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Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

February 15, 2026

The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p

politics

Hot Springs Gets Its First Full-Time Town Boss

February 14, 2026

Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo

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

FBI's Secret Checks Raise Questions

February 13, 2026

A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye

technology

Veteran Innovators Shine in Louisiana Pitch Showdown

February 13, 2026

A Navy veteran just made waves in the business world. Demilade Oloyede, the CEO of AquaGuard, took home first prize at the Veteran Energy and Manufacturing Pitch Competition. This event, held in Louisiana, is all about pushing energy innovation and helping businesses grow. Oloyede's company, AquaGu

sports

Stars and CEOs Tee Off at Pebble Beach 2026

February 12, 2026

The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro‑Am brings together a mix of world‑class golfers, Hollywood icons, business leaders and political figures for two days on the famous links. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the event’s unique pairing concept: every professional from the

entertainment

Game Studio Downsizes After Launching First Title

February 12, 2026

Wildlight Entertainment, the company behind the new game "Highguard, " has recently let go of several employees. This happened just a few weeks after their first game came out. The studio said they had to make this tough choice to keep a smaller team working on the game. They thanked the players who

sports

Golf's Top Stars Shine at Pebble Beach Amidst Wild Weather

February 12, 2026

Pebble Beach is known for its unpredictable weather, and this year is no exception. Players have faced sunshine, high winds, and rain in the days leading up to the tournament. This mix of conditions has made practice rounds quite the adventure. Two golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup, hav

politics

Heartbreak in Bohodukhiv: A Drone Strike Leaves a Family Devastated

February 11, 2026

In the quiet town of Bohodukhiv, about 60 kilometres west of Kharkiv, a tragedy unfolded when a Russian drone struck a house that had become a refuge for a Ukrainian family. The attack claimed the lives of three young children – two boys, one year old each, and a girl, two years old – along with the

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