Joy Behar revealed on February 18, 2026, that she lost 25 pounds using a GLP-1 drug due to prediabetes, joining other hosts and celebrities in advocating for these medications as health tools.

NYC Mayor Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget and halting 5,000-officer hire due to $5.4B deficit.

Matt Rempe sidelined with thumb injury after second surgery, likely missing rest of season.

Texas sued Lola Olivia over selling binders to minors, calling it child abuse, despite FDA and expert views that they’re safe when fitted properly.

SNL skips Feb. 21, 2026, for Olympics, returns Feb. 28 with Connor Storrie and Mumford & Sons.

Jessica Henwick praises *Daredevil: Born Again* season 2 despite not returning, as Charlie Cox reprises Matt Murdock in a story centered on Fisk’s global rise.

In 2025, the DOJ removed New York immigration judge Vivienne Gordon-Uruakpa, known for 97% asylum grants, in a politically charged move amid broader judge replacements.

Alex Ovechkin, 40, hasn’t decided whether to retire after the 2025-2026 season, pending post-season evaluation.

USDA to spend $263M buying farm goods for food banks, boosting rural incomes and food security.

In late February 2026, Braze executives sold $1.03M in stock amid mixed financial results and a 60% stock drop, yet institutional investors increased stakes, showing long-term confidence.