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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

New Look for NBA All‑Star Weekend: NBC’s Big Experiment

The NBA has brought its midseason showcase back to NBC after a long absence, hoping the partnership can win over fans old and new. NBC’s return is wrapped in a wave of nostalgia, recalling the 1990s when the league exploded under Bob Costas’s voice and the “Roundball Rock” anthem. The network is

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected Box‑Office Woes for Romantic Thriller

The new romantic thriller starring a well‑known actress and her co‑star is not living up to the hype it received before its release. The film was expected to bring in about $40 million over the first four days of a holiday weekend, but it opened with only $13. 3 million on Friday, leaving the total

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Film Festival Faces Heat Over Political Talk

The Berlinale has launched a defence for its jury after early criticism sparked by comments made at the opening press conference. The festival’s spokesperson highlighted that some remarks were taken out of context and urged a fair view of the artists involved. The core issue centres on the role o

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Four New Astronauts Arrive at the Space Station After Early Return of Previous Crew

A new team of four astronauts touched down at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, filling a vacancy left when the earlier crew had to head back to Earth sooner than planned. Two of them come from the United States, one is a European Space Agency scientist, and another is a Russian cos

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Dark‑Cave Greens Show Life Can Thrive Without Sunlight

In 2018, two scientists walked deep into a remote part of the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. They found walls covered with a bright green substance that could not have been reached by any visible light. The green coating is made of tiny cyanobacteria that use two uncommon pigments, chlorophyl

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Ilia Malinin’s Big Slip‑Ups and a New Start

The 2024 Milan skating event was supposed to be a highlight for Ilia Malinin, but it turned into a learning moment instead. After his free‑skate mishap, he was caught on a hot mic saying he would have performed better if he had been at the 2022 Beijing Games. He later clarified that more experience

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Marrying Early: A Fresh Look at Love and Life Choices

A quarterback who is still in his twenties has sparked a new conversation about getting married before the age of thirty. His name is Drake Maye, and he joined a Super Bowl team while still very young. Last summer, he tied the knot with his high‑school sweetheart, Ann Michael Maye, and he talked o

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Sharice Davids Eyes Senate: A Bold Kansas Challenge

In recent months, Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas has sparked speculation that she might run for the U. S. Senate against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. The idea gained traction after Davids met with Senator Adam Schiff, a key figure in the Democratic Senate campaign machinery. This co

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Plants Remember Stress: Why Climate Models Miss the Mark

Plants do not instantly snap back to their normal state after a tough season. They keep biochemical signs of past hardships that change how they act when new challenges appear. This lasting imprint is called biochemical memory. It shows up as shifts in protective molecules, balance of oxidants and a

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Snow Alert Ahead of Presidents Day Weekend

For many travelers heading to Northern California’s ski spots, a winter storm watch is in place as the holiday weekend approaches. Officials from the National Weather Service warn that people moving through and out of the Sierra Nevada can expect major travel delays and advise extreme caution. For

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