Here’s a roundup of major news from the United States today (Feb 16–17, 2026) 🇺🇸 — covering sports, economy, politics, and society:
AP News
Reuters
Gold for Elana! Meyers Taylor, 41, wins Olympic monobob title at Milan Cortina Games
Ice hockey-US slam door on Sweden to reach women's final with Canada
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🏅 Winter Olympics – Big U.S. Moments
Historic gold medal: American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor (41) won her first Olympic gold in the monobob, bringing her career total to six medals — tying the record for most Olympic medals by a U.S. woman and marking a major moment for Team USA. �
AP News
Women’s ice hockey final: The U.S. women’s team dominated Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold-medal game, continuing one of the country’s strongest Olympic rivalries. �
Reuters
📊 Politics & Economy
Political buzzword shift: “Affordability” is emerging as a key theme in U.S. political debates — reflecting public concerns that everyday costs like housing and healthcare are outpacing wage growth. �
The Washington Post
Farm economy stress: U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 46 % in 2025, signaling deepening financial strain on rural and agricultural sectors. �
New Orleans CityBusiness
✈️ National Issues
Partial federal funding/tSA concerns: A partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security is raising concerns about travel disruption during peak Spring Break and in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup hosted partly in the U.S. �
The Sun
📌 Other Notable Current Info
The U.S. is actively featured at the 2026 Winter Olympics with multiple medal contenders and live results. �
NBC Olympics
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