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Five standout performances from Day One of the Girls state wrestling tournament
2026-02-19

Five standout performances from Day One of the Girls state wrestling tournament

OMAHA - The opening day of the girls state tournament flew by Tuesday afternoon with just the opening round and quarterfinals wrestled.

Gold and Silver Flush Geopolitical Premium as Accumulation Window Opens
2026-02-19

Gold and Silver Flush Geopolitical Premium as Accumulation Window Opens

Market Analysis by covering: Gold Futures, Silver Futures. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com CA.

Updated B1 tease
2026-02-19

Updated B1 tease

Coverage of Laramie basketball's conference doubleheader at Cheyenne East can be found at WyoSports.net.

But I’m going to give Jeremy an opportunity...similar to ...
2026-02-19

But I’m going to give Jeremy an opportunity...similar to ...

But I’m going to give Jeremy an opportunity...similar to ...

Future of Gaza on the table as Trump's Board of Peace to hold first meeting
2026-02-19

Future of Gaza on the table as Trump's Board of Peace to hold first meeting

U.S. officials say Thursday's meeting is about Gaza but have also spoken of the Board of Peace in vague, broader terms, saying it can address other global hotspots

Avi Yemini finds out haircuts in Somaliland are NOTHING like Australia
2026-02-19

Avi Yemini finds out haircuts in Somaliland are NOTHING like Australia

Subhead:Even in the most overlooked corners of the world, safe, prosperous democracies can exist ... and sometimes, you find them in the middle of a barber shop banter.#YouTube-embed:mLKmQL9HgpYDonate Sign the Petition ReportsOne of the most memorable experiences from my time in Somaliland was visiting a local barber to get a haircut — and, as usual, things didn’t go quite to plan.Our driver Ahmed hooked me up with a nearby barber shop ran by one of his relatives. From the moment we arrived, the banter was top notch; part joke, part cultural insight, all in good fun.The haircut itself became a stage for conversation about more than just style. While I got a low skin fade, we talked politics and Donald Trump. The locals love Trump for his honesty and the possibility of international recognition for Somaliland.

Bizjack’s 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid
2026-02-19

Bizjack’s 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Finley Bizjack had 19 points and six assists in Butler’s 93-89 victory against Georgetown on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Michael Ajayi added 16 points, ei...

Grizzly Discoveries (CVE:GZD) Stock Price Up 16.7% – Still a Buy?
2026-02-19

Grizzly Discoveries (CVE:GZD) Stock Price Up 16.7% – Still a Buy?

Grizzly Discoveries Inc. (CVE:GZD – Get Free Report)’s stock price traded up 16.7% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as C$0.04 and last traded at C$0.04. 101,000 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 3% from the average session volume of 104,253 shares. The stock had previously closed at [...]

Playfair Mining (CVE:PLY) Stock Price Up 16.7% – Still a Buy?
2026-02-19

Playfair Mining (CVE:PLY) Stock Price Up 16.7% – Still a Buy?

Playfair Mining Ltd. (CVE:PLY – Get Free Report) traded up 16.7% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as C$0.04 and last traded at C$0.04. 102,984 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 34% from the average session volume of 155,710 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.03. [...]

Indianapolis Zoo CEO Dr. Rob Shumaker on leave of absence, zoo says
2026-02-19

Indianapolis Zoo CEO Dr. Rob Shumaker on leave of absence, zoo says

The reason for Shumaker's leave is not known at this time.

Omineca Mining and Metals (CVE:OMM) Trading Down 13% – Time to Sell?
2026-02-19

Omineca Mining and Metals (CVE:OMM) Trading Down 13% – Time to Sell?

Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (CVE:OMM – Get Free Report)’s stock price traded down 13% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as C$0.10 and last traded at C$0.10. 311,921 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 34% from the average session volume of 473,518 shares. The stock had previously closed [...]

Red flag warning issued for south central Oklahoma counties
2026-02-19

Red flag warning issued for south central Oklahoma counties

Nearly every county in south central Oklahoma is under a red flag warning, according to the Mesonet, meaning wildfires are very likely given the current conditions.

2026-02-19

Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive director

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation.

Reminding People They're Talking to Chatbots Could Be Harmful, Researchers Say
2026-02-19

Reminding People They're Talking to Chatbots Could Be Harmful, Researchers Say

Concerns that chatbot use can cause mental and physical harm have prompted policies that require AI chatbots to deliver regular or constant reminders that they are not human

Curved Space Geometry: Embedding Trees and Finding Midpoints in Hyperbolic Models
2026-02-19

Curved Space Geometry: Embedding Trees and Finding Midpoints in Hyperbolic Models

Discover how trees can be embedded into hyperbolic space with arbitrarily low distortion and explore the mathematical foundations of Frechet means and gyro-midpoints in Riemannian manifolds.

Mantle Plume Versus Plate Tectonics
2026-02-19

Mantle Plume Versus Plate Tectonics

Did mantle plume or plate tectonics drive the continental breakup that formed the North Atlantic during the Eocene? University of Utah-led study leans toward tectonics in long debate to explain why so much magma surfaced off Norway.

Bega Cheese H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

Bega Cheese H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) executives used the company’s first-half earnings call to highlight progress on a multi-year transformation program, pointing to a smaller manufacturing footprint, improving returns and a stronger balance sheet as they lift full-year guidance and step up investment behind growth categories such as yogurt and milk-based beverages. Transformation focus: fewer sites, lower costs, [...]

Redox H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

Redox H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Redox (ASX:RDX) executives told investors the company delivered first-half FY2026 growth despite what management described as a “subdued global demand backdrop,” supported by acquisitions, segment mix, and continued momentum in North America. First-half performance highlights Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Raimond Coneliano said Redox grew sales 6.6% year over year to AUD 674 million, [...]

Mitchell Services H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

Mitchell Services H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) management highlighted a sharp improvement in first-half performance, stronger cash generation, and a return to a net cash balance during the company’s half-year results call hosted by Bridge Street Capital Partners. CEO Andrew Elf and CFO Greg Switala also pointed to improving demand conditions—particularly in gold and copper—while noting coal drilling remained [...]

Aspen Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

Aspen Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Aspen Group (ASX:APZ) executives highlighted accelerating earnings growth, a stronger development sales run-rate, and upgraded guidance during a results briefing covering the six months ended 31 December 2025. Management emphasized the company’s focus on affordable rental accommodation for households earning under AUD 100,000, and said current housing supply dynamics continue to support demand at the [...]

Black Canyon Conference: Mankayan copper-gold PFS path advances as mayor’s drilling stop order stalls rigs
2026-02-19

Black Canyon Conference: Mankayan copper-gold PFS path advances as mayor’s drilling stop order stalls rigs

Black Canyon (ASX:BCA) Executive Chairman Geoff Gilmour outlined the company’s focus on the Mankayan copper-gold porphyry deposit in the Philippines, describing it as an advanced, brownfields project with an existing JORC resource and a pathway to further technical de-risking through a pre-feasibility study (PFS). Project overview and location Gilmour said the company is positioned in [...]

IGO H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

IGO H1 Earnings Call Highlights

IGO (ASX:IGO) executives used the company’s half-year results call to emphasize cost discipline, improving performance at the Nova nickel-copper operation as it approaches end of mine life, and ongoing efforts to lift productivity at Greenbushes while grappling with continued challenges at the Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery. Leadership update, safety, and sustainability priorities Managing Director and [...]

Sonic Healthcare H1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-02-19

Sonic Healthcare H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) reported first-half FY2026 revenue of AUD 5.445 billion, EBITDA of AUD 907 million and net profit of AUD 262 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, according to management’s earnings call presentation. Earnings per share were AUD 0.531. CEO and Managing Director Dr. Jim Newcombe said the company remains on [...]

Who’s Hitching a Ride With Diplo to Stagecoach 2026?
2026-02-19

Who’s Hitching a Ride With Diplo to Stagecoach 2026?

Here’s the lineup for Diplo’s HonkyTonk at Stagecoach 2026.

ShackStream: Time to win in Battlefield 6 Redsec Season 2
2026-02-19

ShackStream: Time to win in Battlefield 6 Redsec Season 2

Jan and his squad will return to Battlefield 6's Redsec mode, now with new challenges provided by Season 2.

Ament matches career-high 29 points, leads Tennessee over Oklahoma 89-66
2026-02-19

Ament matches career-high 29 points, leads Tennessee over Oklahoma 89-66

Tennessee rolls past Oklahoma, 89 to 66, as Nate Ament ties his career high with 29 points. On Wednesday night, the Volunteers never trail and keep a double-digit...

Building sustainable, practical solutions
2026-02-19

Building sustainable, practical solutions

When Robin Richards looks at a shipping container, he sees possibilities. It could be a freezer, backyard cabin or small storefront. “The opportunities are endless,” Richards said. The 40-year-old entrepreneur [...]

Native American Crime Series ‘Dark Winds’ Returns to AMC for Season 4: Final Trailer Dropped! New Images Added!
2026-02-19

Native American Crime Series ‘Dark Winds’ Returns to AMC for Season 4: Final Trailer Dropped! New Images Added!

Season 4 of the psychological thriller series based on books by Tony Hillerman is set to premiere in February.

The 2026 Software Stock Sell-Off: AI Disruption Fear, Broken Logic, or Something Else Entirely?
2026-02-19

The 2026 Software Stock Sell-Off: AI Disruption Fear, Broken Logic, or Something Else Entirely?

Investors continue to debate why software stocks have taken a beating. The real reason may be incredibly simple.

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Prepared Remarks Transcript
2026-02-19

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Presents at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 Prepared Remarks Transcript

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference 2026 February 18, 2026 4:00 PM ESTCompany ParticipantsJeffrey Ettinger -...

NIS employee’s alleged drone link raises oversight questions
2026-02-19

NIS employee’s alleged drone link raises oversight questions

An alleged financial link between a NIS employee and a graduate student accused of sending a drone to N. Korea has fueled questions about oversight

Konna Ko Iru ka na Children's Anime Shorts Return After 35 Years
2026-02-19

Konna Ko Iru ka na Children's Anime Shorts Return After 35 Years

Anime segment of Okaasan to Issho program once aired from 1986 to 1991

Brendan Carr Says FCC Has Initiated “Enforcement Proceedings” Over ‘The View’ Equal Time Rules
2026-02-19

Brendan Carr Says FCC Has Initiated “Enforcement Proceedings” Over ‘The View’ Equal Time Rules

"We're going to hold broadcasters accountable," the chairman said on Wednesday.

RAG: A Data Problem Disguised as AI
2026-02-19

RAG: A Data Problem Disguised as AI

RAG systems fail because of broken data pipelines, not bad models. Poor chunking orphans meaning. Stale indexes serve outdated answers. Missing metadata can't filter irrelevant results. Fix Monday: audit your corpus completeness, rebuild indexes regularly, and measure retrieval recall before blaming the LLM. RAG is search with a generative frontend—treat it like one.

Graph Information Theory: The Mathematical Proofs Behind LSEnet and DSI
2026-02-19

Graph Information Theory: The Mathematical Proofs Behind LSEnet and DSI

Access the comprehensive mathematical proofs for Differentiable Structural Information (DSI). Explore the rigorous validation of equivalence, additivity, and graph clustering bounds that power LSEnet and self-organizing networks.

Je’Von Evans Seemingly Responds To Kevin Nash’s Apology
2026-02-19

Je’Von Evans Seemingly Responds To Kevin Nash’s Apology

Je’Von Evans recently took to social media to seemingly respond to comments made by WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash amid growing discussion about Evans’ on-screen character. Evans, who refers to himself as “The Young OG,” posted a message on Instagram that read, “Just Wanna Apologize Real Quick....Im Sorry For Being The Best In Da [...]The post Je’Von Evans Seemingly Responds To Kevin Nash’s Apology appeared first on eWrestlingNews.com.

Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals to AP a rift between them
2026-02-19

Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals to AP a rift between them

LONDON (AP) — Ever since he was ousted as the head of Ukraine’s army in 2024 and appointed as the country’s ambassador to Britain, Valerii Zaluzhnyi has widely been seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

What freezing plants in blocks of ice can tell us about the future of Svalbard's plant communities
2026-02-19

What freezing plants in blocks of ice can tell us about the future of Svalbard's plant communities

How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up those plots in the summer. The surprise? The plants that got the harshest treatment did just fine.

Hidden insect diversity in grass shoots threatened by mowing
2026-02-19

Hidden insect diversity in grass shoots threatened by mowing

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects that live in plants. These tiny creatures are actually very common, as shown by a team of researchers at the University of Göttingen and the Hungarian HUN-REN Center for Ecological Research.

Collins scores 23 points leading No. 20 Texas Tech women to drubbing over No. 15 Baylor 87-56
2026-02-19

Collins scores 23 points leading No. 20 Texas Tech women to drubbing over No. 15 Baylor 87-56

Reserve Snudda Collins scored 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting and 20th-ranked Texas Tech waylaid No. 15 Baylor 87-56. The Lady Raiders shot 56% (34 of 61). Taliah...

‘Swamp People’: Cheyenne ‘Pickle’ Wheat Tries Her Hand as Boat Captain
2026-02-19

‘Swamp People’: Cheyenne ‘Pickle’ Wheat Tries Her Hand as Boat Captain

Plus, Daniel Edgar and his deckhand Zak Catchem hunt for a 'Terminator' bull gator.

Why the Thelio remains my favorite desktop of all time (and it's not even close)
2026-02-19

Why the Thelio remains my favorite desktop of all time (and it's not even close)

I recently opted for the latest iteration of the System76 Thelio. Wow, was that the right call.

Cyberpunk 2077 runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered phone with PC emulation at 20-50FPS
2026-02-19

Cyberpunk 2077 runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered phone with PC emulation at 20-50FPS

ETA Prime runs Cyberpunk 2077 running through PC emulation on the Red Magic 11 Pro phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 at 20-50FPS.Continue reading at TweakTown

Administration Really Doesn't Want to Restore Slavery Exhibit
2026-02-19

Administration Really Doesn't Want to Restore Slavery Exhibit

A judge in Philadelphia has set a Friday deadline for the Trump administration to restore an exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall. Senior US District Judge Cynthia Rufe issued the deadline Wednesday even as the Justice Department appeals her order...

What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7”
2026-02-19

What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7”

If the Magnificent 7 is getting too crowded and expensive, one Canadian compounder offers a quieter way to play long-term software growth.The post What I’d Buy Instead of Chasing the “Magnificent 7” appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
2026-02-19

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. She wants to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in rare earths development and other areas of economic security when she visits Washington...

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
2026-02-19

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.

Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning
2026-02-19

Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning

Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, the threat of state takeovers. Deadly flooding in Indonesia has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster. But environmentalists who have long warned about the risks of rampant deforestation fear the current response will not solve the problem, and could even make it worse. [...]The post Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning appeared first on Digital Journal.

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences
2026-02-19

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough. Both sides said Wednesday the talks were “difficult,” as the war’s fourth anniversary approaches next week....

Sudan’s historic acacia forest devastated as war fuels logging
2026-02-19

Sudan’s historic acacia forest devastated as war fuels logging

Vast stretches of a once-verdant acacia forest south of Sudan’s capital Khartoum have been reduced to little more than fields of stumps as nearly three years of conflict have fuelled deforestation. What was once a 1,500-hectare natural reserve has been “completely wiped out”, Boushra Hamed, head of environmental affairs for Khartoum state, told AFP. Al-Sunut [...]The post Sudan’s historic acacia forest devastated as war fuels logging appeared first on Digital Journal.

Mythic Heroes codes (February 2026)
2026-02-19

Mythic Heroes codes (February 2026)

Updated on February 19th, 2026 - checked for codesIn this fantastic idle RPG, you can summon all sorts of mythological heroes, from Zeus to Ganesha and Mulan, and if you want to have lots of heroes, you will need to acquire them. Today I have a list of Mythic Heroes codes to help you get some free Diamonds and summon tickets, so if you haven't collected them yet, I suggest you do so ASAP. ... [MORE]

WorldSBK and WorldSSP Official List of FIM Homologated Motorcycles
2026-02-19

WorldSBK and WorldSSP Official List of FIM Homologated Motorcycles

List of FIM Homologated Motorcycles for 2026 is finalized

Instead of trying to relabel the data center, UMich should lay off the AI cheerleading
2026-02-19

Instead of trying to relabel the data center, UMich should lay off the AI cheerleading

Matthew Prock/DAILY" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.michigandaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Data-center-shenanigans-show-that-U-M-AI-cheerleading-isnt-the-move-.png?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.michigandaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Data-center-shenanigans-show-that-U-M-AI-cheerleading-isnt-the-move-.png?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />If you haven’t heard already, the University of Michigan is attempting to build a computing facility in partnership with Los Alamos National Lab. Needless to say, it’s having a tough time doing so. Of the many sticking points between community members and the U-M administration, the most interesting to me has been the unlikely semantic [...]The post Instead of trying to relabel the data center, UMich should lay off the AI cheerleading appeared first on The Michigan Daily.

Persona-backed age verification spreads across platforms, the new risk for app builders
2026-02-19

Persona-backed age verification spreads across platforms, the new risk for app builders

The internet has spent two decades pretending that age gates were a checkbox. Click a button, type a birth year, move on. That era is ending fast. In early 2026, several mainstream platforms shifted from self-reported age to age assurance that can include biometrics. Roblox began rolling out facial age checks globally for chat on [...]

I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system
2026-02-19

I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system

If the vinyl revival has you champing at the bit to find an affordable but capable turntable, this model from JBL is a surefire winner – and it's discounted too.

Emeka Okafor becomes third UConn men’s basketball player to have number retired
2026-02-19

Emeka Okafor becomes third UConn men’s basketball player to have number retired

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Emeka Okafor became the third UConn men’s basketball player to have his number retired, with the Huskies honoring the former national player of the year Wednesday night at halftime of their loss to Creighton.

ASU Student Team Builds Affordable Prosthetics for Pediatric Use
2026-02-19

ASU Student Team Builds Affordable Prosthetics for Pediatric Use

A student-led project at Arizona State University is developing durable, user-friendly and cost-effective myoelectric prosthetics designed specifically for children.

Columbia's 3D Vision Technology Powers Factory Automation
2026-02-19

Columbia's 3D Vision Technology Powers Factory Automation

Inside the years-long collaboration enabling faster, more precise inspection of components for everything from cars to semiconductors.

Not born cool
2026-02-19

Not born cool

Cornelia Ovren/DAILY" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.michigandaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Not-born-cool.jpg?fit=1024%2C711&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.michigandaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Not-born-cool.jpg?fit=780%2C542&ssl=1" />When I was 10 years old, I heard a video recording of myself speaking. I noticed how different I sound from the rest of my classmates and hated that fact. I blamed the difference on the Chicana accent I had and, by extension, my ability to speak Spanish. After that revelation, I decided to stop [...]The post Not born cool appeared first on The Michigan Daily.

Dyson introduces a $349 PencilWash for wet messes
2026-02-19

Dyson introduces a $349 PencilWash for wet messes

Dyson is adding a new device to its growing lineup of slim home cleaners. The company just announced the PencilWash, a product that builds on the design of last year’s PencilVac, which Dyson describes as the “world’s thinnest vacuum cleaner.” While the PencilVac focuses on dry debris, the PencilWash is designed for wet messes on [...]The post Dyson introduces a $349 PencilWash for wet messes appeared first on Gizmochina.

If I didn't already own the V15 Detect, the V8 Cyclone would be the Dyson I'd get – now just AU$438.30
2026-02-19

If I didn't already own the V15 Detect, the V8 Cyclone would be the Dyson I'd get – now just AU$438.30

The 2025 release of the Dyson V8 cordless vacuum has just dropped to a record-low price, which makes it excellent value and cheaper than buying V11.

Analyzing NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) & Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS)
2026-02-19

Analyzing NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) & Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS)

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS – Get Free Report) and NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP – Get Free Report) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership. Volatility and Risk Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a beta [...]

Small nuclear reactors move forward: Will Maryland catch up?
2026-02-19

Small nuclear reactors move forward: Will Maryland catch up?

Small, possibly portable, nuclear reactors that can't melt down are moving toward reality in the United States, with what may be the first two coming online or beginning construction this year.

Hundreds of young Chinook salmon found dead in Yuba River: What happened?
2026-02-19

Hundreds of young Chinook salmon found dead in Yuba River: What happened?

Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of juvenile Chinook salmon were found dead in the lower Yuba River after a large water pipe burst at the New Colgate Powerhouse on Friday, according to a local conservation group.

2026-02-19

Jonathan Dismang: New center aims to revolutionize food science

Recently, the new Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation in Fayetteville, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture received $30 million in federal funding. The new center has been in planning phase, and this funding...

UAH RSESC Researcher Receives NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for Advances in Nuclear Fuel
2026-02-19

UAH RSESC Researcher Receives NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for Advances in Nuclear Fuel

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that Dr. Arne Croell, a researcher with the UAH Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC), has been awarded NASA's Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal (ESAM), one of the agency's most prestigious honors for scientific accomplishment.

Why a dose of art may be the cure for a number of society’s ailments
2026-02-19

Why a dose of art may be the cure for a number of society’s ailments

Dr. Daisy Fancourt's new book 'Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives' examines the research behind art as a form of medicine.

2026-02-19

Chinese astronauts rejoice over space tomato harvest for Spring Festival - CCTV.com English

Chinese astronauts rejoice over space tomato harvest for Spring Festival CCTV.com English

From life events to travel trends, DEMOS tool brings demographic realism to transportation modeling
2026-02-19

From life events to travel trends, DEMOS tool brings demographic realism to transportation modeling

Many personal transportation-related decisions—such as vehicle purchases—are influenced by life events, like the birth of a child or a change in employment. Modeling tools that reflect how life trajectories evolve over time enable researchers and planners to more effectively assess how people might adopt new transportation technologies.

Bill Self says Kansas’ upcoming matchup is most important of the season
2026-02-18

Bill Self says Kansas’ upcoming matchup is most important of the season

Kansas head coach Bill Self spoke with fans at an episode of Hawk Tawk with Brian Hanni on Monday, Feb. 16 at Johnny's Tavern.

Jose Mourinho accuses referee of favouring Real Madrid – ‘I was sent off for...’
2026-02-18

Jose Mourinho accuses referee of favouring Real Madrid – ‘I was sent off for...’

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho believes his former club benefitted from biased officiating during their 1-0 win over his side on Tuesday night, albeit admitting that Los Blancos deserved their win. The...

How to live stream Canada vs Czechia: Winter Olympics men’s hockey, TV channel
2026-02-18

How to live stream Canada vs Czechia: Winter Olympics men’s hockey, TV channel

Canada and Czechia meet Wednesday in the men’s hockey quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with puck drop set for 10:40 a.m. ET from Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy. The winner will advance to the semifinals, while...

‘Suspended’—Barcelona Handed Gut Punch by Retrospective VAR Ruling
2026-02-18

‘Suspended’—Barcelona Handed Gut Punch by Retrospective VAR Ruling

There are set to be major repercussions after La Liga’s revelation.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Como – Team News, Lineups & Prediction
2026-02-18

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Como – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

Title-bidding Milan continue their pursuit of Serie A pacesetters Inter today as they entertain Como at San Siro. There’s no margin for error in this ‘game in hand,’ as they trail the Nerazzurri...

In HelloNation, Dental Expert Terrance O'Keefe of Penfield, NY, Breaks Down What a Toothache Could Mean
2026-02-18

In HelloNation, Dental Expert Terrance O'Keefe of Penfield, NY, Breaks Down What a Toothache Could Mean

PENFIELD, N.Y., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should you do when a toothache won't go away? That's the question explored in a HelloNation article featuring Dental Expert Dr. Terrance O'Keefe of Penfield, NY. The piece offers practical advice for recognizing the signs of serious tooth...

How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam
2026-02-18

How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam

How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam Authored by Kristin Robbins via RealClearPolitics,In my testimony before the Senate last week as chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee, I outlined the genesis of Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, how it expanded under relaxed COVID-era rules, and what steps the federal government can take to help stop the theft of federal tax dollars throughout the country. Minnesota’s fraud crisis didn’t happen overnight; it took years. But it exploded when COVID hit, right when oversight was thrown out the window.How did Minnesota get so bad? In March 2020, Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar authored a bill called the MEALS Act, which eventually became part of a larger COVID relief package. That law allowed states to waive the normal eligibility requirements for the National School Lunch Program. It eliminated income requirements and site inspections and expanded distribution methods. This opened the door for Feeding Our Future, which became the largest COVID fraud scandal in state and national history, stealing at least $250 million from taxpayers. To date, there have been 78 indictments and 61 convictions, with more cases headed to trial this spring.This was organized, deliberate theft, enabled by weak controls, refusal to take multiple reports of fraud from whistleblowers and the legislative auditor seriously, and a government culture that refused to treat fraud like a crime.The Feeding Our Future case revealed something even more disturbing: As many as half of the defendants were also receiving state money through other Medicaid-funded programs. But even after that became public back in 2023, Tim Walz and his agencies did nothing to stop those defendants from receiving additional state dollars.Billions of federal COVID dollars didn’t start the staggering fraud in Minnesota, but that did supercharge a system that had already been compromised.The original fraud scandal was tied to the Child Care Assistance Program, a federal program meant to help low-income families with children. There had been allegations of fraud reported with CCAP since 2011. By 2014 and 2015, there were raids, charges, and convictions of child care providers for billing non-existent or absent children, often exceeding $1 million in fraud in a single case.Then in March and April of 2019, just months into the Walz administration, the legislative auditor published two major reports outlining CCAP fraud. Those reports detailed fraudulent providers and alleged movement of millions of dollars in cash out of Minnesota to Somalia, including allegations that some of that money was funding terrorism.Whistleblowers have told us that shortly after those reports were released, the Department of Human Services shut down the criminal investigation unit for child care fraud.Rather than pursuing fraud as a crime, the Walz administration began renaming fraud as “overpayment.” Cases were routed to an internal “overpayment committee” to decide whether reimbursement should even be pursued. Staff were no longer allowed to speak with their counterparts at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension without supervisor approval.Our committee has now uncovered fraud in multiple Medicaid programs, including autism centers, sober homes, non-emergency medical transportation, integrated community supports, and housing stabilization services.In December, we held a hearing on credible allegations of fraud in two additional areas: adult day services and assisted living facilities. We have now seen allegations of fraud in 14 Medicaid programs. It is staggering.The former first U.S. attorney who led these prosecutions estimated fraud at $9 billion, and that doesn’t include fraud in SNAP or child care programs.Minnesotans expect their tax dollars to go toward roads, schools, health care, and public safety, not to fund criminals purchasing resorts in Kenya and luxury homes and cars. Even more alarming are the allegations that Minnesota taxpayer dollars have made their way into the hands of terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab, directly or indirectly. The money is literally flown out in suitcases from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport.In 2017, estimates suggested $100 million in cash left annually. According to TSA, outbound cash was $342 million in 2024 and $350 million in 2025. That is astonishing. And it is wildly disproportionate compared to other airports. Minneapolis’ outbound cash is 99% higher than Dallas, Atlanta, LAX, and JFK, and 90% higher than Seattle.So where do we go from here? Minnesotans are right to be outraged, and I hope other states learn from Minnesota’s failures.We need a culture that treats fraud as a crime, not as “overpayment.”We need to standardize and enforce basic internal controls. Both federal and state government need to require documentation, not attestation, to verify eligibility.We need more audits and stronger oversight.We need the federal government to enforce existing laws requiring states to pay back funds within one year when fraud or “overpayment” is found. We need more resources at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and CMS to investigate these cases. And we need stronger federal authority to track and investigate large sums of cash leaving our country.We need leaders willing to stand up to this injustice and protect the most vulnerable.Citizens in Minnesota and throughout the country deserve better. The time for accountability and justice is now.Kristin Robbins has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019 and is chair of the Minnesota Fraud Committee. Tyler DurdenWed, 02/18/2026 - 09:40

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