February 2026

7 surprising medical expenses you can claim on your taxes

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

GoodRx reports seven overlooked medical expenses that are tax-deductible, including acupuncture and medical transportation, if itemized.

What is the Meta AI app? Everything you need to know

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

WebFX reports the Meta AI app, launched in April 2025, personalizes tasks, supports content creation, and integrates with Meta platforms.

Why simple tax filers are leaving money on the table and how to fix it

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

TurboTax reports many simple tax filers miss savings due to confusion over new provisions, urging better understanding of credits and timely filing.

What does charged off as bad debt mean?

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Achieve reports that “charged-off as bad debt” means creditors consider an unpaid debt uncollectible, impacting credit scores and potential collections.

Know your rights when dealing with debt collectors

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors’ intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Know your rights!

Your data, their profit: How data brokers hijack your personal information and what you can do about it

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Lifeguard reports that data brokers harvest personal information for profit, fueling identity theft and fraud. Protecting your data is crucial.

10 mental health facts every employer needs to know in 2026

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Spring Health reports 10 essential mental health facts employers need to know for 2026 to support employees and improve workplace culture.

Why now is a good time to check the interest rates you're currently paying

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Current reports it’s crucial to check your interest rates amid changing financial landscapes; small adjustments can significantly improve your finances.

Gas pump defect causing Corvette fires

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

LawtonCates reports a gas pump defect in Corvette models causing fires during refueling, prompting a recall affecting over 23,000 vehicles.

Ranked: The cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2026. What’s driving the difference?

February 18, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

CarInsurance.com reports that analysis shows a $4,400 insurance cost gap between vehicles. Luxury cars like BMW’s M-series are pricier, while models like Subaru Crosstrek are cheaper to insure.

‘Stop dreaming, just ski’: Shiffrin emotional after gold win

February 18, 2026 7:39 pm NBC Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin unpacks her emotions after winning gold in the women’s slalom, discussing how she was thinking of her father and why the moment means so much to her.

Simone Biles shares advice to athletes under pressure

February 18, 2026 7:30 pm NBC Olympics

Simone Biles sits down with Maria Taylor to discuss what she enjoys about the Winter Olympics, share the advice she gives to athletes in high-pressure situations, explain where she stands on LA28 and more.

Junior Forecaster: Tinley, just back from Hawaii, forecasts the weather for Bend this week

February 18, 2026 7:24 pm John Carroll

Tinley is in fifth grade at High Lakes Elementary School and has strong roots in Hawaii. In fact she and her family just got back from the 50th State and you will notice the tribute to the islands with a lovely flower in her hair. Her favorite class in school is Physical Education since she

Quién es José Balcázar, el nuevo presidente interino de Perú que llevó al partido de Pedro Castillo otra vez al poder

February 18, 2026 7:20 pm CNN Newsource

Por CNN en Español El parlamentario José María Balcázar Zelada fue elegido este miércoles presidente del Congreso del Perú y asumirá también como presidente interino del país, en una elección que tuvo lugar un día después de que José Jerí fuera destituido de ambos cargos y que marca el regreso del partido de izquierda Perú

José María Balcázar es elegido presidente interino de Perú tras la destitución de José Jerí

February 18, 2026 7:09 pm CNN Newsource

Por CNN en Español José María Balcázar, del partido Perú Libre, fue elegido este miércoles presidente interino de Perú un día después de la destitución de José Jerí, convirtiéndose en el octavo mandatario desde la presidencia de Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, en medio de una década de inestabilidad política en el país. Con un total de

Olympic athletes visualizing the course before competition

February 18, 2026 6:39 pm NBC Olympics

Sports can be just as physical as they are mental. Watch Olympic athletes get in their zone and visualize the course before they get rolling.

Ash Wednesday observed in Central Oregon

February 18, 2026 6:36 pm Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christians marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday by receiving traditional ash crosses on their foreheads. The day initiates a 40-day period focused on fasting and repentance. The season of Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before he began preaching. Mirroring this, believers often give up

Local lawmaker faces conduct complaint for alleged intimidation over gun bill vote

February 18, 2026 6:33 pm Claire Elmer

A conduct complaint has been filed against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, for allegedly creating a hostile environment and intimidating a colleague during a committee session on gun policy, after claims he pressured Rep. Thủy Trần, D-Portland, to change her vote on an amendment to a high-profile firearms bill.