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Avalanche Alert: A Storm’s Dangerous Mix of Rain and Snow

February 23, 2026

The National Weather Service has put the Greater Lake Tahoe region on high alert for avalanches until 5 a. m. Tuesday, even though the heaviest snowfall in the Sierra Nevada may have already passed. The warning started at 8:35 a. m. Monday and warns that a heavy rain‑on‑snow event could trigger larg

business

Power Projects in 2025: Where Money and Wind Are Going

February 23, 2026

The latest research shows that the world is planning about $8. 53 trillion worth of new power plants by the end of 2025. Most of that money is still in early stages: almost 60 % is spent on planning and preparing projects, while about a quarter is already under construction. The remaining 14 % are i

politics

Police Video Requests Surge in Suburban Towns

February 23, 2026

The number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that local police departments receive has jumped sharply in recent years. In one suburb, the police office logged 350 requests in 2025, compared with just 53 in 2021. Early this year alone, the department has already seen 71 new filings; if th

finance

Crypto. com Gains New Banking License Under U. S. Rules

February 23, 2026

A crypto company has earned a conditional green light from the federal banking regulator to operate as a national trust bank. The approval lets it hold digital assets, manage staking and settle trades under federal oversight. Crypto. com’s new charter, called Foris Dax National Trust Bank, could bec

crypto

Bitcoin Slides Below $65, 000 Amid Trade and Tension Fears

February 23, 2026

The world’s oldest digital coin slipped past $65, 000 on Monday, adding to a 5 % drop that began the day before. At one point it fell as low as $64, 830 and closed the weekend at $64, 324 – its lowest since early February. By mid‑morning the price was down over 2 % at $65, 836. Market chatter point

sports

Celebrating Pat Riley’s Return and a Season of Sports Highlights

February 23, 2026

The Lakers are set to honor their former head coach, Pat Riley, with a bronze statue outside Crypto. com Arena. Riley stepped away from coaching in the summer of 1987 after a tough season, but his record still stands: a . 730 win percentage and 102 playoff wins, both NBA records at the time. Fans no

business

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

February 18, 2026

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

sports

College Games and Sports Shows Line Up for Thursday

February 18, 2026

The schedule for Thursday, Feb. 19, brings a mix of college basketball, golf, and other sports to TV screens across the country. First up, fans can catch two college men’s basketball matchups on CBSSN and ESPN2 between 6 p. m. and 9 p. m. The games feature FIU vs. Liberty, Memphis vs. South Flori

technology

AI Watch: Who’s Monitoring Health Insurers’ Use of Technology?

February 18, 2026

Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for

weather

Snow Surprise on Sugarloaf Ridge Trail

February 18, 2026

The first flakes of the season fell on the top 100 feet of Bald Mountain, the highest point in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, on Tuesday morning. Visitors who had set out for a typical hike were caught off guard by the light cover of snow, giving them an unexpected winter feel in early February. Bal