How one of California’s deadliest avalanches unfolded
Podcast:Apple News Today Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026 Description: Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. A deadly avalanche killed 8 people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what happened and the challenges that come with avalanche rescue. A massive amount of wastewater has been spewing into the Potomac River after a sewage line break in Maryland, near Washington D.C. Dana Hedgpeth of The Washington Post breaks down how the spill has now become a political dispute. Nordic combined is the only Winter Olympic sport where women don’t compete. USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca joins to discuss how some athletes are trying to change that. Plus, a billionaire former CEO who says he was conned by Epstein, Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial over social media addiction, and a judge finally settled the debate over boneless chicken wings. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.