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6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche


A group of close friends and experienced skiers had long planned a backcountry trip in the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains, but their trek ended in tragedy as a football-field-sized crush of snow and ice overtook their tour.

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/19/us/california-avalanche-skiers-lake-tahoe-thursday


CNBC’s Official NBA Team Valuations 2026: Three franchises are now worth at least $10 billion


The National Basketball Association posted modest growth during the 2024-25 season but still saw three teams — the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers — reach valuations of at least $10 billion.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/cnbcs-official-nba-team-valuations-2026-how-the-30-franchises-stack-up.html


8 skiers dead after avalanche near Lake Tahoe


Eight people were killed in an avalanche during a backcountry skiing expedition on the California side of Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, authorities said in an update Wednesday. One person is still missing but presumed dead, officials said, as searchers fight near-whiteout conditions. Six others in the party survived, ranging in age from 30 to 55 years old.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/9-skiers-dead-avalanche-lake-tahoe-california-rcna259576


Here are the key developments in the weekslong search for Nancy Guthrie


The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has stretched into a third, anguished week, with mounting pressure on investigators and a family grappling with uncertainty.

https://edition.cnn.com/us/timeline-nancy-guthrie-search