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February 19, 2026

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Olympic men’s hockey semifinals: Breaking down Canada vs. Finland, USA vs. Slovakia

MILAN — Three teams made it through to the Olympic men’s hockey semifinals by a hair, a bounce, navigating the cold, heartless madness of three-on-three overtime to reach the promised land of the medal phase of the tournament. A fourth team made it comfortably, popping in two goals with its best player on the bench holding an ice pack on the back of his neck, and coasting to a quarterfinal victory. The three teams that survived overtime are three hockey superpowers. The one team that comfortably punched its ticket to the final four is a hockey minnow, the youngest team

February 19, 2026

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Spring break Florida crowd timing at Disney World, Universal Orlando

Feb. 17, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET Florida theme parks are a popular destination for spring breakers, but this is often the busiest and most expensive time to visit. Crowd calendars predict Florida theme parks will be busy for the 2026 spring break season. Every year, hordes of visitors escape to the Sunshine State during spring break to either unwind by the sandy beach or feel an adrenaline rush at one of the several theme parks. However, holidays and school breaks are traditionally among the busiest (and most expensive) times to visit the parks. But will 2026 be different? Here’s what spring breakers need to know before heading to

February 19, 2026

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DHS: Over 2.5 Million Illegal Immigrants Leave U.S. in Past Year

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE – More than 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the United States over the past year, including more than 605,000 deportations since President Donald Trump took office in January. The record-breaking figures provided by the Department of Homeland Security to Fox News Digital revealed that 1.9 million illegal immigrants have self-deported since Trump took office on Jan. 20. “Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now. They know that if they don’t, we will find them, we will arrest them, and they will never return,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia

February 19, 2026

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U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich : NPR

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, on Feb. 14 in Munich, Germany. Johannes Simon/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Johannes Simon/Getty Images MUNICH — After last year’s lecture on free speech and democracy from Vice President Vance that left many European leaders shocked, the expectations for a follow-up by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at this year’s Munich Security Conference couldn’t have been lower. And with that bar set about as low as it can be, Rubio cleared it — barely. A year ago, Vance attacked Europe for allowing

February 19, 2026

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Is travel becoming an unaffordable luxury for everyday Americans?

Feb. 17, 2026Updated Feb. 18, 2026, 2:57 p.m. ET The cost of travel has increased by 23% since 2019, making it too expensive for many Americans. Travelers are facing higher base prices and numerous extra fees for items once included, like checked bags. Many in the travel industry are charging more for fewer services and amenities. Does it cost too much to travel? For people like Tim Plyant, the answer is yes. This summer, he plans to avoid travel entirely – it’s just too expensive. “I can’t believe what they’re charging,” said Plyant, an architect from Austin. He’s especially upset

February 18, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv gives update after talks – as Moscow makes Navalny demand of UK | World News

Police wait at airport as four South Africans lured into fighting in Russia fly home Four South African men lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine have landed back on home soil today, according to the country’s broadcaster. Police were waiting at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where the men landed, though a spokesman declined to comment, the South African ‌Broadcasting Corporation reported. It is illegal under South African law to provide military assistance to foreign governments or participate in foreign armies unless approved. In November, the government said it would investigate how 17 of its citizens joined mercenary

February 18, 2026

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Record breaking great white shark tracked by scientists – US News – News

The largest great white shark ever documented in the Atlantic has emerged off the coast of North Carolina, providing scientists with new insights into the elusive mating grounds of sharks. The 6,053lb predator, tracked by OCEARCH, pinged off Oak Island, North Carolina, on February 8. Scientists believe that sharks mate between January and March, so they are closely monitoring the locations of sharks that surface during this period to determine their mating locations, in an effort to decipher their reproductive patterns. Contender’s ping offers a fresh, accurate data point on a mature male great white’s return to Cape Fear during

February 18, 2026

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Kristi Yamaguchi says it’s “imperative” for Olympic figure skaters to have a clean short program

Women’s figure skating got underway Tuesday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, and while there had been high hopes for Team USA, early missteps and disappointing scores have placed medal hopes mostly on the skates of Alysa Liu.  Before the event got going, former world champion and Olympic gold medal winner Kristi Yamaguchi was optimistic about the chances of a medal for an American woman — one hasn’t won an individual Olympic skating medal in two decades. She also told CBS News it’s “imperative” to have a clean short program.  Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito — the trio of skaters

February 18, 2026

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U.S. star Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women’s slalom, breaking Olympic medal drought

Mikaela Shiffrin, the U.S. skiing star who’s also her sport’s most decorated athlete of all time, broke her medals drought at the 2026 Olympics on Wednesday, taking home the gold in the women’s slalom. The 30-year-old appeared stunned and visibly emotional over her triumph after completing a smooth second run in the slalom, which is her best event. She finished with a combined time of 1:39.10, beating Switzerland’s Camille Rast, who held the second place position after two runs, by a substantial 1.5 seconds. Anna Swenn Larsson of Sweden positioned herself in third place.  Shiffrin had sped to an early

February 18, 2026

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USA Today Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert Wins International Impact Book Award for The Breaking of Time

Published on Feb. 18, 2026 Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › J.J. Hebert, the USA Today bestselling author, has been named a winner in the Fantasy category at the International Impact Book Awards for his acclaimed novel, The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth. The International Impact Book Awards recognize books that demonstrate excellence in storytelling, originality, and meaningful resonance with readers worldwide. Hebert’s gripping fantasy novel was honored for its bold mythology, emotional depth, and high-concept narrative. Why it matters The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth explores the tension between silence and expression, control