Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as the company’s largest-ever incentive for new hosts. Last month, FIFA said it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window. Demand for lodgings during the FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, has been…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s no easy feat to look stylish while braving the subzero temps in New York City, but Dakota Johnson managed to pull it off (no surprise there). The actress nailed an effortlessly chic look while walking the streets of Manhattan wearing an oversized gray sweater, and it looked so cozy that we knew we had to find one of our own. Johnson paired her $2,679 sweater with jeans and a huge scarf for a perfectly casual look. And even though…

Love is (back) in the air at the Winter Olympics. At the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, a supply of about 10,000 free condoms for competing athletes was quickly scooped up in just three days — but they have now been restocked. More condoms were provided to athletes at the beginning of this week, a spokesperson for the Olympics organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed to USA Today. The rubber restocking comes after Italian outlet La Stampa reported a shortage in the villas, due to, in the words of the IOC, “higher-than-anticipated demand.” “Shows that Valentine’s Day is…

Updated February 18, 2026 — 7:29pm,first published 4:13pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAVictorian Labor ministers have launched a blistering and personal attack on barrister Geoffrey Watson, SC, accusing the corruption expert of chasing headlines and describing his evidence that the government turned a blind eye to CFMEU corruption as florid ramblings.The extraordinary comments prompted a fierce rebuke from Watson, who accused Police Minister Anthony Carbines of partaking in Trumpist politics and attacking him…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! After a winter filled with icy conditions and frosty weather, there’s nothing like curating a dreamy wardrobe for a spring vacation. If you’re ready to ditch lackluster weather for sunny skies and oceanfront hotels, Nordstrom has a resort wear collection filled with gems that are sure to make you feel like the best dressed guest around. Whether you’re jetsetting to a dreamy island or roadtripping to a local beach, these picks offer so much versatility. We found dresses, swimsuits, shoes …

B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Now, an oncodermatologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center is warning against biotin use, claiming that it can cause inaccurate, misleading lab test results that can upend patients’ treatment plans. “Biotin does not actually change the levels of hormones in the body, but it interferes with the way those levels could be checked when blood…

Published on 18/02/2026 – 11:19 GMT+1 The European Commission has just launched a formal, priority investigation into the e-commerce giant under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Interested? Let’s unbox this together. Brussels is targeting Shein’s entire business model. They are investigating its addictive design, such as giving users points and rewards to keep them hooked, and demanding transparency about the secret algorithms that drive these products. If Shein is found guilty, it faces multi-million euro fines. France has even threatened to suspend access to the site entirely. And the crackdown does not stop there. Consumer watchdogs are raising the alarm…

By Catherine Morrison Global News Posted February 18, 2026 8:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. Wednesday less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. While in B.C., the prime minister will attend a Liberal Party fundraiser at a private residence in Vancouver, with tickets costing $1,775.Carney’s itinerary says he will be in Richmond, B.C., to celebrate Lunar New Year with community members and will later tour an affordable housing project. The Prime Minister’s…

February 18, 2026 — 7:30pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAThe incoming president of one of Australia’s largest medical colleges has cast doubt on its long-term survival due to concerns over a $40 million IT overhaul, a dysfunctional board, and an external investigation into bullying allegations against the outgoing president.Dr Sharmila Chandran, a Melbourne-based renal physician, is due in May to begin her term as president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP),…

Hours after being arrested following an alleged Mardi Gras party fight, Shia LaBeouf returned to the New Orleans festivities. According to photos obtained by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, February 17, LaBeouf, 39, was spotted holding a plastic cup of what seemed to be beer as he stood watching the annual celebration alongside fellow party goers. The outlet stated that the images were taken earlier that day. (The actor was arrested just after midnight on Tuesday.) Other photos captured LeBeouf hugging a woman on the sidewalk, walking on his own throughout the festivities and checking his phone. He wore dark…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Investigators are working to determine why an 18-year-old Georgia man allegedly ran toward the West Front of the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun Tuesday, prompting a swift response from U.S. Capitol Police.U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the incident unfolded just before noon when Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, exited the vehicle and ran “several hundred yards” toward the building carrying a loaded shotgun and additional rounds of ammunition.Officers intercepted Camacho, ordered him to drop the weapon and get on the ground,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Millions of Catholics across America are heading to church on Ash Wednesday to receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads, a ritual that marks the start of Lent — the season of 40 days leading up to Easter that symbolizes mortality and calls believers to penance and repentance as they draw closer to God during this holy time.Jonathan Roumie, who portrayed Jesus in “The Chosen” and is a primary voice for the Hallow Catholic prayer app, told Fox News Digital this week that “Lent becomes a time for just meditation, peace…

The 16-year-old boy who plunged 50 feet down a New York City bridge shaft Monday night while filming a TikTok prank is recovering in the hospital after being hoisted to safety by a squad of more than 70 firefighters and first responders. The teen was rushed to the Weill Cornell Medical Center in a critical condition, but is now stable, FDNY officials told the Mercury News. Dramatic pictures show the boy being lifted from the shaft on one of the buttresses of the Queensboro Bridge as responders carried out the rescue mission. “This was a confined-space operation, which is a…

While many New Yorkers are still shivering through winter and hibernating indoors, Gotham fashionistas are already thinking ahead to spring — tackling closet cleanouts and reassessing what actually deserves space in their wardrobes. But with the cost of everything on the rise, especially fashion, which has seen a steep year-over-year increase, with prices across the industry almost $20 higher in 2025 compared to 2024 and that number is only expected to increase, according to CNBC — stylish women are following the “cost per wear” approach when it comes to spring cleaning their closets to avoid impulsive shopping sprees. With elaborate…

Published on 18/02/2026 – 12:32 GMT+1 The European Commission has released a strategy to support eastern border regions struggling with economic decline, demographic pressure, and hybrid threats stemming from the war in Ukraine. Nine EU member states – Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria – are set to benefit from the initiative, which targets areas facing reduced investment, falling populations, and disruptions to cross-border activity. The centrepiece of the strategy is EastInvest, a facility that will disburse €28bn in loans in cooperation with the European Investment Bank and the World Bank to revive investment and business…