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Venice wrestling wins first IBT district championship since 2015
2026-02-21

Venice wrestling wins first IBT district championship since 2015

SARASOTA — Venice will add some more hardware to its trophy case after the the wrestling team continued its stellar 2025-26 campaign on Friday at Sarasota High.

Dugout col
2026-02-21

Dugout col

The Major League baseball season opens in 37 days; we can do this.

Emily LeGette Walks Off App State, Softball Improves To 13-0 Sweep Doubleheader
2026-02-21

Emily LeGette Walks Off App State, Softball Improves To 13-0 Sweep Doubleheader

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - In a pressure-filled moment, Emily LeGette stepped up to the plate with a runner on second in the extra innings. She stepped back into the box for a 2-1 pitch. She proceeded to launch a ball to deep right-center for her first career walk-off home run, sending Carolina home with a 5-3 victory to clinch a doubleheader sweep.

Eric Dane’s Friends Launch GoFundMe to Support Actor’s Two Daughters After His Death
2026-02-21

Eric Dane’s Friends Launch GoFundMe to Support Actor’s Two Daughters After His Death

The 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star died on Thursday at the age of 53 after he revealed in April that he was diagnosed with ALS.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Highlights
2026-02-21

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 02/20/2026

The Secret to Staying ‘Married’ to Lisa Kudrow for Decades
2026-02-21

The Secret to Staying ‘Married’ to Lisa Kudrow for Decades

Photo Illustration by Victoria Sunday/The Daily Beast/Getty Images/HBO MAXThe actor behind one of TV’s longest-running marriages said the key to their 21-year relationship is remembering the reason why they’re together. “You can’t sustain scorn, resentment, anger, annoyance,” Damian Young, Lisa Kudrow’s onscreen husband on HBO’s The Comeback, told Obsessed: The Podcast host Kevin Fallon. “There has to be a reason why these people are together.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

LaMelo Ball nails it from behind the arc
2026-02-21

LaMelo Ball nails it from behind the arc

LaMelo Ball nails it from behind the arc, 02/20/2026

Longueuil salon ruling sparks renewed debate on gender‐based pricing
2026-02-21

Longueuil salon ruling sparks renewed debate on gender‐based pricing

The Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a Longueuil hair salon to pay $500 in damages to a non-binary client who said they were forced to choose between a “men’s” or “women’s” haircut when booking an appointment. Even though the salon updated its website after the complaint was filed in 2023, the client pursued the case [...]The post Longueuil salon ruling sparks renewed debate on gender‐based pricing appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

UCLA Star Alysa Liu Shines at Olympics
2026-02-21

UCLA Star Alysa Liu Shines at Olympics

USA figure skater Alysa Liu took home gold in a shocking result after two amazing performances, dethroning three star Japanese skaters.

Activists rally to raise $10 million to preserve land from luxury development near Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear
2026-02-21

Activists rally to raise $10 million to preserve land from luxury development near Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear

Activists and environmentalists in Big Bear are rallying to raise enough money to stop plans for a luxury housing and marina development less than a mile away from bald eagles Jackie and Shadow’s nest. The conservation group Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) said the proposed development would take over an undisturbed area known as [...]

Snoop Dogg gets lessons from Kaysha Love
2026-02-21

Snoop Dogg gets lessons from Kaysha Love

American bobsledder Kaysha Love teaches Snoop Dogg how to slide down a hill, resulting in some hilarious reactions during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Braves lose traction in second half of loss
2026-02-21

Braves lose traction in second half of loss

POTTSVILLE — As their bus made its way back to Northumberland County, the Shikellamy players and coaches would no doubt ponder a pair of puzzling questions.

High school highlights for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
2026-02-21

High school highlights for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Read about top performances by area high school players.

Egg Harbor pulls away in fourth to beat Gloucester Tech - Boys basketball recap
2026-02-21

Egg Harbor pulls away in fourth to beat Gloucester Tech - Boys basketball recap

Egg Harbor pulls away in fourth to beat Gloucester Tech - Boys basketball recap

Child luring incident in Silver Spring Township never occurred: police
2026-02-21

Child luring incident in Silver Spring Township never occurred: police

Police determined the Thursday morning incident never occurred after reviewing video footage and re-interviewing the girl and her family.

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
2026-02-21

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists

The USA-Canada men’s hockey wait is finally over — and 4 Nations was just a taste
2026-02-21

The USA-Canada men’s hockey wait is finally over — and 4 Nations was just a taste

This generation of American and Canadian NHL superstars will finally meet on behalf of their nations for a gold-or-bust game.

FBI investigates possible terrorist plot after driver tries to ram LADWP substation in Nevada
2026-02-21

FBI investigates possible terrorist plot after driver tries to ram LADWP substation in Nevada

A man is dead after trying to crash his vehicle into a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power substation not far from the Hoover Dam this week, authorities said, in what they alleged was an attempted terrorist attack. Las...

Off-duty police officer, family injured after crash with semi-truck
2026-02-21

Off-duty police officer, family injured after crash with semi-truck

The off-duty officer was driving in a police squad car when the accident occurred Thursday evening.

Code violations prompt KCMO to shut down Status Nightclub after deadly shooting
2026-02-21

Code violations prompt KCMO to shut down Status Nightclub after deadly shooting

Building code violations led Kansas City, Missouri, to revoke the occupancy license of the Status Nightclub, where two people were killed and two more were injured in a shooting Sunday, Feb. 15.

2026-02-21

The New Tag-Team Name For Nia Jax & Lash Legend Is ...... ?

Nia Jax and Lash Legend have officially unveiled their new tag team name in WWE. During the February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown, the pair spoke with Byron Saxton in a backstage interview, where Jax announced that they will now be known as “The Irresistible Forces.” The newly named duo also confirmed they are set [...]The post The New Tag-Team Name For Nia Jax & Lash Legend Is ...... ? appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com.

Donald Trump imposes 10% tariff on 'all countries' after Supreme Court ruling
2026-02-21

Donald Trump imposes 10% tariff on 'all countries' after Supreme Court ruling

US President Donald Trump said the new tariffs would be in place 'almost immediately' after the US Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal tariffs policy, which was widely used by his and Joe Biden's administrations

Live in Esperance and have an opinion about its future? There’s a survey for you
2026-02-21

Live in Esperance and have an opinion about its future? There’s a survey for you

Those who live in Esperance have a chance to share their thoughts about the neighborhood’s future through a community-led survey. The link to the survey is here. The survey asks [...]

Nissan recalls over 600,000 Rogue SUVs due to safety concerns
2026-02-21

Nissan recalls over 600,000 Rogue SUVs due to safety concerns

Nissan has issued a recall for over 600,000 Rogue vehicles due to two different issues that could put the SUVs at risk for a crash, including engine failure and a potentially broken electronic throttle body system.

Newsom unveils major transformation at infamous California prison
2026-02-21

Newsom unveils major transformation at infamous California prison

Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday unveiled a new transformation at the infamous San Quentin prison in the San Francisco Bay Area. The San Quentin Learning Center, an education and job training center to help inmates learn skills and get certifications to find jobs when they’re released, is now complete. Some opponents argue that the $240 [...]

Ceremony in York County will honor Ofc. Andrew Duarte one year after death
2026-02-21

Ceremony in York County will honor Ofc. Andrew Duarte one year after death

The event marks one year since Duarte was killed during a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial that also left the gunman dead and multiple people injured.

ICE has purchased N.J. warehouse for use as a detention center, officials confirm
2026-02-21

ICE has purchased N.J. warehouse for use as a detention center, officials confirm

Officials confirmed that a warehouse in Morris County was sold to ICE.

Addams Clan Musical Proves That Families Are Complicated
2026-02-21

Addams Clan Musical Proves That Families Are Complicated

Lights Up! Theatre Company will stage the dark but heartwarming musical comedy “The Addams Family,” Thursday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15 at the Marjorie Luke Theater in Santa Barbara. The [...]The post Addams Clan Musical Proves That Families Are Complicated appeared first on Noozhawk.

Visit Buffalo highlights economic power of Black family reunions with upcoming event
2026-02-21

Visit Buffalo highlights economic power of Black family reunions with upcoming event

Family reunions are major economic drivers for cities across the country, especially within the Black community.

What the Supreme Court's tariff ruling could mean for your wallet
2026-02-21

What the Supreme Court's tariff ruling could mean for your wallet

Don't expect a cheaper grocery bill tomorrow even after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad's death. Now she's on trial for his killing
2026-02-21

A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad's death. Now she's on trial for his killing

A year after her husband died, a mother of three in Utah self-published a children’s book that she said helped her sons cope with the sudden loss. Kouri Richins promoted her book “Are You With Me?” on a local TV station and drew praise for helping young children process the death of a parent.Weeks after the book’s publication in 2023, she was arrested in her husband’s death and charged with murder.The arrest sent shock waves through her small mountain town just outside Park City, where a 12-person jury is set to decide her fate in a monthlong trial that starts Monday.Richins, 35, faces nearly three dozen counts in connection with her husband’s death, including aggravated murder, attempted murder, forgery, mortgage fraud and insurance fraud. She has pleaded not guilty.Prosecutors say she killed her husband, Eric Richins, at their home in March 2022 by slipping fentanyl into a cocktail that he drank. They say she was deep in debt and killed him for financial gain while planning a future with another man she was seeing on the side.The chilling case of a once-respected local author accused of profiting off her own violent crime has captivated true-crime enthusiasts in the years since her arrest. Once lauded as a touching read, her book has since become a tool for prosecutors in arguing that she carried out a calculated killing.UtahAug 28, 2024Utah grief author Kouri Richins set to stand trial in husband's poisoning deathUtahMar 27, 2024Utah grief author accused of poisoning husband allegedly also tried to kill him on Valentine's DayUtahSep 22, 2023Couple who bought house from Utah mom charged with killing husband feel like ‘bystanders in her path of destruction'Her defense attorneys, Wendy Lewis, Kathy Nester and Alex Ramos, said they are confident the jury will rule in Richins’ favor after hearing her side of the story.“Kouri has waited nearly three years for this moment: the opportunity to have the facts of this case heard by a jury, free from the prosecution’s narrative that has dominated headlines since her arrest,” her legal team said in a statement. “What the public has been told bears little resemblance to the truth.”Documents allege two poisoningsOn the night of her husband’s death, Richins called 911 to report that she had found him “cold to the touch” at the foot of their bed, according to the police report. He was pronounced dead, and a medical examiner later found five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his system.That was not her first attempt on his life, charging documents allege.A month earlier, on Valentine’s Day, Eric Richins told friends he broke out in hives and blacked out after taking one bite of a sandwich that Richins had left for him. She had bought the sandwich the same week police say she also purchased fentanyl pills from the family’s housekeeper. Opioids, including fentanyl, can cause severe allergic reactions.After injecting himself with his son’s EpiPen and chugging the allergy medication Benadryl, Eric Richins woke from a deep sleep and called a friend to say, “I think my wife tried to poison me,” the friend said in a written testimony.A day after Valentine’s Day, Kouri Richins texted her alleged lover, “If he could just go away ... life would be so perfect.”Key witnessesThe friend Eric Richins called that night and the housekeeper who claims to have sold his wife the drugs could be key witnesses in the upcoming trial. Others may include family members and the man with whom Kouri Richins was allegedly having an affair.The prosecution’s star witness, housekeeper Carmen Lauber, told police she gave Richins fentanyl pills she bought from a dealer a couple of days before Valentine’s Day. Later that month, Richins allegedly told the housekeeper that the pills she provided were not strong enough and asked her to procure stronger fentanyl, according to charging documents.Defense attorneys are expected to argue that Lauber did not actually give Richins fentanyl and was motivated to lie for legal protection. Lauber is not charged in connection with the case, and detectives said at an earlier hearing that she had been granted immunity.No fentanyl pills were ever found in Richins’ home, and the housekeeper’s dealer said he was in jail and detoxing from drug use when he told detectives in 2023 that he had sold Lauber fentanyl. He later said in a sworn affidavit that he only sold her the opioid OxyContin.Money as motivationCharging documents indicate Eric Richins met with a divorce attorney and an estate planner in October 2020, a month after he discovered that his wife made some major financial decisions without his knowledge. She had a negative bank account balance, owed lenders more than $1.8 million and was being sued by a creditor, according to court documents.Prosecutors say Kouri Richins mistakenly believed she would inherit her husband’s estate under terms of their prenuptial agreement. She had also opened numerous life insurance policies on her husband without his knowledge, with benefits totaling nearly $2 million, prosecutors allege.She is also accused of forging loan applications and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after her husband’s death.

2026-02-21

When Will Liv Morgan Pick Her WWE WrestleMania 42 Opponent?

WWE WrestleMania 42 is drawing closer, and Liv Morgan is ready to make a major decision. WWE has announced that Morgan will reveal her WrestleMania 42 opponent during the February 23 episode of WWE RAW. The news was shared across the company’s social media platforms, confirming that the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble winner will announce [...]The post When Will Liv Morgan Pick Her WWE WrestleMania 42 Opponent? appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com.

2026-02-21

From the Sandlot to the Jumbotron: New AI-Enhanced Baseball Anthem Receives Acknowledgement from MLB Commissioner

MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the crack of the bat returns for Spring Training, Florida songwriter Alan Ross Frisher is swinging for the fences with the release of his new music video, “Playball Baseball Game.” The song, which has already caught the attention of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, arrives just in time to become the soundtrack of the 2026 season.

Eric Dane’s friends set up $250K GoFundMe after actor’s death
2026-02-21

Eric Dane’s friends set up $250K GoFundMe after actor’s death

The "Euphoria" actor died on Thursday after a battle with ALS.

How JFK Jr. and Princess Diana once met in secret at New York's Carlyle Hotel
2026-02-21

How JFK Jr. and Princess Diana once met in secret at New York's Carlyle Hotel

JFK Jr. secretly met Princess Diana at New York's Carlyle Hotel in 1995, hoping to land her on the cover of his magazine George.

2026-02-21

B.C. billionaire's property firms argue $91M tax bill will jeopardize future projects - CBC

B.C. billionaire's property firms argue $91M tax bill will jeopardize future projects CBCB.C. property firms say $91M tax bill will jeopardize construction CityNews HalifaxBC property firms say $91M tax bill will jeopardize construction MSN

Puzzle Spy International Will Begin Its Mission on Steam This March
2026-02-21

Puzzle Spy International Will Begin Its Mission on Steam This March

Travel-Friendly Cake has announced that its 1960s-inspired spy adventure Puzzle Spy International will launch on Steam on March 30, 2026.The post Puzzle Spy International Will Begin Its Mission on Steam This March appeared first on COGconnected.

Saturday’s TV/Radio listings (Feb. 21)
2026-02-21

Saturday’s TV/Radio listings (Feb. 21)

FC Dallas takes on Toronto FC as the MLS returns for a new season of soccer.

CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Plans $0.37 Quarterly Dividend
2026-02-21

CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Plans $0.37 Quarterly Dividend

CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVI – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 18th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of 0.37 per share by the oil and gas company on Monday, March 9th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 7.2%. The ex-dividend [...]

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:32 p.m. EST
2026-02-21

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 9:32 p.m. EST

Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

Important Lessons Every Beginner Writer Should Know
2026-02-21

Important Lessons Every Beginner Writer Should Know

Becoming a writer is easy, but becoming serious about your writing is a whole lot harder and more complex. Here are some important lessons every beginner writer should know.

Alkami Technology (NASDAQ:ALKT) Sets New 12-Month Low Following Analyst Downgrade
2026-02-21

Alkami Technology (NASDAQ:ALKT) Sets New 12-Month Low Following Analyst Downgrade

Alkami Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALKT – Get Free Report)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on the stock from $38.00 to $22.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the stock. Alkami Technology traded as low as $15.73 [...]

Globant (NYSE:GLOB) Reaches New 1-Year Low on Analyst Downgrade
2026-02-21

Globant (NYSE:GLOB) Reaches New 1-Year Low on Analyst Downgrade

Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB – Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week low during trading on Wednesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on the stock from $75.00 to $68.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Globant traded as low as $47.61 and last traded at [...]

Furb’s Adorable $22 Find Is a Soft and Squeaky Playtime Upgrade for Your Furry Friend
2026-02-21

Furb’s Adorable $22 Find Is a Soft and Squeaky Playtime Upgrade for Your Furry Friend

Just the thing to make spring play sessions even more fun.

Pemicu Hujan dan Angin Kencang di Awal Ramadhan
2026-02-21

Pemicu Hujan dan Angin Kencang di Awal Ramadhan

Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) mengimbau masyarakat dan sejumlah pihak untuk waspada terhadap potensi cuaca ekstrem sepekan.

Could This $14 Stock Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status?
2026-02-21

Could This $14 Stock Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status?

NuScale Power is down 12% in 2026. Is this a golden opportunity to buy the dip?

The 1 Stock I’d Keep Forever Inside a TFSA
2026-02-21

The 1 Stock I’d Keep Forever Inside a TFSA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is a great income stock with long-term growth potential to buy and hold in the TFSA.The post The 1 Stock I’d Keep Forever Inside a TFSA appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Walmart's bestselling $100 universal travel adapter is on sale for $21, and it's portable and convenient
2026-02-21

Walmart's bestselling $100 universal travel adapter is on sale for $21, and it's portable and convenient

The Famoo Universal International Travel Adapter is on sale at Walmart for 79% off, and one shopper called it "very convenient."

Scotts Bluff County OKs zoning changes on guest houses, event venues
2026-02-21

Scotts Bluff County OKs zoning changes on guest houses, event venues

Scotts Bluff County commissioners approved new zoning rules on guest houses, event venues, ag-estate splits and late building permits after lengthy public hearings Tuesday.

Managing the invisible ledger of life requires effort
2026-02-21

Managing the invisible ledger of life requires effort

What if each day you were required to make a withdrawal from an account you couldn’t know the remaining balance? Would you spend that money differently? Life is like that.

2026-02-21

PayPal Flaw Exposed Email Addresses, Social Security Numbers for 6 Months

PayPal disclosed a software error in its Working Capital platform that exposed sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers, for months in 2025.The post PayPal Flaw Exposed Email Addresses, Social Security Numbers for 6 Months appeared first on TechRepublic.

Manitoba pledges $100K to Punjabi Chamber of Commerce for extortion helpline
2026-02-21

Manitoba pledges $100K to Punjabi Chamber of Commerce for extortion helpline

The Manitoba government has promised $100,000 for the Punjabi Chamber of Commerce to strengthen outreach and support for Punjabi business owners, following a surge in extortion cases reported across the country.

Trump tariffs: Arizona businesses weigh in on SCOTUS ruling
2026-02-21

Trump tariffs: Arizona businesses weigh in on SCOTUS ruling

Business leaders in the Phoenix area are weighing in on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The court ruled that a law known as IEEPA does not authorize Trump to impose his global tariffs.

KB5077230 Adds Peripheral Fingerprint Support for Enhanced Windows Hello Sign-In Security & More
2026-02-21

KB5077230 Adds Peripheral Fingerprint Support for Enhanced Windows Hello Sign-In Security & More

A new build, 28020.1619, is available for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel under KB5077230. While this build focuses on features like Cross-Device Resume and Narrator, voice and authentication tools have also gotten attention. First up, Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-In Security now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. Previously limited to built-in biometric readers, users can now [...]

Santee Cooper Board Approves $460 Million Bond Sale
2026-02-21

Santee Cooper Board Approves $460 Million Bond Sale

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has unanimously approved the sale of approximately $460 million in bonds aimed at funding major infrastructure upgrades while refinancing older, higher-cost debt.The post Santee Cooper Board Approves $460 Million Bond Sale first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.

Edmonds School Board to hear December 2025 budget report, elementary student math presentations Feb. 24
2026-02-21

Edmonds School Board to hear December 2025 budget report, elementary student math presentations Feb. 24

At the Feb. 24 business meeting, the Edmonds School Board will hear a budget report for December 2025 from Executive Director of Business and Finance Lydia Sellie. This will cover [...]

New grocery store taking over former Philz Coffee spot on 24th St.
2026-02-21

New grocery store taking over former Philz Coffee spot on 24th St.

The store will have a selection of organic, Mexican and Arabic groceries, according to a construction worker at the site. New grocery store taking over former Philz Coffee spot on 24th St.

Egg price drop benefits consumers, threatens farmers’ livelihoods
2026-02-21

Egg price drop benefits consumers, threatens farmers’ livelihoods

Egg prices have plummeted, resulting in financial losses for American farmers, while consumers benefit from lower prices at the grocery store.

This Is The Most Satisfying Car Brand To Drive, According To Consumer Reports' Rankings
2026-02-21

This Is The Most Satisfying Car Brand To Drive, According To Consumer Reports' Rankings

The car brand Consumer Reports anointed as tops to drive ranks high in all categories of the magazine's survey. CR's testing, though, shows lesser results.

Bernie Sanders takes his anti-billionaire message to the heart of Silicon Valley
2026-02-21

Bernie Sanders takes his anti-billionaire message to the heart of Silicon Valley

Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed the "multi-billionaires" running the nation's largest tech companies while speaking in the heart of Silicon Valley, alongside...

2026-02-21

Netflix's Ted Sarandos on Future of HBO Max as He Fights to Seal WB Deal - Variety

Netflix's Ted Sarandos on Future of HBO Max as He Fights to Seal WB Deal VarietyExclusive: Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say ReutersTed Sarandos Says James Cameron Is “Part of the Paramount Disinformation Campaign” on Warner Bros. Deal The Hollywood ReporterWarner Bros Rejects Paramount's Latest Bid But Gives David Ellison's Firm A Week To Submit 'Best And Final' Offer— WBD, PSKY Stock Up Before The Bell Yahoo FinanceParamount Skydance, Which Doesn’t Have a Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Claims Its Proposed WBD Takeover Has Cleared DOJ Antitrust Review Variety

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs leaves Mexico in cautious wait-and-see mode
2026-02-21

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs leaves Mexico in cautious wait-and-see mode

Mexico's secretary of the economy, Marcelo Ebrard, urged "prudence" Friday in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating part of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff regimen.

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
2026-02-21

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in...

2026-02-21

Riviera Newcomers Penge and Bridgeman Share Lead at Genesis With McIlroy on Their Heels

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman are playing Riviera for the first time and like what they see

Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'
2026-02-21

Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man'

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) — The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a world-class con...

Luxury EV Maker Lucid Cuts 12% Of Workforce In Profitability Push
2026-02-21

Luxury EV Maker Lucid Cuts 12% Of Workforce In Profitability Push

Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) is cutting 12% of its global workforce as the luxury EV maker moves to streamline operations and push closer to profitability after a turbulent year.The reductions, expected to impact hundreds of employees, are designed to “operate with greater efficiency and deliver on commitments to gross margin improvement and long-term growth,” a spokesperson for the company told Benzinga in an emailed statement. Lucid had about 6,800 full-time employees at the end of 2024, suggesting the layoffs will affect a significant portion of its salaried staff. Hourly workers at its Arizona production facility are not included in the cuts, the spokesperson added. The news was first reported by TechCrunch, citing an internal memo from interim CEO Marc ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it
2026-02-21

Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it

It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, organizers pledged that virtually all of the electricity would be clean.The organizing committee said that energy use is where they can make the most meaningful impact, since it has been one of the main drivers of planet-warming emissions at major events. And Italy’s largest electricity company, Enel, guaranteed the supply of entirely certified renewable electricity for event venues.Here’s a look at what that means:To guarantee 100% renewable energy, Enel bought certificates The organizing committee said in its sustainability report from September that its Games-time electrical energy would be 100% green, fed by certified renewable sources. In rare cases where temporary power generation is required, hydrotreated vegetable oil would be substituted for traditional diesel fuels, it said.“This is also an opportunity to contribute to a broader shift — showing athletes, spectators and future host cities that cleaner energy solutions are increasingly viable for events of this scale,” the committee said Friday in a statement to The Associated Press. “We hope the steps taken for these Games can support ongoing progress across major events.”Enel said it is supplying 85 gigawatt-hours of power for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It bought “guarantee of origin” (GO) certificates on the market from renewable energy plants to cover the entire Games’ energy demand.GO certificates are a European mechanism created in 2001. Each certificate corresponds to 1 megawatt hour of electricity produced using a certified renewable source. Certificates are a way to prove your energy is greenThese certificates are traded on the power market, in negotiations between companies or through brokers.Once used, they are canceled to prevent the same megawatt hour from being claimed twice. This system is meant to support the development of renewable sources, by helping companies meet their green energy targets.Enel told the AP in a statement that its commitment to cleanly lighting up the events “translates the values of sustainability and inclusion inherent in the Games into concrete terms, combining technological innovation and environmental protection.” While many say GOs are vital to promote Earth’s decarbonization, the system has its detractors. Matteo Villa, who leads the data lab at the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, said it is a “great way to promote your event,” but it’s not making Italy cleaner or more renewable. The Games can only be as clean, or as sustainable, as the whole of Italy, Villa added. Enel says it’s producing a lot of clean electricity in ItalyNearly three-quarters of the electricity Enel produced in Italy in 2025 was carbon-free, according to its preliminary full-year operational data. About 50% came from hydropower, followed by 17% geothermal and less than 10% from wind, solar and other renewables. The remainder was mostly from gas-fired power plants. Many power plants that use water to produce electricity are in northern Italy, where mountains and rivers make for highly productive facilities. But Italy’s national grid is still largely reliant on fossil fuels, according country-specific data from the International Energy Agency. Enel built new primary substations in Livigno and Arabba, so electricity could be distributed throughout the territory. It also built and upgraded distribution infrastructure in the Livigno, Bormio and Cortina areas, which will benefit residents after the Games end. Enel has a spot in the fan village in Cortina, where events are livestreamed. Another challenge: emissions from spectators and athletes travelingSustainability has been a major focus for the Games, as both the organizers and the International Olympic Committee seek to model how to cut carbon pollution while running a major event. Researchers say the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years. “Every Games we strive to push innovation in sustainability, reduce the overall impact and the carbon footprint,” Julie Duffus, the IOC’s head of sustainability, told the AP Friday. She highlighted the use of clean power, upgrades to the energy system and the way these Games were designed so that most venues would be existing or temporary. Matteo Di Castelnuovo, a professor of energy economics at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, said he expects the Olympics will stay committed to clean energy, and that “the challenge lies somewhere else to make them greener.” The thornier issue for Olympic organizers, and for any business, is figuring out how to reduce the emissions they do not have direct control over, notably those stemming from transportation, he added.The amount of greenhouse gases estimated to be released into the atmosphere as a result of the Games is similar to the emissions of 4 million average-sized, gasoline-fueled cars driving from Paris to Rome, the organizing committee said in its greenhouse gas management strategy. The largest share of the carbon footprint are activities indirectly related to the Games, such as accommodations and spectator travel. Air travel is a significant contributor because burning jet fuel releases carbon dioxide. Karl Stoss, who chairs the Games’ Future Host Commission, has said they may need to eventually reduce the number of sports, athletes and spectators who attend. Many skiers, including Team USA members Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, expressed concern during the Games about climate change accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers.___Associated Press writer Colleen Barry and video journalist Brittany Peterson in Milan contributed to this report.

Your Android Phone’s AI Apps May Be Quietly Leaking Your Most Sensitive Data
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A new investigation reveals that dozens of AI-powered Android apps are leaking sensitive personal data, including conversations, photos, and location information, through weak encryption and opaque third-party sharing practices, raising urgent questions about Google's oversight and regulatory gaps.

The Surprising Connection Between Spruce Trees, Pine Siskins, and Salmonella Outbreaks
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The Surprising Connection Between Spruce Trees, Pine Siskins, and Salmonella Outbreaks

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Trump’s New Trade Agenda Is on a Collision Course With Midterms
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Trump’s New Trade Agenda Is on a Collision Course With Midterms

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OpenAI’s Chatbot Coached a Mass Shooter Before His Rampage — And the Industry Still Has No Real Guardrails
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NASA’s Starliner Reckoning: How a ‘Type A Mishap’ Classification Exposes the Deepest Cracks in Boeing’s Human Spaceflight Program
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Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Says He Will Return to Pro Boxing 9 Years After His Retirement

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies

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Pushing the right buttons: Fern guides its embryo's sense of up and down
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Passing on fundamental life lessons from parent to offspring is not unique to humans and animals. Ferns do it too. Not with words, but through pressure. By applying force at precisely the right locations, a fern tells its embryo what is up and what is down, and therefore where roots and leaves should develop. This phenomenon was discovered by Ph.D. candidate Sjoerd Woudenberg in his research on the fern Ceratopteris richardii. He defended his doctoral thesis at Wageningen University & Research.

Lucid cuts hundreds of workers in latest blow to EV industry
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Multimaterial 3D printer builds fully functional electric motor from scratch in hours
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British police search ex-Prince Andrew’s former home one day after his arrest
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Congressional committee asks FBI to reveal plans for catching online child predators in 764 network
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Rare triplet superconductor findings offer the ultimate key to stable quantum computing
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Eight wins for Sandia at the 2025 R&D 100 Awards
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Sandia National Laboratories earned eight honors in the 2025 R&D 100 Awards, including seven technology awards and the program's Researcher of the Year professional award. Hosted by R&D World, the awards recognize 100 of the year's most significant technological advancements worldwide.

The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences is Now Accepting Applications for Summer Research Opportunity Fellowships
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The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences is Now Accepting Applications for Summer Research Opportunity Fellowships

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Stunning New Maps of Myelin-Making Mouse Brain Cells Advance Understanding of Nervous System Disorders
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In Tampa, storm-weary residents detail the costs of extreme weather
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Linguist explains how AI makes fake news more credible
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Fake news generated by AI is often perceived as more credible than texts written by humans. That worries linguist Silje Susanne Alvestad. In 2017, "fake news" was chosen as the new word of the year by the Language Council of Norway. But what are the linguistic features of fake news, and can fake news be uncovered on the basis of linguistic traits? Linguist Silje Susanne Alvestad has examined this in the project "Fakespeak—the language of fake news." She and her research colleagues have investigated the language of fake news in English, Russian and Norwegian.

Kumar Named to ACMA Emerging Leaders Program for 2026
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Vipin Kumar, a composites manufacturing researcher at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named one of 21 rising professionals nationwide for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). The competitive, year-long program develops future leaders in the composites industry through professional development, industry engagement and advocacy training, preparing participants to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing in the United States.

STAT+: Nature Medicine to investigate study that found cancer treatment is better in morning
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These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
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Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world. It's World Pangolin Day on Saturday. Pangolins or pangolin products outstrip any other...

Australia's happiness crisis could cost us our global mojo
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Along with cricket, thongs and backyard barbecues, the arrival of the annual Australian Lamb ad has become synonymous with an Australian summer. What began back in 2005 as a pitch to get Australians eating more lamb has since become a yearly cultural icon that tackles an issue that resonates with the moment—from border closures during COVID to the generation gap.

Slides – Sponsored Projects Federal Update
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Slides – Sponsored Projects Federal Update

Dear Colleagues: Thank you to all who joined the Sponsored Projects Federal Update this week. A copy of the slide deck is now available at: https://research.uci.edu/federal-impacts/town-halls/. Regards, Jeff Warner Senior Director, Sponsored Projects ...

Endangered Kenyan antelopes rescued after being stranded at Palm Beach airport
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Six PNNL Researchers Win DOE Early Career Research Awards
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Six PNNL Researchers Win DOE Early Career Research Awards

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‘Stellar rotation’: Supercomputers expose the hidden mixing engine inside red giants
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A rethink is needed on zero-tolerance school behavior policies
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B.C. invests $1.9M in 10 UVic research projects
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SMARTRENT CO-FOUNDER JOINS 1VALET AS CEO
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SMARTRENT CO-FOUNDER JOINS 1VALET AS CEO

Leadership Transition Positions 1VALET to Scale Its Unified Smart Building Operating System Across North AmericaOTTAWA, ON, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - 1VALET Corp. ("1VALET" or the "Company"), a leader in smart building operating systems and video intercoms, today announced the appointment of Demetrios Barnes as Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Barnes brings deep operational, go-to-market, and capital markets experience to 1VALET. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of SmartRent, where he helped scale the business into a global proptech platform and supported its transition to a publicly traded company. His career spans high-growth startups and scaled operating environments, with a consistent focus on execution, customer outcomes, and disciplined growth across hardware, software, and services.As part of this leadership evolution, Jean-Pierre Poulin, founder of 1VALET, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. In this ...Full story available on Benzinga.com