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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Atlanta’s Growth: From Music Beats to Basketball Courts

The city of Atlanta has become a hub for creativity, business, and community effort. A conversation with Tony Ressler, the owner of the Hawks, and Ludacris, a well‑known rapper and entrepreneur, reveals how this mix works. They explain that the city’s music scene, film projects, and tech ideas gi

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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 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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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

NBA All‑Star MVP and Surprising Winners

Anthony Edwards finished the NBA All‑Star weekend as the most valuable player, scoring 32 points for USA Stars and helping them defeat USA Stripes in the final game. In betting markets, he was an unlikely favorite with odds of +1600, yet he attracted 9 % of the wagers and earned 9. 5 % of the total

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Caught in a Surprise Search

Police stopped Marshon Lattimore’s car after it was found with expired license plates. The driver, a former NFL cornerback, told the officer that he had no weapons in the vehicle. The stop began as a routine traffic check for a minor violation. When asked about guns or knives, Lattimore ans

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Climate 2025: A World on the Edge

The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Students Take Stand Against ICE, Sparks School Debate

A group of Florida teachers has sparked a national conversation after a union leader declared that kids should protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The statement came during a press conference hosted by a statewide teachers association. According to the speaker, students are react

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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

St Peter’s Steps Up Security Without Turning Into a Fort

The Vatican plans to tighten safety inside St Peter’s Basilica after a few vandal incidents, but officials want to keep the site from feeling like a military base. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that more than 20 million people visited the basilica last year, and that the recent trouble was a tiny

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