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Moon Mission Delayed: Why Artemis II Is Pushing Back

February 11, 2026

NASA’s plan to send a crew to the moon after half a century has hit a snag. During a practice launch on January 31, 2026, the rocket that will carry four astronauts began leaking liquid hydrogen. The leak forced engineers to stop the fuel flow, fix it, and then restart—only for the problem to recur

politics

EPA Plans Big Rollback of Climate Rules

February 11, 2026

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w

entertainment

Big Weekend Preview: New Films, Big Numbers

February 11, 2026

The first major weekend of 2026 opens with three big studio releases that target different groups: women, families and men over 25. The headline is a new version of “Wuthering Heights” starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, aiming for a worldwide opening between 70 million and 80 million dollars.

politics

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

February 10, 2026

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

religion

Religion’s Quiet Power in Modern Life

February 10, 2026

The idea that the modern world has shed religion is a myth. Even as Europe claimed a secular age in the seventeenth century, faith still shaped science, politics and everyday values. Think of Francis Bacon: his famous experiments were written in biblical language, and he pictured nature as a woman t

celebrities

Super Bowl Week Turns San Francisco Into a Streetwear Showroom

February 10, 2026

During the week leading up to Super Bowl LX, San Francisco became a hub for fashion and pop culture. Celebrities such as Teyana Taylor, Sofía Vergara, Tiffany Haddish, Becky G, Bad Bunny, Eiza González, Jon Bon Jovi, J Balvin, Jon Hamm, and Kevin Hart gathered in the Bay Area, turning the city into

sports

Champion on Ice: Erin Jackson’s Path to Olympic Glory

February 10, 2026

Erin Jackson began skating at the age of ten in Ocala, Florida. She quickly moved from inline tracks to long‑track speed skating and earned a place on the U. S. Olympic team in 2018, competing in the women’s 500 meters. In Beijing, she broke a decade‑long drought for American speed skaters by winn

politics

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

February 10, 2026

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

crime

Benghazi Attack: New Video Shows Key Suspect at Scene

February 8, 2026

A recently released video, shown only in court, places Zubayar Al‑Bakoush at the U. S. embassy in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. The footage shows him wearing camouflage and standing near the main gate as about twenty armed men burst in, an event that led to the deaths of four Americans. Al‑Bako

sports

First Black Woman in U. S. Olympic Hockey: Laila Edwards' Journey

February 8, 2026

Laila Edwards, an American athlete from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, made history at the 2026 Winter Games by becoming the first black woman to represent the United States in Olympic ice hockey. Her debut match against Czechia ended in a decisive 5‑1 win, with Edwards contributing an assist on the open