Friday, February 20, 2026 • 3 min read

The 2026 Winter Olympics end on Sunday. The U.S. currently sits in second place behind Norway, with 27 total medals as of Friday morning. Here’s the latest.

Actor Eric Dane, who played Dr. Mark Sloan, aka “McSteamy,” on Grey’s Anatomy, died at 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. “He led with kindness,” said his Redeeming Love costar Nina Dobrev. Read more tributes. [Yahoo News/Hollywood Reporter]

Forecasters are predicting that a major snowstorm could hit the Northeast this weekend, although computer models don’t agree on whether it’ll be a minor inconvenience or a more disruptive bomb cyclone. Take a look at the scenarios at play. [CNN]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation for misconduct in public office over his Jeffrey Epstein ties, but hasn’t been charged. Some U.S. lawmakers called for him to testify. See King Charles’s response, and what it could mean for the Royals. [BBC News]

President Trump said he’d direct federal agencies to release official files on aliens and UFOs, and accused former President Obama of disclosing classified information related to them during an interview last week, in which Obama suggested they were real. [Reuters]

It’s Woody and the gang vs. Big Tech in Toy Story 5. Pixar released the trailer for the new movie, out on June 19, which has one devastating blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that’s resonating with millennials who grew up with the franchise. Watch it. [Yahoo Entertainment]

In Luck... or Something, Hilary Duff’s sixth studio album, the singer and actress opens up about family, motherhood and a complicated age-gap relationship she had when she was younger. “I just felt really ready to share,” she said. It’s on streaming platforms now. [Billboard]

What happens when an uptight lawyer teams up with a flashy Las Vegas magician to help him win cases? That’s the premise of Netflix’s Strip Law, a new animated comedy featuring the voicing talents of Severance star Adam Scott. [Deadline]

Two hometown rivals go head-to-head as the Clippers face the Lakers at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. For the first time in a while, the Lakers’ three best players are all expected to play after an injury-filled season. [AP]

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In 1998, at 15 years old, Tara Lipinski became the youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history. These days, you’re more likely to see her commentating on figure skating broadcasts or on The Traitors, where she’s competing as a “faithful” with figure skating bestie Johnny Weir. [TV Insider]

This year’s Winter Olympics had a surprise breakout star: Nazgul the Czechoslovakian wolfdog, who unexpectedly joined the end of the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint free race this week. “I was surprised as everyone else,” said Sweden’s Maja Dahlqvist, who won the event. [CNN]

To meet your financial targets, consider using multiple savings accounts and make sure the account type fits your goals. Here’s what to keep in mind. [Yahoo Finance]