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The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for 11 states, forecasting heavy snow and strong winds that will reduce visibility and create hazardous travel. Some areas are expected to see significant snowfall totals through Monday and into midweek.

Recipients with birthdays from the 21st–31st are scheduled to receive February Social Security payments on Feb. 25, and a worker who earned the maximum taxable amount and waits to claim until age 70 would receive about $5,181 per month in 2026.

Natasha Devon says she first went on a diet at age 10 and later lived with severe bulimia; she reports being free of bulimia relapse for more than a decade.

The Chicago Park District proposed a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert and events venue, allocating $130 million for stadium upgrades and $500 million for surrounding infrastructure and parking.

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is due to set out plans to shift more SEND support and therapy into schools rather than through local councils; parents fear changes could narrow the legal protections tied to EHCPs.

Tyler Reddick won at Echo Park Speedway for the second consecutive NASCAR Cup race, and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing holds the top two places in the points standings with Reddick and Bubba Wallace.

Marshalltown Community Theater staged 'Space Princess Wars' at Miller Middle School after a winter storm delay, with a cast of 21 actors spanning ages and a minimalist approach to sets and costumes.

A tribute by Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe highlights New Yorkers' everyday resilience and optimism, describing how routines, neighborliness, and public services help the city carry on through snow and other disruptions.

A series of community events in the Sewickley area are scheduled this spring and early summer, including the Anthony Colosimo Memorial Golf Outing on June 5 and Sewickley Academy’s production of 'Footloose' March 5–7.

The Rhea County Animal Shelter is holding the Run for the Rescues fundraiser to raise money for a new addition to its building, including adoption and puppy rooms; a local bequest helped start the project.

Dog owners gathered in downtown Baton Rouge for the annual Mystic Krewe of Mutts, organized by the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS); organizers said proceeds support CAAWS spay and neuter programs.

CTCI Corporation scored 89 and is listed in the top 1% of S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, while ECOVE Environment Corporation is included in the yearbook for a second year.

Binghamton residents gathered at the American Civic Association on Saturday to mark Dominican Independence Day with food, music and traditional dance, organized by Edward Marte with help from Binghamton University's Dominican Student Association and local volunteers.

Flights between the Bay Area and Puerto Vallarta were canceled after Mexican officials reported a military operation that killed a cartel leader, leaving dozens of Bay Area residents stranded; it is undetermined when flights will resume.

Eileen Gu won gold in the women's halfpipe and then announced the death of her grandmother; Lindsey Vonn left a condolence comment after watching parts of the Games from a hospital bed.

The government announced £1.6bn over three years for schools, early years settings and colleges and £1.8bn for specialist services as part of wider SEND reforms, with full plans due in the Schools White Paper on Monday.

Salvage Secondhand Shoppe in Denton marked five years as a standalone business on Feb. 12, growing from a Mini Mall booth to a curated vintage shop that hosts community events.

Mark Vientos started at first base in a spring game after making 12 major-league starts there previously, and Mendoza said the Mets have been working with him at the position.

Jade Cargill, WWE Women's Champion, told CBS News Atlanta she values representation and will headline WWE's return to State Farm Arena; she also holds a master's degree in child psychology.

Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana is holding its third annual Pawz & Pours to benefit All About The Pawz Dog Rescue, featuring live music, food trucks and adoptable pets; last year the event raised $16,000.

Dozens of metro Atlanta postal workers from NALC Branch 73 held a rally in Decatur as part of a nationwide effort to press contract priorities including higher pay, safer equipment and career advancement while national negotiations continue.

Authorities say an 18-year-old Pennsylvania student has been arrested and charged with more than 300 felonies after an alleged social media sextortion network targeted multiple minors; he is being held without bail.

Five players with Arizona ties were part of Team USA, which beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympic hockey gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus says most cats can adapt to small apartments and that vertical space and litter‑box placement often matter more than breed.

On February 20, conservation partners released 158 giant tortoises on Floreana Island, the first time the species has been on the island in more than 150 years; NASA satellite data was used to map habitat and forecast conditions up to 40 years.

Every Cat's Dream will hold a fundraising bingo on March 8 at Kelly's Sports Bar in Endicott, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit cat rescue. The event runs from 1–4 PM and will include raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and ten bingo games.

President Donald Trump phoned Team USA to congratulate them after their 2-1 win over Canada that secured Olympic men's hockey gold, the team's first since 1980; coach Mike Sullivan and captain Auston Matthews confirmed the call.

The Garfield Heights Eagles Club presented a check for just over $48,000 to the Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter to support animal care, community programs and operating costs.

Hailey Bieber gave $20,000 to a GoFundMe for Eric Dane's family; the campaign had raised more than $290,000 toward a $500,000 goal.

A groundbreaking on Feb. 19 marked the start of construction for a 278,000-square-foot Clayton High School, with foundations poured and community members in attendance; the main building is expected to be finished by December 2027 and the full campus by Fall 2028.