid. “Every substantive complaint that the Warner Bros board had with Paramount’s previous offer has been addressed,” Halbower said in an interview last week.

February 17, 2026 15:03 UTC

Journalism Worth DefendingA free press depends on people who believe in it. As more outlets cave to the administration's demands to quiet opposing voices, our members enable reporting that holds firm to its values and serves the public interest. Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.

February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

Journalism Worth DefendingA free press depends on people who believe in it. As more outlets cave to the administration's demands to quiet opposing voices, our members enable reporting that holds firm to its values and serves the public interest. Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.

February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGCNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said on Monday he usually compares President Donald Trump’s underwater net approval ratings to Olympic divers such as Greg Louganis. But in the latest polls, Trump has taken such a deep plunge that Enten said he is at a loss. “I don’t really know who to even compare Donald Trump to because he’s just so low,” Enten said. “There’s this question that folks keep asking: Where is the floor for Donald Trump?” he said. Advertisement“So the bottom line is this: Donald Trump is setting new records for himself in term number two,” he said.

February 17, 2026 14:59 UTC

>Why it's advisable to See more +>An introduction to our guest and her professional journeyIn this episode we discuss:Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee is talking with Karis Stephen -- a plaintiff-side employment attorney and Law School Toolbox tutor -- about her career journey, law school success, and the CROWN Act. Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee is talking with Karis Stephen -- a plaintiff-side employment attorney and Law School Toolbox tutor -- about her career journey, law school success, and the CROWN Act. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).

February 17, 2026 14:53 UTC

Hillary Clinton speaks out on Epstein testimonyIn an interview with the BBC, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a “continuing cover-up” in the way it has handled the release of millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as both Clintons are set to appear for closed-door depositions in the House’s Epstein probe later this month.

February 17, 2026 13:56 UTC

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February 17, 2026 13:40 UTC

Damson Madder/Sister Jane/Revolve The best wuthering-esque outfits to shop on the high street right now. Noted discourse courter Emerald Fennell’s latest movie Wuthering Heights has certainly been a very hot topic for, well, ages now. It’s drawn ire for plenty of things, from Heathcliff’s casting to the historical inaccuracies of the costumes. AdvertisementWhen a wardrobe is this beautiful, I simply haven’t got the heart to care about things like which types of fabric were invented when. We’re in a dream of the period, it’s its own world.”If you’ve been inspired by Fennell’s dream of Wuthering Heights (or even just the press tour looks) here are some of the most wuthering-esque bits we could find on the high street right now.

February 17, 2026 13:38 UTC