CNN 5 Things Skiers Missing Amid Avalanche, Moderna Flu Vaccine Reversal, AI Inequality Fight and more
Feb 18, 2026
Claire Duffy, CNN technology reporter who covers AI and tech policy, joins to discuss the societal stakes of advanced AI. Conversations cover debates about prioritizing misinformation, safety and data privacy. Also covered are a major flu vaccine reversal and news of an avalanche and ongoing search efforts.
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Backcountry Avalanche And Rescue
- At least 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche near Castle Peak by Lake Tahoe and had to shelter in place.
- Rescue teams reached survivors after 11 hours, evacuating six injured while nine remain missing amid worsening weather.
Search For Missing Nancy Guthrie
- Investigators canvassed neighborhoods after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Tucson home on January 31st.
- Promising DNA leads faltered when glove DNA didn't match, and officials are now using genealogical databases to seek leads.
Lethal Strikes Shift Drug Policy
- The U.S. military says strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels killed 11 people as part of a campaign to curb narcotics trafficking.
- Critics note the operations shift from law enforcement to lethal action, raising questions about due process and legal justification.