- 'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use February 17, 2026Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.
- Democrats celebrate as 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID stay on rolls February 17, 2026North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.
- NBA legend Patrick Ewing grateful for parents bringing him to US, helping him achieve his dreams February 17, 2026New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing expressed gratitude toward his parents for bringing him to the U.S. from Jamaica and helping him achieve his wildest dreams.
- Georgia father on trial, accused of giving son rifle before school shooting February 17, 2026The trial is underway for Colin Gray, accused of giving his son access to a firearm despite alleged threats and warning signs before a school shooting.
- Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers February 17, 2026Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.
- Pastor accused of 'inciting religious hatred' with UK street sermon, legal advocacy group says February 17, 2026A pastor awaits potential charges after an arrest for allegedly "inciting religious hatred" during a street sermon, raising religious freedom concerns.




