Olympians order McDonald’s after competing
The ‘gift’ one mom ‘didn’t expect’ in her griefMary Herridge told her 18-year-old son Grant that her “biggest fear” was him dying. Weeks later, he died in a tragic accident. Mary tells Anderson Cooper how her fear came true in one way but not another. Watch more of Anderson's podcast All There Is at cnn.com/allthereis
Source:CNN
February 16, 2026 14:44 UTC
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Nails Trump With Absolutely Devastating New Epstein Label
LOADING ERROR LOADINGRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) tore into President Donald Trump, his Cabinet and other insiders on Sunday for how they’ve handled files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie slammed what he called the “Epstein class,” or the billionaires who were “rubbing shoulders” with those named in the files. Trump and those around him campaigned in 2024 on releasing all of the files related to Epstein. said last week that he searched the unredacted version of the Epstein files for “Don,” “Donald” and “Trump” and got more than 1 million results. As a result of those links and more, Massie on Sunday offered up a new name for the Trump administration.
Source:Huffington Post
February 16, 2026 14:30 UTC
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips MAGA 'Clowns,' Hits Republicans With New Midterm Warning
LOADING ERROR LOADINGFormer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday warned Republicans that right-wing influencers trying to downplay the Jeffrey Epstein files are going to cost the party in November. “All of you MAGA influencers and the rest mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women look like cult fools,” she wrote on X. Marjorie Taylor Greene Marjorie Taylor GreeneTrump was once close friends with Epstein, a sex offender who died in jail in an apparent suicide in 2019. In 2024, Trump and those around him promised to release files related to the case if he won the election. Trump and his administration then spent much of the rest of the year trying to stonewall the release of additional files.
Source:Huffington Post
February 16, 2026 14:30 UTC
I Opposed The Death Penalty. Then I Got A Serial Killer Case.
Photo Courtesy Of William EhlersI was 14 the first time I really thought about the death penalty. 2 pencil:Advertisement“I believe the death penalty is appropriate when a serious crime has been committed.”Then I stopped. So, from that moment forward, I knew where I stood: I was against the death penalty. As I grew older, my opposition to the death penalty never faded. While the death of each victim brings me sorrow, so does the inevitable death of the defendant.
Source:Huffington Post
February 16, 2026 14:12 UTC
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)Decorations adorn the hotel in Athens, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, where Israeli television producer Dana Eden was found dead on Sunday while in the country filming the fourth season of the series "Tehran." (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)Decorations adorn the hotel in Athens, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, where Israeli television producer Dana Eden was found dead on Sunday while in the country filming the fourth season of the series "Tehran." (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)Decorations adorn the hotel in Athens, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, where Israeli television producer Dana Eden was found dead on Sunday while in the country filming the fourth season of the series "Tehran." (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)ATHENS, Greece -- Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning espionage thriller “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece, Israeli public broadcaster KAN said Monday. KAN said Eden was in Greece for the filming of the hit series’ fourth season.
Source:ABC News
February 16, 2026 13:48 UTC
Hapag-Lloyd to Buy Israeli Rival Zim for $4.2 Billion
- Fabian Bimmer/ReutersHapag-Lloyd is buying Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion as the shipping firm looks to bolster its capacity. Germany-based Hapag-Lloyd said Monday that it signed a deal to buy Zim for $35 a share in cash, a 65% premium to Zim’s closing price of $21.18 on Friday. The total deal price of around $4.2 billion will be funded from cash reserves and external financing of up to $2.5 billion. Zim is considered a strategic asset for the Israeli state. As part of the deal, Israel’s special stake in Zim will be transferred to a carved-out container business, which will be owned by Israeli private-equity firm FIMI, Hapag-Lloyd said.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 16, 2026 13:42 UTC
Critics Review Tyra Banks In America's Next Top Model Documentary On Netflix
Netflix's new three-part series Reality Check lifts the lid on America's Next Top Model NetflixReality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model features contributions from a series of former Top Model contestants, as well as judges, including Tyra Banks herself, reflecting on some of the show’s biggest controversies. Since Reality Check premiered on Monday, many critics have said it will make for essential viewing for those who enjoyed America’s Next Top Model during its original run, although many also questioned just how probing it is as a documentary. AdvertisementA three-star review in The Guardian said that Tyra “comes across as a real piece of work” in Reality Check, but laments that the documentary does the former Top Model contestants a “disservice by persistently framing Top Model as a product of its time”. “For a show about beauty, Top Model was always ugly – but Reality Check’s conclusions are only skin deep,” they opined. In The Telegraph’s four-star review, it’s similarly pointed out that Reality Check is not “exactly an exposé, because we could all see that it was a hot mess”.
Source:Huffington Post
February 16, 2026 13:20 UTC
Soto Embraces Mets' Offseason Changes, Looks to Rebound in 2026
›In his second season with the New York Mets, star outfielder Juan Soto is embracing the significant changes to the team's roster and clubhouse culture. After the Mets failed to make the playoffs in 2025, Soto is focused on having fun, forgetting the 'drama', and winning games in 2026. The players Juan Soto A superstar outfielder who signed a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets prior to the 2025 season. Francisco Lindor An All-Star shortstop and Soto's teammate on the New York Mets. Focus on the game, and win some ballgames.” — Juan Soto (nytimes.com) “I think it's a great relationship.
Source:New York Times
February 16, 2026 13:05 UTC
Geely Auto UK Partners Cord for Home EV Charging Solutions
Geely Auto UK has partnered with Cord Power Technologies to offer home EV charging solutions for its customers, strengthening its ownership ecosystem in the UK. Under the agreement, Cord will supply its 7.4kW Cord Zero home charger along with a fully managed installation service. The Cord Zero charger is available in both tethered and socketed configurations. Cord Power Technologies has installed over 5,000 home EV chargers across the UK since 2023, bringing established experience to the partnership. This move aligns with Geely Auto UK’s focus on enhancing customer convenience as EV adoption continues to grow, offering an integrated solution that combines vehicle purchase with accessible home charging infrastructure.
Source:New York Times
February 16, 2026 13:02 UTC
LA Times Crossword and Mini Crossword Solutions for Today (February 16, 2026)
February 16, 2026's edition of the LA Times' Crossword and Mini Crossword puzzles is finally here. Your name Next Your email Subscribe ← BackToday starts a new week where we carry the same old habit of solving the LA Times‘ Crossword and Mini Crossword puzzles. Both of them have refreshed today, and are ready with new questions to give your brain an exercise. We have mentioned the answers to both LA Times Crosswords for your reference here. Also, let us know how today’s LA Times puzzle-solving experience was in the comments below.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 16, 2026 12:56 UTC
BMW Alpina Reveals New Emblem as Standalone Marque
BMW Alpina has unveiled a redesigned brand emblem as it transitions into a standalone marque under the custodianship of BMW Group. The new badge retains Alpina’s signature throttle body and crankshaft motifs, now reworked with cleaner lines and a transparent finish for a more modern look. It complements the updated wordmark that surrounds the emblem, together defining the brand’s refreshed identity. Production of future Alpina models will take place at select BMW Group facilities configured to meet the brand’s standards. Staying true to its DNA, BMW Alpina will continue to focus on blending high-speed performance with exceptional ride comfort, particularly for long-distance touring.
Source:New York Times
February 16, 2026 12:23 UTC
New Cover Song: “These Days”
New Cover Song: “These Days”I moved my home music studio up from the basement to Athena’s old bedroom in the last couple of weeks, so now it’s time to put it to use, and for my first bit of music in the new space, I decided to record an old tune: “These Days” by Jackson Browne, first released in 1973. Having said that, this arrangement is rather more like the 1990 cover version by 10,000 Maniacs, which was the first version of the song I ever heard. I originally tried singing it in the key that Natalie Merchant sang it in, and — surprise! I’m not pretending my singing voice is a patch on either Ms. Merchant or Mr. Browne, but then, that’s not why I make these covers.
Source:New York Times
February 16, 2026 12:13 UTC
Palm Beach resorts, spas again earn top marks in Forbes Travel Guide
ETOnce again, two Palm Beach oceanfront resorts and their spas were awarded top honors when Forbes Travel Guide released its lates annual star ratings for worldwide luxury hospitality properties. The Atlanta-headquartered Forbes Travel Guide also rates cruise ships, as well as restaurants. Earning top marks from Forbes Travel Guide is always an honor, officials at the Four Seasons and The Breakers told the Daily News. After its building was dormant for 17 years, Palm House, 160 Royal Palm Way, entered the Palm Beach scene in November of 2024. This year’s Forbes Travel Guide winners hail from more than 100 countries.
Source:Forbes
February 16, 2026 11:17 UTC
Rhumbline Advisers Decreases Stake in The New York Times Company $NYT
Rhumbline Advisers owned about 0.29% of New York Times worth $27,553,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get New York Times alerts: Sign UpNew York Times Price PerformanceShares of NYT opened at $73.00 on Monday. The New York Times Company has a 1-year low of $44.83 and a 1-year high of $74.04. On average, equities analysts anticipate that The New York Times Company will post 2.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. View Our Latest Report on New York TimesTrending Headlines about New York TimesHere are the key news stories impacting New York Times this week:New York Times Company ProfileThe 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.
Source:New York Times
February 16, 2026 10:44 UTC
President’s Day Reflection: My Mother’s Search for Language
Her seatbelt saved her life, but she broke her collarbone and multiple ribs and lost a lot of blood. But she also had the type of aphasia whereby she used language in a way that often made sense only to her. An accomplished poet before the accident, she resumed writing, using more plain and soulful language than before the crash. Mom lived fully and well for more than three decades, encountering more physical challenges as she became a mother-in-law and grandmother of four and meeting them with her customary grit. Even though her word retrieval and comprehension have diminished, she tells us daily that she has had a good day.
Source:Huffington Post
February 16, 2026 10:19 UTC