James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer BattleThe New York TimesJames Van Der Beek's co-stars flood social media with heartbreaking tributes following his death at 48Fox NewsBrett Favre mourns death of actor, Packers fan James Van Der BeekMilwaukee Journal SentinelJames Van Der Beek's Widow Kimberly and Their 6 Kids Are … [Read more...]

Winter Olympics 2026: At last, Madison Chock and Evan Bates have their medal, an ice dance silverYahoo Sports2026 Winter Olympics: The skill and controversy of Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier BeaudryBBCFrance's Beaudry, Cizeron win Olympic ice dance gold in upsetESPNChock and Bates are going for their elusive gold medal after years of near … [Read more...]

U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz begins quest for four gold medals with an Olympic recordNBC NewsLive Updates: Winter Olympics, Americans upset in ice dancing and US speedskating star takes goldCNNU.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz pens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in an Olympic-record timePittsburgh Post-GazetteJordan Stolz sets … [Read more...]

Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists sayCBS NewsAI cracks Roman-era board gameYahooAI helps archaeologists solve a Roman gaming mysteryScience NewsAI simulations reveal a Roman era board game in the Netherlands, pushing Europe’s blocking games back centuriesArchaeology News Online MagazineRules of unknown board game from … [Read more...]

Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office usersTechCrunchMicrosoft Patches 59 Vulnerabilities Including Six Actively Exploited Zero-DaysThe Hacker NewsThe February 2026 Security Update ReviewZero Day InitiativePatch Tuesday, February 2026 EditionKrebs on SecurityMicrosoft Confirms Windows Is Under … [Read more...]

| Pentagon Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier to Deploy to the Middle EastThe Wall Street JournalExclusive: Trump says he might send second carrier to strike Iran if talks failAxiosIran rules out broader U.S. talks as Trump hints at sending 2nd carrierNBC NewsTrump: Netanyahu ‘wants a good deal’ with Iran, nuclear talks this time ‘are different’The … [Read more...]

Top US medical body to review vaccine effectiveness as government ‘abdicates’ responsibilityThe GuardianU of M nets partnership with influential doctors association on vaccine guidanceStar TribuneAMA, Vaccine Integrity Project launch vaccine review for next respiratory seasonAmerican Medical AssociationAMA joins effort to launch vaccine science … [Read more...]

Hubble Space Telescope captures the stunning final breaths of a dying starSpaceNASA’s Hubble Captures Light Show Around Rapidly Dying StarNASA Science (.gov)Last gasps of dying Sun-like star captured by HubbleBig ThinkHubble captures light show around rapidly dying starESA/HubbleThe Hubble Space Telescope is once again giving us a glimpse of … [Read more...]

Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devicesArs TechnicaApple’s Latest Attempt to Launch the New Siri Runs Into SnagsBloomberg.comiOS 26.3 Is Rolling Out Right Now. Here's Everything New to Expect on Your iPhoneCNETApple releases iOS 26.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new9to5MacUpdate Now: iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 Fix … [Read more...]

Trump to Netanyahu: U.S. prefers deal with Iran to war, for nowAxiosLive updates: Trump meets with Netanyahu to discuss Iran relations as uproar grows over Epstein files | CNN PoliticsCNNTrump continues to threaten Iran to come to deal after meeting with NetanyahuPoliticoUpdates: Trump ‘insists’ on more Iran talks in Netanyahu meetingAl … [Read more...]

Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How the Bills Can Help Josh Allen in Free AgencySports IllustratedSuggested WR trade idea is a clear mistake Brandon Beane must avoidBuffaLowDownNFL analyst believes this AFC East team should call Eagles about A.J. BrownEagles WireNFL Analyst Calls For Bills to Make a Splash in Free Agency, Sign Mike EvansHeavy SportsBills … [Read more...]

NFL rookie report cards: Grading and ranking every team's 2025 draft classNFL.comGrading every NFL team's 2025 rookie class after Year 1: Patriots, Seahawks ride strong classes to Super BowlCBS SportsRevisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: Second Round Pick 56Windy City GridironAnalyst regrades every NFL team's 2025 draft: how did Titans fare?Titans … [Read more...]

Google cancels today’s Android 17 Beta 1 release9to5GoogleGoogle releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release planTechCrunchAndroid 17 Release Schedule is Officially SetDroid LifeIs your Pixel compatible with the Android 17 Beta? Here's every supported modelAndroid AuthorityGoogle confirms the first Android 17 beta … [Read more...]

In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative PowerThe New York TimesHelping Berger out the doorPoliticsNCVoting in the Republican U.S. Senate primary begins Thursday. Meet the top candidates.News From The StatesCooper reports sizable lead in fundraising for 2026 U.S. Senate raceNC Newsline … [Read more...]

South Carolina sees dip in daily measles cases but too early to call slowdown, health official saysYahoo13 new measles cases in South Carolina as Florida university outbreak growsCIDRAPChildren Among 19 Hospitalized for Brain Swelling, Pneumonia amid Measles OutbreakPeople.comMeasles vaccinations in SC up ‘dramatically,’ state expert says. Here’s … [Read more...]

McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays offCNBCSales at McDonald’s Rise After Discounts, the Grinch and Monopoly PromosThe New York TimesMcDonald's sales top forecasts as value push, promotions boost US results for third-straight quarterYahoo FinanceMcDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customersAP NewsMcDonald’s … [Read more...]