Eight of the nine people reported missing after a massive avalanche about the size of a football field struck a ski group near Lake Tahoe were confirmed dead Wednesday, Nevada authorities said, making the incident one of the deadliest US avalanches in decades. A ninth person is presumed dead. The victims were three professional guides … Read more
A sprinkling of spring warmth will quickly turn to a wintry chill in the coming days as a meaty cold front moves down through Florida, promising a flurry of seasons. High temperatures of up to 15 degrees above normal in some areas of the Sunshine State on Friday, February 20 are forecast to dip into … Read more
An El Paso educator known for her kindness and helping those in need died after she was struck by a moving vehicle while trying to stop another woman from driving drunk, court documents show. Ana Maria Paniagua, 57, offered to drive Aurora Morales, 62, home around 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 7 because she was concerned … Read more
Over the past few years, Kohl’s has struggled to attract customers to its stores, despite recent turnaround efforts to boost sluggish sales. In response to these ongoing challenges, the retailer is launching a bold new section across all locations to win back a key customer group. In the third quarter of 2025, Kohl’s net sales … Read more
Luxury fashion may portray an image of glamor and exclusivity, but all that glitters is not gold. Behind the five-figure-plus price tags and highly coveted brand names, the industry has struggled with declining sales and cautious consumer spending amid continued economic uncertainty. Founded in 1963, Kering is the French multinational luxury goods group behind some … Read more
Mortgage rates are poised to move even lower as the 10-year Treasury fell nearly 2% in the past week. Stock market woes are pushing investors into bonds, and as prices rise, yields fall. Zillow, which typically reports lower rates than Freddie Mac, reports the 30-year fixed rate at 5.79% — the lowest in recent years. … Read more
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — As a lawyer, Thomas Goldstein routinely argued cases before the Supreme Court and published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court. Unbeknownst to friends and colleagues, Goldstein also became a high-stakes poker player who racked up tens of millions of dollars in winnings, but racked up staggering gambling debt. The … Read more
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT show reasoning errors in many domains. Identifying vulnerabilities is good for public safety, industry, and the scientists who make these models. The human brain is miraculously adept, whereas LLMs are not and cannot be. In a groundbreaking new paper, scientists from Stanford, Cal Tech, and Carleton College combined existing … Read more
The life of a Congolese asylum seeker who was granted permission to remain in the United States is in “grave danger” after ICE secretly transported her to an unknown African nation, while the woman’s husband — a feared local politician who allegedly shot her father as she watched — continues to hunt her across continents, … Read more
Kim Scott is facing a new set of legal challenges in Michigan after an alleged car accident involving her teenage son and his friends on February 16, 2026. The 51-year-old is facing two misdemeanor charges, including driving while intoxicated and failing to stop or identify after causing property damage. This latest incident adds to a … Read more