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2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Medals, scores, results, highlights from Milan Cortina Day 9 on Feb 15 - NBC Olympics
2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Medals, scores, results, highlights from Milan Cortina Day 9 on Feb 15 NBC OlympicsWinter Olympics 2026 live updates: Day 9 latest as Mikaela Shiffrin misses out on a medal again after giant slalom The New York TimesOlympics news, live updates: Erin Jackson looks to defend her crown, Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in […]
Want a mortgage for under 3% in 2026? Meet the 'assumable mortgage' - NPR
Want a mortgage for under 3% in 2026? Meet the 'assumable mortgage' NPR
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say - BBC
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say BBCIsraeli airstrikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say; Israel says Hamas violated truce The Detroit NewsLIVE: Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours Al JazeeraIsraeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say NBC NewsAt least 12 Palestinians killed and more injured in Gaza after […]
There is a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics and Canada is at the center of the allegations - AP News
There is a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics and Canada is at the center of the allegations AP NewsCanadian Olympic curler says he's no cheat, attacks Sweden ESPNCanadian Olympic curler called for same violation that ignited controversy on men's side Fox NewsCursing and cheating accusations: The feisty curling saga that’s heating up at the Winter Olympics CNNCanada and […]
Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil - Axios
Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil AxiosTrump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports ReutersTehran in the crosshairs: The dual US-Israel strategy pressuring Iran - opinion The Jerusalem PostTrump and Netanyahu align on Iran pressure but split on endgame Al JazeeraPM and Trump reportedly agree to ‘full force’ […]
Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality - The New York Times - The New York Times
Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality - The New York Times The New York TimesWhat else should be named after Trump? Times UnionThe Trump States of America | Pat Beall Sun SentinelTrump hasn't used taxpayer funds to plaster name everywhere | letter MetroWest Daily News'Drunk on power': Experts say Trump's cult of personality rivals history's worst […]

Sylvia Plath haunts 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' an ambitious but shapeless new work, at Geffen Playhouse February 14, 2026
The Geffen Playhouse presents the world premiere of Beth Hyland's 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' directed by Jo Bonney.
Charles McNulty
Criticism by Winter Olympic athletes of Trump policies mirror reaction to iconic 1968 protest February 14, 2026
The director of "Fists of Freedom," a documentary about Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, says the reaction to Olympians speaking out has some similarities and differences to 1968.
Greg Braxton
Casey Wasserman to sell his talent agency following Epstein fallout February 14, 2026
Casey Wasserman is selling his talent agency after documents revealed racy emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein's companion years ago. Wasserman will remain leader of the LA28 Olympic Committee, which publicly backed him despite the uproar.
August Brown, Meg James
In 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' two losers turn time travel into a fame machine February 13, 2026
It's got nothing to do with the band but everything to do with "Back to the Future," as a duo of also-rans hope to alter their past and rejigger some momentum.
Robert Abele
Ryan Sickler transforms near-death experience into unlikely comedy mission February 13, 2026
In his special 'Live & Alive,' Sickler uses comedy to explore mortality and near-death experiences, asking audiences about their own brushes with death during his performances.
Marissa Evans
Jelly of the Month Club helped Snoopy's Legendary Rooftop Concert go viral with their Ozzy tribute February 13, 2026
Snoopy's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne became an instant viral sensation at Knott's Berry Farm, with Sharon Osbourne sharing the performance during the Grammy Awards.
Candace Hansen
A widow gets resourceful when the ground shifts beneath her in the feisty 'Calle Málaga' February 13, 2026
Spanish acting legend and Pedro Almodóvar veteran Carmen Maura commands a well-proportioned indie about the moves one makes to hold onto a sense of self.
Robert Abele
Karen Huger of 'RHOP' says DUI, jail can't keep the Grand Dame down: 'I healed myself' February 13, 2026
Karen Huger, the Grand Dame of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' gets candid with Sherri Shepherd about addiction, her DUI arrest and her six-month jail sentence.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Dawson's favorite director and 44,000 others push James Van Der Beek fundraiser toward $2.3 million February 13, 2026
Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery's favorite director, is among the celebrities who have donated to the GoFundMe to help support James Van Der Beek's family.
Tracy Brown
Viral AI video of Brad Pitt fighting Tom Cruise shakes Hollywood February 13, 2026
Earlier this week, an AI-generated video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt went viral, sparking outrage among creatives and the studios alike.
Cerys Davies

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London February 15, 2026
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
GB's Bankes & Nightingale win snowboard cross gold February 15, 2026
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold to secure Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.
GB's Bankes & Nightingale win snowboard cross gold at Winter Olympics February 15, 2026
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold to secure Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.
Bankes and Nightingale win snowboard cross gold for Team GB February 15, 2026
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win gold for Great Britain in the mixed team snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world February 15, 2026
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.
Norway's Klaebo wins record ninth gold February 15, 2026
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.
UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says February 15, 2026
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".
GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis February 15, 2026
Team GB's men's curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.
Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns TUC February 15, 2026
The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals February 15, 2026
Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.

The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed February 15, 2026
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Julian Chokkattu
The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything February 15, 2026
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
George Musser
9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy February 15, 2026
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026.
Luke Larsen
Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe February 15, 2026
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
David Nield
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026) February 15, 2026
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.
Molly Higgins
AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding February 15, 2026
Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.
Alessio Caprodossi
Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 February 14, 2026
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Adrienne So
How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know February 14, 2026
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
Luke Larsen
Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed February 14, 2026
Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
Scott Gilbertson
Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar February 14, 2026
Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
Maddy Varner, Andrew Couts

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