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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Finding Love Beyond the Numbers

In today’s digital world, dating apps can feel like a fast‑paced sales pitch where people compare themselves to items on sale. A researcher who has spent decades studying relationships says this focus on “mate value” is a myth that makes dating feel more like a job than a journey. He argues that rea

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Waymo Stumbles Into Hotspot: A Curious Collision

The incident happened on Feb. 7 in the Morningside area of Atlanta, when a Waymo autonomous vehicle entered an active police scene on Cheshire Bridge Road. Police and SWAT teams were already engaged with a barricaded gunman who had just fired shots, wounding two officers. The Waymo cut through a li

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Workers, Their Choices, and the Limits of Abortion Care

The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Mavericks Team Up With Top Sports Agency to Scout Sponsors for New Dallas Arena

The Dallas Mavericks have hired CAA Sports, a branch of the global entertainment firm Creative Artists Agency, to hunt for naming‑right partners and other sponsors for their upcoming arena. This move marks a key step toward the team’s plan to leave the American Airlines Center in 2031 and open a

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Music Agency in Crisis Over Past Emails

The music firm led by Casey Wasserman is facing a wave of protests after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed. Artists and agents are demanding that he step down or sell the music side of his company. One senior agent said Wasserman plans to leave the agency and create a new company wi

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Germany Boosts Film Funding: A New Deal for Local Creators

The Berlin film community gathered in a packed theater to hear about the government’s fresh plan that will raise yearly support for movies and TV shows to €250 million. The proposal also introduces a new rule that forces streaming services and broadcasters to help pay for German and European product

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Feb 12 2026WEATHER

Sunshine Ahead: Warm Days and Light Rain

Today feels cold and windy, but it’s not too bad. The next few days bring a gentler weather pattern with some showers. Temperatures dip slightly on Thursday, hitting highs in the upper 30s and lows around the low 20s. After that, the heat climbs again as we head toward the weekend. Valentine’s Day

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Virginia Wind Project May Raise Energy Bills

A court decision has cleared the way for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, even after a former administration tried to stop it over security concerns. The plan was approved by the state regulator in 2022 under a law that forces the main utility, Dominion Energy, to become carbon‑

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Smart App Helps People Beat Diabetes with Daily Plans

The new app, called Done With Diabetes™, is a mobile tool that guides adults who have type 2 diabetes or are at risk. It gives them daily steps and uses AI to adjust the plan as they progress. Instead of waiting for a doctor’s visit, the app turns everyday choices into part of a routine. It offers

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Staying Active or Sitting Still: What the Genes Say About Lung Health

People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti

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