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Day 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought emotional triumphs and historic milestones, with Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor claiming her first Olympic gold at age 41 in women's monobob, alongside Kaillie Humphries' bronze, boosting the U.S. to 19 total medals. Norway extended its gold lead with two more victories, while host Italy celebrated a ski jumping bronze. With 74 of 116 events complete, the Games continue to captivate as the final week unfolds.

Lots of new art, special Valentines Day menus at local restaurants, such as Cafe Magdalena and Cornerstone Cafe, second-hand stores full of one-of-a-kind treasures, wine and nibbles at the Siskiyou Arts Museum, Darmers Studio, Cobra Lily Bar and Bee Kind Bakery, live music by the Allison and Victor duo, all this and more added to the lure of “2nd Saturday,”  held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in historic downtown Dunsmuir, California. Many 2nd Saturday attendees, estimated

Most Americans are totally unaware that they are on the brink of waking up one morning only to find that the Electoral College system could disappear overnight.

In the heart of Redding's community, a small cry for help echoed near Sundial Bridge Drive last month, leading to one of the most touching rescues in recent memory. A compassionate passerby, out for a walk, followed the desperate sound and discovered a young cat wedged deep inside a drain pipe—trapped, starving, and injured. Animal Regulations officers from Haven Humane Society responded swiftly. Using careful technique and snake tongs, they worked for about 15 minutes to saf

In the heart of Northern California's rugged landscapes, where the spirit of independence runs as deep as the rivers and as bold as the mountains, one radio show stands out as the voice of the North State: Jefferson State of Mine on KCNR Free Fire Radio.Hosted by the passionate and outspoken Terry Rapoza, with co-hosts Win Carpenter and Janet Chandler, this weekly program is more than just talk radio—it's a rallying cry for the State of Jefferson movement.

This report provides a detailed synthesis of information from unsealed court documents and federal investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. The primary sources include documents from the 2015 civil defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, which were unsealed in batches beginning in January 2024, and the extensive January 30, 2026, release by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

In a February 15, 2026, Townhall tipsheet, Joseph Chalfant highlighted a major federal move to tackle what he called the "illegal immigrant truck driver crisis." Drawing on announcements from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Chalfant described how a long-standing loophole has allowed unqualified foreign drivers—often undocumented—to operate massive semi-trucks on U.S. roads, contributing to deadly crashes.

The 2026 Munich Security Conference, held February 13-15 amid escalating global tensions, was meant to be a platform for world leaders to address pressing issues such as the war in Ukraine, migration, and transatlantic alliances. Instead, for a cadre of American liberal elites, it turned into a cringeworthy spectacle of gaffes, hypocrisy, and outright incompetence.

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly closed airspace over El Paso International Airport and surrounding areas this week after U.S. officials said drones linked to Mexican drug cartels breached American territory, prompting a swift military response. The shutdown, which began late on Feb. 10 and lasted roughly seven hours.

In a pre-dawn raid that drew crowds of onlookers and sparked immediate online debate, federal agents arrested 37-year-old Kyle Wagner, a Minneapolis resident who openly identified as an Antifa member, on charges of cyberstalking and transmitting threatening communications.

Day 9 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics belonged to Team USA, who captured two golds – including a dramatic victory in pairs figure skating – plus a silver and bronze, surging to 21 total medals and closing the gap on the leaders. Norway added two more golds to stretch their lead, while host Italy thrilled fans with a team ski jumping bronze. With 65 of 116 events now decided, the Games are hitting peak intensity as the U.S. momentum builds heading into the second we

In the sun-baked deserts and rugged mountains of California, a resilient icon of the American West roams free: the wild burro, often called a donkey in everyday parlance. These hardy animals, with their oversized ears and unyielding spirit, trace their origins to a tumultuous chapter in history that shaped the Golden State.

At the helm is host Nick Gardner, a commanding presence whose resonant voice cuts through the static like a blade—passionate, unflinching, and laced with razor-sharp wit. Gardner doesn't just discuss the news; he ignites it, plunging fearlessly into the swirling controversies that mainstream outlets tiptoe around, armed with hard-hitting facts and unapologetic insight.

In an era when America's global image is under constant assault from adversaries and internal doubters alike, few figures have stepped up with the courage and determination of Kari Lake. As the Trump-appointed leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Lake has taken on the monumental task of reforming an entrenched bureaucracy at Voice of America (VOA) and its affiliated networks.

The SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), the latest version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility legislation, passed the House on February 11, 2026, by a 218-213 vote. Republicans voted unanimously in favor, joined by one Democrat (Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas). The bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and photo ID to cast a ballot, expanding on earlier SAVE Act proposals.

The power of networking…..and the power of the press…..were on display at the Frontier Senior Center in Anderson, California, on Wednesday, February 11, ‘26, as the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored its new member, SHASTA UNFILTERED (SU) eNewspaper , an online publication that covers the North State counties of Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity with honest news and entertainment. From left: Rex Ballard, Preston Sharp, Mayor Dan Galler and Trish Clarke Represent

The Colorado River, a lifeline for over 40 million people across the American Southwest, is facing an unprecedented crisis. At the center of this crisis are Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest reservoirs in the United States, both hovering at critically low levels as of mid-February 2026. Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, is currently at approximately 3,533 feet above sea level—about 167 feet below full pool—and holds only about 24% of its total capacity.

Day 8 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was packed with historic moments, from Brazil claiming its first-ever Winter Olympic medal in men's giant slalom to American speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz securing his second gold with an Olympic record. Team USA added three medals – one gold, one silver, and one bronze – boosting their total to 17 and keeping them in the medal race behind leaders Norway and host Italy.

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is being redeployed from other operations to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln to bolster presence amid escalating pressure on Iran over its nuclear program. This extension could set deployment records and signals stronger U.S. military posture in the region. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to curb Iranian ambitions.