How one of California’s deadliest avalanches unfolded

加州最致命的山崩之一是如何发生的

Apple News Today

2026-02-19

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Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office.  A deadly avalanche killed 8 people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what happened and the challenges that come with avalanche rescue. A massive amount of wastewater has been spewing into the Potomac River after a sewage line break in Maryland, near Washington D.C. Dana Hedgpeth of  The Washington Post breaks down how the spill has now become a political dispute. Nordic combined is the only Winter Olympic sport where women don’t compete. USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca joins to discuss how some athletes are trying to change that. Plus, a billionaire former CEO who says he was conned by Epstein, Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial over social media addiction, and a judge finally settled the debate over boneless chicken wings. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.
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  • Good morning.

  • One of the deadliest avalanches in California's history leaves at least eight skiers dead.

  • This slide was around the size of a football field, so it was absolutely massive.

  • San Francisco's KQED explains how the tragedy unfolded.

  • Former Prince Andrew is dramatically arrested at his home,

  • and why one sport at the Winter Games is still men's only.

  • It's Thursday, February 19th.

  • I'm Gideon Resnick.

  • And I'm Cecilia Lay.

  • And this is Apple News Today.

  • Early this morning, a major arrest by UK police.

  • Start with breaking news about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

  • The BBC understands that he has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

  • This comes months after the former prince had been stripped of his titles over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  • He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

  • King Charles III, his older brother, issued a striking statement in response to the news,

  • saying in part, quote,

  • the law must take its course and promise in cooperation from the royal family.

  • Prior to the arrest, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the BBC that,

  • quote, nobody is above the law.