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• Winter storm expected to cause 'major travel impacts' in northern California : NPR

  As people travel for the holiday weekend, much of Northern California is under a winter storm watch, with communities bracing for several feet of snow.

  NPR
• Mikaela Shiffrin's Olympic medal drought continues with giant slalom miss

  Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated American skier in history, missed out on her second opportunity to medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing 11th in the women's giant slalom.

  New York Post
• Federica Brignone wins Olympic giant slalom; Mikaela Shiffrin 11th

  Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women's giant slalom on Sunday, as Mikaela Shiffrin finished off the podium again.

  ESPN
• iOS 27 to include code cleanup and interface tweaks in hopes to boost battery life: report

  In today’s edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared a number of new details about Apple’s upcoming...

  9to5Mac
• Bill Maher Eviscerates Donald Trump Over ‘Biggest Dick Move in American History’

  The 'Late Night With Bill Maher' host sent a blunt message to the POTUS and his administration.

  Yahoo
• This Is What Destroying the Vaccine Market Looks Like

  A shocking move by RFK Jr.’s team has the industry spooked—for good reason.

  The Bulwark
• Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist

  Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.

  The Washington Post
• The IOC’s ban of a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet reveals troubling double standards

  The IOC has failed, yet again, to be a global leader in the promotion of peace and human rights.

  The Conversation
• 4 Zodiac Signs Receive A Powerful Gift From The Universe On February 16, 2026

  Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius zodiac signs receive a powerful gift from the universe on February 16, 2026, during Mercury trine Jupiter.

  YourTango
• Adult gap years gain support as an antidote to burnout and the blahs

  The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States.

  AP News