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Taiwan's President Focuses on Defense in New Year Speech

February 16, 2026

Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, recently shared his Lunar New Year message. He emphasized the importance of boosting the island's defenses. This comes at a time when tensions with China are high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. Lai's message was recorded at a key military radar station.

health

Flying Doctors Keep Lesotho’s Mountain Villages Alive

February 15, 2026

The highlands of Lesotho are a maze of peaks and valleys, making roads rare and travel hard. A team of doctors and nurses flies in helicopters to reach people who otherwise have no way to see a doctor. One of the team’s members, a young dental therapist, has been flying into these remote spots for e

weather

Rain and Snow Coming to the Dry West

February 15, 2026

The western United States is about to get a lot of rain and some snow. A big change in the weather pattern has made this possible. Early Saturday, a storm will move across the Pacific Ocean and reach northern California and parts of Oregon. It will bring heavy rain to those areas. By Sun

weather

Storm Heads to Southern California, Bracing for Heavy Rain and Big Waves

February 15, 2026

Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off

weather

Storm Trio: Snow, Wind and Fire Threat Hit New Mexico

February 13, 2026

A big weather change is coming to the West. A series of Pacific storms will bring a lot of snow, strong winds and a risk of fires to New Mexico next week. The storms are a sharp change from the long dry period that has left California, Utah and Colorado with low snowpacks. Those states worry about w

politics

A Quiet Town Stands Together After Tragedy

February 13, 2026

In the small community of Tumbler Ridge, located deep in British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains, leaders from across Canada gathered to honor those lost in a recent shooting that shocked the nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with opposition figures Pierre Poilievre and Yves‑François Blanchet, pu

weather

Eugene-Springfield: Bracing for a Chilly Surprise

February 13, 2026

Western Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, might see a rare snow event next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast that includes the possibility of freezing temperatures and light snowfall from February 16 to February 18. This weather pattern is expected to bring a mix

politics

Airspace Shutdown: El Paso and New Mexico Fly‑Free for Ten Days

February 11, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a sudden 10‑day ban on all aircraft over El Paso and a large part of southern New Mexico. The order began at 11:30 p. m. Mountain Time on Tuesday and will lift at the same time on February 20. Pilots are warned that ignoring the restriction coul

sports

Balancing Fame, School and a Future: How One Skier Is Redefining Success

February 11, 2026

Eileen Gu has become a household name in the world of sports, not just because she excels on the slopes but also due to her savvy business moves. In 2023, Forbes reported that she earned $23. 1 million, placing her ahead of well‑known athletes like Naomi Osaka and Caitlin Clark. Her wealth comes lar

health

Animals and Healing in the Himalayan Hills

February 11, 2026

In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra

Taiwan's President Focuses on Defense in New Year Speech

Flying Doctors Keep Lesotho’s Mountain Villages Alive

Rain and Snow Coming to the Dry West

Storm Heads to Southern California, Bracing for Heavy Rain and Big Waves

Storm Trio: Snow, Wind and Fire Threat Hit New Mexico

A Quiet Town Stands Together After Tragedy

Eugene-Springfield: Bracing for a Chilly Surprise

Airspace Shutdown: El Paso and New Mexico Fly‑Free for Ten Days

Balancing Fame, School and a Future: How One Skier Is Redefining Success

Animals and Healing in the Himalayan Hills

Airspace Shutdown: El Paso and New Mexico Fly‑Free for Ten Days