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Celebrity Deaths of 2026: Jesse Jackson and More Stars We Lost This Year
Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026.
The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. On January 11, famed composer Guy Moon died at age 63. Days later, Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at age 50. Later that month, All That alum Kianna Underwood died at age 33, while Midnight Oil cofounder and drummer Rob Hirst died at age 70 and Two Ways With Erica Mena contestant Jardyn “Pee Wee” Walker was fatally shot at 23.
At the end of the month, celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo died from cancer and Catherine O’Hara died at age 71.
In early February, Designing Women’s Camilla Carr died at age 83. Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek and Harold and Maude star Bud Cort both died on February 11, at the age of 48 and 77, respectively. Less than one week later, indie band Manchester Orchestra announced that their drummer, Timothy Very, died at the age of 42, and former NFL star Tre’ Johnson’s death was confirmed by his wife. The athlete was 54. That same week, Robert Duvall died at age 95, Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise’s Cass Lacelle died at age 34, acclaimed songwriter Billy Steinberg died at age 75 and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson died at age 84.
Scroll down to remember all the stars who died in 2026:
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 18, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re a boss.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A tycoon.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter M.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
MOGUL
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
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The Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC is over $90 off at Amazon — level up for under $420
SAVE OVER $90: As of Feb. 17, the Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC has been marked down to $419.97 at Amazon. This saves you $90.02 off its list price of $509.99.
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If you’ve been searching for a desktop computer but don’t want to splash out on a massive build, it’s worth looking into a mini PC. Now is a great time to be shopping, with some great Presidents’ Day deals still live. Over at Amazon, the Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC is among the many deals still live, marked down to $419.97 for a limited time.
The Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC usually comes with a price tag of $509.99, but you can save just over $90 right now. Considering it has a “limited time deal” tag right now, it’s worth keeping in mind that it may not stay on sale for long. Act fast to score it at this low price.
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Don’t let its smaller, compact size fool you. The Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC packs a punch. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor for smooth, speedy performance, alongside 32GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. It can even support up to three displays simultaneously, which is great if you want a multi-monitor setup to maximize productivity.
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Don’t miss out on this great deal on the Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC at Amazon. Curious what else Amazon has on sale right now? Have a look at our rundown of Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale to see what other deals are still live.
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Nothing Phone 4a gets an official launch date
We knew Nothing would be up to something (sorry) during this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but the company just made it official by sending us an invite for the launch of its next smartphone, the Nothing 4a.
The event is technically happening during MWC, which is held from March 2 to 5, 2026, but it will take place in London, UK. It starts at 10:30 a.m. GMT (5:30 a.m. ET), and it will be livestreamed on Nothing’s website.
The invite’s tagline is “something new is coming,” though there’s not a lot of mystery here, as the invite also says that the event is about the Nothing Phone 4a series.
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During last year’s MWC, Nothing launched two smartphones, the Nothing 3a and Nothing 3a Pro. Both were slick-looking, fairly affordable mid-rangers with big displays, big batteries, and a couple of Nothing-specific software features.
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There’s no official world on what, exactly, is coming, but we’re probably going to see Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, both featuring Snapdragon 7-series chips. While Nothing is best known for its monochromatic designs, the new phones will probably be available in several colors.
Fun fact: Nothing’s launch event will be held just one day after Apple’s ‘special experience’ event, where the company is expected to launch a multitude of new products (as referenced by Nothing CEO Carl Pei’s cheeky tweet). As we’ve said in our recent MWC overview, it’s going to be a busy couple of weeks for gadget lovers.
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