The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) reshaped several homeowner tax benefits that will apply to federal returns for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Below is an overview of eight deductions and exclusions that property owners should review before deciding whether to itemize or accept the higher standard deduction. 1. Mortgage interest and private […]
Washington — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered full support on Thursday for President Donald Trump’s decision to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate the domestic manufacture of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, a move that has rattled a core segment of Trump’s 2024 electoral coalition. The […]
Eight people were confirmed dead and a ninth remained missing after a large avalanche struck a backcountry slope near Castle Peak in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Authorities said the 15-member party, made up largely of parents—predominantly mothers—connected to Sugar Bowl Academy, was completing the final day of a three-day guided ski […]
T-Mobile US, Inc. entered 2026 as one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States, reporting approximately 150 million customer accounts and a portfolio of spectrum licenses widely viewed as the most extensive in the market. The company, which introduced its brand in the country in 2002, has grown through a combination of organic subscriber […]
New York City police officers assigned to the Harbor Unit pulled an injured bald eagle from the icy surface of the Hudson River this week, describing a rescue that combined quick improvisation, consultation with wildlife experts and a cautious respect for the raptor’s formidable talons. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, during a […]
Warner Bros. Discovery has reopened negotiations with Paramount Global over a potential takeover, exercising a seven-day window granted by Netflix to evaluate what Paramount described as its “best and final” proposal. The temporary waiver, disclosed Tuesday in a regulatory filing, permits Warner Bros. Discovery to engage directly with Paramount representatives through Monday, while the company’s […]
The Seattle Seahawks have officially entered the marketplace, launching a formal procedure to transfer ownership of the National Football League franchise. Less than a month after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, the organization confirmed on Wednesday that an investment banking and legal team has been retained to explore qualified bids. The […]
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday to answer allegations that the company’s social platforms intentionally hook young users and aggravate mental-health problems. The testimony marks the first time the 39-year-old executive will address such claims in front of a jury, setting the stage for a […]
Honeywell International Inc. has been assigned an intermediate-term bullish technical outlook in a report dated 17 February 2026, positioning the diversified technology conglomerate for potential gains across the coming months. The assessment, distributed to institutional subscribers, highlights momentum in Honeywell’s core businesses—namely aerospace technologies, building automation systems, energy and sustainability solutions, and industrial automation—while underscoring the company’s […]
Four people were killed and nearly 30 others were injured Tuesday morning when more than 30 vehicles collided on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Colorado, during a period of intense winds that blanketed the highway in blowing dust and sand, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash, reported at approximately 10:00 a.m. local time, unfolded […]
AutoNation, Inc., the second-largest automotive retailer in the United States, closed 2023 with approximately $27 billion in revenue, reinforcing its scale in a highly fragmented dealership industry. The Florida-based company operates more than 250 franchised dealerships representing 30 automotive brands, along with 53 collision centers and an array of ancillary businesses that stretch across 21 […]
Amazon’s share price continued to fluctuate on Tuesday as the company struggled to halt a multiday downturn that has already wiped roughly $450 billion from its market capitalization. A negative close would extend the retreat to ten consecutive trading sessions, matching the longest losing streak in Amazon’s history, recorded in 1997. The current slide reached nine […]