Daily Briefing: National News and Weather – February 18, 2026
Weather Update for Universal City, TX
65°F (feels like 68°F), Humidity 91%, High 84°F, Low 64°F
Today’s Headlines
- Sweet redemption for Shiffrin, who wins Olympic gold
- Mark Zuckerberg faces a jury today. And, the top DHS spokesperson resigns her post
- Ogden, Schumacher grab silver for U.S. in Olympic cross-country team sprint, Diggins falls short
- This form of mental exercise may cut dementia risk for decades
- The Justice Department is not acting like it used to, criminal defense lawyers note
- Surprise 4-legged Olympic competitor wows cross-country fans
- State public-option health plans expand but can’t fill gaps left by federal changes
- Where the word ‘Olympics’ comes from and what it means to someone who competed there
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial
Source: NPR
Last updated: February 18, 2026
