On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, a monstrous "Everest-style" avalanche thundered down Castle Peak near Donner Summit, engulfing a guided group of 15 backcountry skiers. As a ferocious "thunder-snow" blizzard hammers Northern California with up to 40 inches of fresh snow and 80 mph winds, search crews are racing against a freezing clock to find 9 skiers still buried alive.  

President Donald Trump has strongly criticized a new clean energy partnership between California and the United Kingdom, targeting Governor Gavin Newsom and warning against international climate cooperation outside federal leadership. The agreement, signed in London, aims to expand offshore wind collaboration, increase market access, reduce energy costs and accelerate climate innovation. While British officials and California leaders describe the deal as a major step toward economic growth and environmental progress, Trump has dismissed the partnership and intensified his political attacks on Newsom. WATCH