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Brad Turcotte Takes the Lead in Country Music's Global Expansion

February 17, 2026

A fresh face is stepping into the spotlight of the country music scene. Brad Turcotte has been appointed as the senior vice president of country at TEG Live, a global touring platform under Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG). This move is a big deal for TEG, as they aim to strengthen their presence

education

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire Young Minds

February 17, 2026

Danielle Jo White Yelito, a dedicated educator from Massachusetts, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2026 Educator Ambassador program with the Science Communication Lab. This initiative empowers teachers to bring real-world science and storytelling into their classrooms, making learning more enga

entertainment

Night‑time Stars and Speed on the Daytona Strip

February 15, 2026

The first race of the NASCAR season, the famous 500‑mile event at Daytona, opened with a splash of pop culture. A country singer lit up the front stretch, a stand‑up comic called the engines to life, and a veteran actor drove the pace car as the field lined up. Miranda Lambert, who first burst on

politics

Europe Faces Fallout While U. S. Remains Calm

February 15, 2026

In Europe, names linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein are sparking real consequences. Politicians, royals and officials are losing jobs or titles after the U. S. government released fresh documents that name them. The fallout is strikingly different from what’s happening across the Atlantic, where man

opinion

A. I. in College: A New Threat or a Tool?

February 15, 2026

Artificial intelligence is growing fast inside universities. Students now use A. I. for homework, research and even job interviews. But the new tools are not always good for learning. Many schools partner with A. I. firms to stay modern or avoid being left behind. These companies often cha

education

Learning the Coast at Fort Ross

February 13, 2026

The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr

politics

Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p

politics

A Lawyer's Hunt for Election Fraud Evidence

February 12, 2026

A lawyer who worked on the "Stop the Steal" campaign after the 2020 election tried to get a U. S. intelligence contractor to look for evidence of voter fraud. This lawyer, Kurt Olsen, wanted the contractor, Mojave Research Inc. , to expand its work and search for issues that could support claims abo

politics

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

February 11, 2026

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

politics

FBI Raid in Georgia Traced to Trump‑Linked Lawyer

February 11, 2026

The FBI seized ballots and voter records in a Fulton County warehouse near Atlanta after a request from a lawyer who once worked with former President Donald Trump. The lawyer, named Kurt Olsen, was appointed by the president to lead an investigation into the 2020 election. He had previously s