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Feb 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Rogan Faces Heat Over Health Tips for Comedian

A popular podcast host has drawn criticism after a comedian’s sister accused him of pushing risky medical advice. The controversy centers on Whitney Cummings, who is friends with Rogan and allegedly uses growth hormone and testosterone. Ashley Cummings claims that the drugs were suggested by Rogan,

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Feb 18 2026WEATHER

Snowy Surprise? NYC Might Get a Few Inches This Weekend

The weather in New York City is set to stay mild most of the week, but a winter storm could still deliver some plowable snow over the weekend. A senior meteorologist says that early rain will sneak in from Wednesday to Friday, mostly light drizzle. The real action starts late Sunday when a sys

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Feb 18 2026WEATHER

Wildfire Chaos: A Chicago‑Sized Blaze Sweeps Two States

The sky turned orange over Oklahoma and Kansas when the Ranger Road Fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon, quickly expanding to a size that rivals Chicago. In just eight hours the blaze consumed an area equivalent to three or four football fields every second, leaving over 145, 000 acres scorched and no

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Feb 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bright Red Love Reimagined: AMOR’s Temporary Journey

The city’s most vivid red sculpture, once perched in Sister Cities Park, has been taken down for a makeover. The piece, designed by Robert Indiana to echo his famous LOVE work at Kennedy Plaza, was removed on Wednesday morning for conservation. City officials plan to bring it back on May 1, just bef

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Feb 18 2026WEATHER

Snow Surprise on Sugarloaf Ridge Trail

The first flakes of the season fell on the top 100 feet of Bald Mountain, the highest point in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, on Tuesday morning. Visitors who had set out for a typical hike were caught off guard by the light cover of snow, giving them an unexpected winter feel in early February. Bal

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Gender‑Specific Medicine to Life Through Play

The field that tailors treatment to a patient’s sex is gaining traction, yet medical schools still lag behind in teaching it. A national gathering of doctors tried a fresh idea to change that. Instead of the usual lectures, organizers introduced a game called “The RAMS Hunt. ” Players were split

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Palantir’s Big Move: From Colorado to Miami

A leading AI firm has shifted its main office from Denver to Aventura, just north of Miami. The company’s new address is 19505 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2350. This relocation follows a previous move from Palo Alto to Denver in 2020, driven by disagreements over Silicon Valley culture. Palantir’s CEO

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

A sudden shakeup at one of the world’s biggest port groups shows how a disgraced financier’s reach stretched far beyond the United States. The chief executive of Dubai’s DP World stepped down after his name appeared in a trove of documents released by the U. S. Department of Justice, revealing that

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Bananas Near Brazil’s Mining Site May Be a Health Hazard for Kids

Scientists have found that bananas grown close to the Doce River estuary in Brazil could be risky for children under six. The danger comes from metals left over after a 2015 dam collapse that released mining waste into the area. Researchers from Brazil and Spain tested bananas, cassava, and cocoa pu

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

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