CNN 5 Things Missing Skiers Update, Historic Social Media Trial, Epic Gold Medal Win and more
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Feb 18, 2026 Claire Duffy, CNN reporter who provides on-the-ground coverage and interviews. She covers the tragic Lake Tahoe avalanche search and rescue developments. She breaks down landmark testimony from Meta about social media and youth. She also touches on legal fallout around Epstein ties and a possible US-Israel military move, plus an astonishing Olympic alpine gold win.
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Tragic Avalanche In Sierra Nevada
- Nine backcountry skiers were caught in a California avalanche near Lake Tahoe and eight have been found dead.
- Sheriff Shannon Moon said one remains missing and rescuers face unsafe snow and debris conditions.
Zuckerberg Faces Historic Social Media Trial
- Mark Zuckerberg testified about Instagram allegedly addicting young people and harming mental health.
- He defended Meta's safety efforts while facing questions on under-13 access and harmful beauty filters.
Wexner Denies Role In Epstein Network
- Les Wexner testified he was conned by Jeffrey Epstein and denied knowledge of Epstein's trafficking crimes.
- Representative Robert Garcia countered, saying Wexner admitted Epstein had access to his wealth and traveled on Epstein's plane and island.