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Night of Nerve and Nets: All‑Star Saturday Unpacked

February 15, 2026

In the glow of Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, the NBA All‑Star weekend’s star‑buried Saturday night unfurled with a mix of fireworks and strategy. The 3‑point shootout opened the show, featuring Damian Lillard’s comeback after an Achilles tear and a field of talent that stretched from Devin Booker to Norm

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Milan Olympics: A Condom Shortage Reveals More Than Medals

February 15, 2026

During the Winter Games, athletes seemed to treat Valentine’s week like a sprint, racing through free condom supplies and emptying dispensers before the competition began. Organisers had handed out about 10, 000 condoms across city and mountain venues to encourage safe habits among the mostly young,

politics

New Deal Rules in Washington

February 15, 2026

The recent dismissal of the Justice Department’s antitrust chief signals a shift toward a more business‑friendly climate in Washington. Law firms are now drafting memos that reflect the current administration’s willingness to approve corporate mergers, a reversal from last year’s campaign rhetoric t

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Olympics Schedule Clash Leaves Top Freeskier Feeling Short‑Spoken

February 15, 2026

Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di

politics

Teen’s Fight Against Cancer and Immigration Scrutiny Ends in Tragic Loss

February 15, 2026

A young girl named Ofelia Torres was battling a serious illness while her dad faced detention by federal immigration agents. Her story first reached the public eye when her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was taken into custody at a Home Depot in Niles. At that time Ofelia had paused her cance

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Canada’s Powerhouse Returns to Beat Germany

February 15, 2026

The Canadian women’s hockey team won a decisive 5‑1 victory over Germany in the quarterfinals of the Milan Cortina Games, sending them to the semifinals. Captain Marie‑Philip Poulin, who had been sidelined by a knee injury, re‑entered the lineup and scored a power‑play goal that matched her Olymp

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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

entertainment

A Family Circus in a Dark Comedy

February 15, 2026

The film opens on a Spanish beach where a man named Edward, played by Callum Turner, takes a newcomer named George under his wing. George is fresh from Athens and feels out of place, but Edward, who loves fashion and sees everything as a runway, pulls him into a world of flamboyant style. From the s

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New Look for NBA All‑Star Weekend: NBC’s Big Experiment

February 15, 2026

The NBA has brought its midseason showcase back to NBC after a long absence, hoping the partnership can win over fans old and new. NBC’s return is wrapped in a wave of nostalgia, recalling the 1990s when the league exploded under Bob Costas’s voice and the “Roundball Rock” anthem. The network is

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Game Turns Wild as Six Players Leave Court in Big East Showdown

February 15, 2026

A hard‑hit foul sparked a chaotic melee that sent six athletes packing from the arena. The incident happened when Providence forward Duncan Powell delivered a forceful challenge to St. John’s star Bryce Hopkins, sending the former Friar crashing to the floor. Coaches and officials scrambled to regai