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Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions

Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened

The Independent UK

Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died

Avalanches have caused deaths in Lake Tahoe area in six of past 10 years but latest slide is fourth deadliest in US history

The Guardian - US

Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot

Tesla has discontinued Autopilot after 13 years and the California DMV is taking a victory lap after alleging that Autopilot was deceptively marketed, anyway.

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Tahoe avalanche: What causes snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

A deadly avalanche buried a group of backcountry skiers and their guides near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada as an intense storm brought heavy snow to the region on Feb. 17, 2026. Six of the skiers were rescued, but eight others didn’t survive and another was missing. The region…

The Conversation

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 skiers dead, one missing after massive slide near Castle Peak

Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday.

The Times of India

California’s ‘blackjack ban’ in card houses could jeopardize ‘thousands of working families’ and cost millions, experts warn

The new regulations go into effect in April

The Independent UK

Tesla avoids California sales ban by removing ‘autopilot’ from marketing

State regulators walk back suspension threat and say Tesla has stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars

The Guardian - US

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California man faces murder charge after police confirm decomposing leg found in desert was missing teen

T’Neya Tovar, 17, had been missing from California home since December 2025

The Independent UK

Women in California prison accuse staff cook of rape and urge criminal charges

Exclusive: After investigators concluded an abuse incident occurred, women speak out for first time – ‘I was so scared to tell anybody’

The Guardian - US

A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US

A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago

The Independent UK

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Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say

One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm

The Guardian - US

Why Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen Built Their Careers Outside India

When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…

Times Life

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds. This incident highlights a deadly winter season and the extreme risks of backcountry…

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The Independent UK

Eight skiers found dead and one still missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche

It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981

The Independent UK

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state

California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state

The Independent UK

Social media users swoon as photo of California cop on duty with pups goes viral: ‘I identify as a dog’

Officer Parks with the Burbank Police Department has received more attention than the two French Bulldogs in the photo

The Guardian - US

Six skiers found but 10 still missing after avalanche in California

Group was skiing in snow-hit Sierra Nevadas, while winter storm brings heavy rain and floods to other parts of state

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The Independent UK

10 skiers missing and 6 found alive as search continues after Northern California avalanche

Search and rescue teams were deployed after a 911 call reported an avalanche with individuals buried

The Independent UK

Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in May

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will end their lengthy retirements from mixed martial arts to fight each other May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California

The Independent UK

Republican congressman from Florida urged to resign over derogatory social media about Muslims

Randy Fine has refused to back down after his incendiary post that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him out for being a “racist slob”

The Guardian - US

‘I’m trying to expand what it means to be a skier’: Mallory Duncan on jazz, freedom and the mountains

The Californian once had ambitions of winning gold at the Winter Olympics. But now he is more interested in what skiing can do for the soul

The Independent UK

Why scientists are obsessed with a tiny yellow mushroom

Fungi have long fascinated scientists and aficionados alike

Evening Standard

Trump slates clean energy deal between Miliband and California governor

The Energy Secretary and California governor Gavin Newsom met at the Foreign Office on Monday.

Budget and the Bees

California Sues to Protect $4.9 Billion in School Funding

State funding and local resources are currently at the center of a high-stakes legal battle between Sacramento and Washington. You pay federal taxes with the expectation that those funds return to support your local roads and schools. However, California is currently pushing back against a federal threat to withhold $4.9…

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