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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Alamosa Grants Open for 2026 Events

Visit Alamosa has begun accepting grant applications for the upcoming year, giving local non‑profits a chance to secure funding for their events. The county’s tourism board works hand in hand with community groups, providing financial support that helps keep the area lively for both visitors and

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Indian Studio Teams Up With AI to Make Next‑Gen Films

Abundantia Entertainment and InVideo have teamed up to launch a new film studio that will rely entirely on artificial intelligence. The venture is backed by ₹100 crore (about $11 million) and promises to be the biggest AI‑film commitment in India so far. The announcement came during the India AI

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Harrisburg’s Music Hub Faces Shutdown After Tax Row

The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, a local landmark that has hosted music, comedy and community events for 15 years, is set to close permanently after a dispute over unpaid amusement taxes. The venue’s owner announced the shutdown on Facebook, blaming the city for refusing to renew essential health

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple CarPlay Gets a New Streaming Boost

A fresh update in iOS 26. 4 hints that Apple TV will soon appear on CarPlay, opening the door for other streaming giants to follow suit. The beta release shows code referencing Apple TV, while a separate report confirms the “Video In Car” feature announced at WWDC 2025 is being integrated into the s

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Canada Helps Ukraine Fix and Modernise Energy

Canada has decided to give a big boost to Ukraine’s energy field, especially after Russia’s attacks on power plants and gas lines. In a Paris meeting, the two governments announced a new partnership that will bring Canadian oil and gas gear to Ukraine on cheaper terms. The plan also encourages Canad

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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 2026POLITICS

Gabon Cuts Off Social Media Amid Security Fears

The Gabonese government has halted access to several online platforms, saying that certain posts could harm the nation’s unity and safety. The decision was announced by the country’s communication regulator, which did not list specific sites that were affected. In practice, users in Gabon found Meta

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Nevada Takes Legal Action to Stop Kalshi’s Sports Betting Platform

Nevada gaming officials have filed a lawsuit to prevent Kalshi, an online prediction market, from offering contracts that let residents bet on sports like football and basketball. The case is part of a larger fight over whether state regulators can oversee companies that allow financial bets through

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Park Signage Lawsuit: History and Science in the Crosshairs

A group of conservationists, historians, and scientists has taken legal action against the current federal administration over new rules that have led to the removal or alteration of educational displays in national parks across the United States. The lawsuit claims that orders issued by the preside

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

New FDA Warning Page Vanishes, Raising Concerns Over Autism “Cures”

The Food and Drug Administration quietly removed a government webpage that had warned about harmful autism treatments such as chelation, hyperbaric oxygen, chlorine dioxide and raw camel milk. The site was taken down at the end of 2025 because it had not been updated since 2019, according to a state

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