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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 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 2026HEALTH

New Paths for Cancer Care: Women Talk About Psilocybin

In the United Kingdom, a small group of women with cancer share how they see psilocybin—a psychedelic mushroom— as a hopeful option for easing the mental strain that often follows a diagnosis. They describe a deep need to heal physically and emotionally, noting how everyday treatments sometimes m

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Feb 18 2026CELEBRITIES

A Glimpse Into the Mixed‑Heritage Skater

Madison Chock grew up beside the waves of Redondo Beach, California, before her training took her across state lines to Michigan. She began skating on local rinks long before the roar of Olympic crowds filled arenas. Her full name, Madison La’akea Te‑Lan Hall Chock, hints at deep cultural roots: “L

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Teen Stress Today Can Leave Long‑Term Mental Wounds

The pressure students feel at fifteen can stick around and hurt their mental health well into their twenties. Researchers from a London university followed 4, 714 kids born in the early ’90s for many years. They looked at how feeling squeezed by school work, especially during big exams, affect

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Feb 18 2026CRIME

Teacher Charged with Child Abuse Still on Staff?

A teacher at Lower Richland High School, Eric Marshall Favor Jr. , 29, faces serious accusations in Marion County. The charges include second- and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, conspiracy, and aiding prostitution involving a child. The case began on Feb. 10 when the sheriff’s of

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Health Boost Video Features Kid Rock and RFK Jr. in a Gym‑Sauna Adventure

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new wellness message by pairing singer Kid Rock with former senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The duo appeared shirtless in an Instagram clip that shows them working out, eating homemade meals, and relaxing in a sauna and cold plunge. They als

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Springfield Schools: A Shift in Control

In Springfield, big changes are happening in the school system. Eight schools are getting ready to leave the Empowerment Zone and go back to being run by the Springfield School Department. This is a first for the state, and it's a big deal. The schools that are moving are Duggan Academy, Van Sickle

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