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Feb 16 2026BUSINESS

A Big Change for a Big Name in Sports and Music

Casey Wasserman, a well-known figure in the sports and music world, is stepping down from his talent agency. This comes after some old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of serious crimes, became public. Wasserman said he was sorry for any trouble his past actions caused. The company

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Mix-Up in Epstein Files Release Sparks Outrage

Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, recently faced a wave of criticism after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a list of names tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The list, which included both the expected and the unexpected, sparked accusations of a cover-up. Among the names were well-known figu

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Microbes in Cold Soil: How They Change When the Ground Thaws

Scientists studied 125 samples taken from five deep cores that reach 15 meters below the surface on the Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau. The samples spanned from the top active layer, where plants grow, down to the frozen permafrost below. Using DNA sequencing they looked at the bacteria living in each depth

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Building Real Friendships: A Simple Story and Key Lessons

A farmer in a quiet village wanted to meet his neighbors, so he set up a big meal and asked his daughter to invite everyone. Instead of shouting about the feast, she ran out yelling that a fire had broken out and begged for help. A few neighbors came because they were ready to aid her, while others

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Train Rollout Brings Fresh Comfort to Amtrak Routes

Amtrak is launching a fresh set of trains this summer that will replace many older cars, some of which have run for almost half a century. The new fleet, called Airo, comes from an $8 billion deal for 83 units built by Siemens in California. This marks the biggest replacement effort since Amtrak beg

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Film Festival Faces Heat Over Political Talk

The Berlinale has launched a defence for its jury after early criticism sparked by comments made at the opening press conference. The festival’s spokesperson highlighted that some remarks were taken out of context and urged a fair view of the artists involved. The core issue centres on the role o

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Dark‑Cave Greens Show Life Can Thrive Without Sunlight

In 2018, two scientists walked deep into a remote part of the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. They found walls covered with a bright green substance that could not have been reached by any visible light. The green coating is made of tiny cyanobacteria that use two uncommon pigments, chlorophyl

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Chaos in the Trump Office: A Closer Look

The latest podcast episode of Inside Trump’s Head sparked a debate about whether the frequent missteps in the administration serve any purpose. The host highlighted an incident at El Paso International Airport, where a ten‑day shutdown was announced because the Department of Defense claimed to have

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cross Season 2: A Comeback Story Worth Watching

The crime thriller series Cross is making waves on Prime Video. After a shaky start, the second season is proving to be a hit. It's now the number one trending show worldwide. This is a big deal, especially after the first season didn't get great reviews. Cross is based on a series of popular books

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