Quote for February 16, 2026
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Quote for February 16, 2026
Teen who called for dad’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer
(CHICAGO) -- A Chicago teen who fought for her father's release from immigration detention while she was battling stage 4 cancer, has died, a representative for her family says.Ofelia Torres died Friday at age 16, according to the family representative. The cause of death... Read More.
Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- At least 177 new measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A total of 910 infections have been confirmed in 24 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida,... Read More.
‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration walked back an Obama-era environmental decision that has been the legal basis for establishing federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday it was rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding, which determined that six key... Read More.
Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report
(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration's deportations to third countries last year are estimated to have cost taxpayers "upward of $40 million," with some third-country migrants costing more than $1 million each, according to a Democratic congressional report released Friday.The 30-page report is the... Read More.
Severe weather across the South may bring tornadoes
(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather is headed to the deep South, from Texas to Mississippi, with damaging winds, possible tornadoes and some large hail forecast.A powerful storm system will move out of the Rockies on Saturday and will bring the severe weather across the... Read More.
Valentine’s Day shoppers face soaring chocolate prices
(NEW YORK) -- Valentine's Day shoppers may feel jilted by runaway chocolate prices.Chocolate prices soared 14.4% over the initial weeks of 2026 when compared to the same period a year earlier, nearly doubling the pace of price increases at the start of 2025, according... Read More.
John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s love story examined in new special
Close friends and contemporaries of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy are speaking out about the couple's love story in a new special examining their lives and tragic deaths.John and Carolyn | Love, Beauty and Loss, airing Tuesday, Feb. 17 on ABC,... Read More.
Benedict, Sophie pine over forbidden love in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 part 2 offical trailer
(SPOILER ALERT) Make haste, dearest gentle reader, to watch the official trailer for part 2 of Bridgerton season 4.Netflix has shared a brand-new trailer that shows off what will happen in the second half of the season centered around Benedict... Read More.
ICE says 2 of its officers may have lied under oath about shooting migrant in Minnesota
(WASHINGTON) -- The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement says that two of its officers appear to have made "untruthful statements" about shooting a migrant in Minnesota and may face federal charges for their actions."Today, a joint review by ICE and the Department... Read More.
