YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | | Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Morning! Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning: |
| • | These are the women killed in a deadly avalanche. | | • | This herbicide is critical to the nation's security. | | • | Is it possible to fix unfair taxes? | |
Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Friday, from an iconic night on Olympic ice to the latest following the arrest of a former royal. Plus, we remember "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane. |
Team USA women win on the ice |
Last night was a big moment for Team USA women at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. |
...Particularly those who compete wearing skates. | Alysa Liu competes in the Women's figure skating free skate on Feb. 19, 2026. Fabrizio Bensch, REUTERS | USA women's hockey celebrates winning the gold medal against Canada at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday. Amber Searls, Imagn Images |
| • | Dinner party drama: An annual bipartisan meeting of governors set for Friday has become, in the words of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, "a lot of drama." | | • | Former Prince Andrew is out of prison. But the first known modern arrest of a senior British royal raises questions about the handling of sensitive UK government information, the oversight of quasi-official royal roles and Andrew's long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein | | • | Why are tensions building with Iran? President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would decide within 10 to 15 days whether to take action against Iran beyond the current peace talks. Iran has refused to discuss issues beyond nuclear matters, particularly limiting its missiles. | | Ellen Pompeo and Eric Dane are seen in a "Grey's Anatomy" Season 3 episode, "Where the Boys Are," which aired Nov. 9, 2006. SCOTT GARFIELD, ABC |
Can plus-size guests feel included at Universal Epic Universe? |
Vikki Tupay and other plus-size travelers told USA TODAY that popular theme parks like Universal Epic Universe haven't always been the most "size-inclusive." Universal Destinations and Experiences told USA TODAY they have been working on it. Tupay and other plus-size park content creators put those resources to the test and here's what they found. |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break | Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. | | | "I'm a fighter, and I'm resilient," Amber Glenn said after her Olympics free skate. "You never know what's gonna happen. To be top five is incredible." | | Speaking after qualifying in her third event this Olympics, Eileen Gu attributed U.S. criticism to the fact she reps China. And because she wins. | | | | President Donald Trump started the Board of Peace to continue the ceasefire in Gaza. But the Vatican announced recently it would not join. Who has? | | | | The disaster sparked environmental and public health concerns as dangerous levels of bacteria were found miles away in the Potomac River. | | | | Bill Gates pulled out of a major AI event hours before his scheduled keynote, as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein have intensified. | | | | The proposed bill could do away with daylight saving time as we know it. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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