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Crime Stories Take Center Stage at SXSW Summit

February 26, 2026

Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The

politics

Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

February 24, 2026

A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The

politics

Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

February 18, 2026

A sudden shakeup at one of the world’s biggest port groups shows how a disgraced financier’s reach stretched far beyond the United States. The chief executive of Dubai’s DP World stepped down after his name appeared in a trove of documents released by the U. S. Department of Justice, revealing that

education

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

February 15, 2026

A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o

celebrities

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family Amid Backlash

February 15, 2026

James Van Der Beek's family faced unexpected criticism after setting up a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses following his death from colorectal cancer. Despite raising over $2. 5 million, some questioned the need for financial aid, assuming fame equates to wealth. Celebrities quickly stepped in to

celebrities

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

February 13, 2026

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48 after a long battle with cancer. His family shared the news, highlighting his courage and grace. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in 2023 and had been fighting it ever since. Many stars from Holly

sports

Data‑Driven Skating: How Science Is Shaping the Ice

February 12, 2026

Lindsay Slater Hannigan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, blends research and coaching to help U. S. Figure Skating athletes reach their peak. She is also in Stamford, Connecticut, where she consults for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast. Her team is small—just a handful o

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

entertainment

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

On February 10, a number of well‑known actors and musicians celebrate their birthdays. Among the most notable is actress Laura Dern, who turns 59 this year. A lesser‑known fact about her is that she once directed a segment of the TV movie “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. ” Also turning 52 is Eliza

finance

Lost in the Gift Card Graveyard

February 10, 2026

A San Diego company that sold gift cards to restaurants suddenly closed, and customers are left wondering what will happen to the money they still hold on those cards. The company, which had its cards sold at a major retail chain, announced it would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It also told sho

Crime Stories Take Center Stage at SXSW Summit

Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family Amid Backlash

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

Data‑Driven Skating: How Science Is Shaping the Ice

Religion’s Quiet Power in Modern Life

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10

Lost in the Gift Card Graveyard

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10