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Feb 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Syracuse's Hidden Gems: Where Stars Dine in the City

A well-known comedian is set to perform in Syracuse and is on the hunt for the best local eateries. Todd Barry, who has been in many movies and TV shows, will be at the Syracuse Funny Bone on February 18. Before his show, he asked fans on social media for recommendations on where to eat alone in Syr

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

How Tiny Heat Waves Can Spot Proteins

Proteins are like tiny messengers in our body. They play a big role in diseases, drugs, and research. So, spotting them quickly and accurately is super important. There's a cool new way to do this using something called microscale thermophoresis (MST). It's like a heat wave that helps us see these p

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Taking Charge: How to Turn Blame into Progress

In the high-stakes world of endurance racing, things don't always go as planned. Sometimes, equipment fails, and you're forced to retire early. It's frustrating, but it's also a chance to learn. The key lesson? It doesn't matter whose fault it is. What matters is what you do next. When things go wr

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

US Army Eyes Cutting Ties With AI Firm Anthropic

The Department of Defense is weighing a major shift in its partnership with the AI startup Anthropic. Recent reports suggest that the Pentagon might label the company a “supply chain risk, ” forcing other contractors to avoid working with it and potentially hurting Anthropic’s revenue. The conflict

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Fox News Expands with New Podcast and Smart‑TV Alert

Fox Media is adding a fresh podcast called “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” to its lineup, aiming to grow its digital presence. The show will let listeners hear the host’s takes on politics and current events in a relaxed format. This move is part of Fox’s broader plan to reach audiences through more on

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Paige Spiranac Teams Up With Big Golf Media Firm

Paige Spiranac, a well‑known golf influencer, has announced a new partnership with Pro Shop, the company behind Netflix’s “Full Swing. ” The deal will help her turn her online presence into a full‑blown business. She plans to launch a new venture called Paige Co. , which will produce shows and se

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Trump Son Eyes Drone Startup Deal

Eric Trump has put money into a big plan that will combine an Israeli drone maker with a Florida construction company. The goal is to bring the drone business onto public markets. The deal values the merger at about $1. 5 billion. Eric’s investment comes alongside a similar stake from the company

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Shutdown and Voter ID Debate

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules.

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newt­port still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

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