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- Culture
Massachusetts community votes for high school girls' athlete of the week
TAUNTON, Mass. — Female athletes across the Greater Taunton area are posting standout performances as the high school winter sports season enters its final week of competition.…
- Politics
Expelled Malaysian opposition leader calls for 'reset' after being ousted from party
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah Zainuddin has characterized his recent expulsion from the Bersatu party as a necessary "reset" to "repair and improve" the organization.…
- SoCal
San Diego teachers reach tentative agreement to avert planned strike
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Unified School District and its teachers' union have reached a labor agreement, averting a one-day strike that was scheduled for Feb. 26.…
- US
New citrus butter recipe adds a burst of flavor to pork and desserts
Chefs are reimagining citrus fruits as complex seasoning agents rather than simple sources of acidity, utilizing their unique balance of bitterness, floral notes, and sweetness.…
- Politics
U.S. National Debt Hurtles Toward a Dangerous Tipping Point as Alarms Sound
WASHINGTON — The United States is rapidly approaching a "decisive turning point" in its financial history, according to a nonpartisan budget watchdog that warns current federal borrowing levels have become unsustainable.…
- Politics
Trump administration on the brink of major war with Iran, report warns
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize, with a potential conflict that could begin soon, according to a report by Axios. A U.S.…
- Politics
Bangladesh names new prime minister to end period of political instability
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new prime minister of Bangladesh, restoring an elected government after 18 months of interim rule following the 2024 ouster of Sheikh Hasina.…
- Business
Warner Bros. opens Paramount talks, but Netflix merger remains top priority
NEW YORK — Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors will begin negotiations with Paramount Skydance to clarify the terms of a potential takeover bid, the company announced.…
- World
Biden confirms B-2 bombers struck nuclear facilities in unnamed country
WASHINGTON — The U.S. president has confirmed the deployment of B-2 stealth bombers to strike a nuclear facility in an unnamed country, describing the mission as a necessary move to "eliminate their nuclear potential." T…
- Politics
Thailand’s People’s Party joins opposition, set to challenge Election Commission
BANGKOK — The leader of Thailand’s People’s Party (PP) said Monday his party does not oppose the Klatham Party joining the political opposition, even as rumors circulate that the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is pressuring the…
- Politics
Nature journal: Science funding needs reform but is not a waste of money
LONDON – The scientific journal Nature published a commentary on Feb. 17 defending the current system of scientific research funding against a growing tide of criticism.…
- Tech
Santa Monica deploys AI cameras to ticket drivers illegally parked in bike lanes
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Santa Monica is set to become the first city in the United States to deploy artificial intelligence on municipal vehicles to detect bike lane violations starting this April.…
- Politics
US Urges Unity in Munich as Europe Declares the Old Order Dead
MUNICH — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a conciliatory tone at this year’s Munich Security Conference, marking a shift from the confrontational rhetoric delivered by Vice President Vance a year ago.…
- Politics
Reverend Jesse Jackson, iconic American civil rights leader, dies at age 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement who twice ran for president, died Tuesday at the age of 84, the New York Times reported.…
- Politics
Minnesota Democrats blame Republicans after federal immigration crackdown
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota are blaming Republican colleagues for instigating a massive federal immigration crackdown that has resulted in thousands of arrests and two deaths.…
- Culture
Searches for Iconic ‘Tao Quan’ Surge as Viewers Pan New Year TV Special
HANOI — A new television program that replaced the iconic "Táo Quân" on Lunar New Year's Eve 2026 has drawn mixed reviews and triggered a massive surge in online searches for the original show.…
- Business
EU launches formal investigation into Shein over illegal products and addictive design
BRUSSELS – The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Chinese retailer Shein over suspected violations of European law, including the sale of illegal products such as weapons and child-like sex dolls.…
- SoCal
Lack of opposition to LA mayor and Santa Monica consensus draw political scrutiny
LOS ANGELES — Political analysts are questioning the lack of public opposition to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, noting a distinct silence from local officials who might otherwise challenge her leadership.…
- World
Scientists discover massive hollow lava tubes on the surface of Venus
VENICE, Italy — Scientists have discovered solid evidence of a massive, hollow lava tube beneath the surface of Venus, reinforcing theories that volcanic activity played a central role in shaping the planet’s landscape.…
- Culture
Barcelona crisis deepens as Raphinha accuses referees of Real Madrid bias
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona has surrendered the top spot in La Liga to rivals Real Madrid following a 2-1 defeat to Girona, marking the club’s second consecutive loss.…
- US
Big Tech accused of greenwashing AI by overstating climate benefits, report says
Tech giants are misleading the public by conflating traditional artificial intelligence with energy-intensive generative AI to claim the technology can help solve the climate crisis, according to a new report.…
- World
UK shelves £110 million post-Brexit border project as trade stalls
UK Government Suspends £110 Million Post-Brexit Border Project LONDON — The British government has suspended a high-profile project intended to streamline post-Brexit trade after spending £110 million on contracts with c…
- US
FBI finds gloves, releases suspect description in Savannah Guthrie mother kidnapping
TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have discovered a pair of black gloves that may be linked to her disappearance.…
- Culture
Indiana public school takes top spot in national high school basketball rankings
Indiana's Fishers High School has claimed the top spot in a new ranking of the top 25 public boys' basketball programs in the United States.…
- World
Eight killed in China fireworks shop explosion ahead of Lunar New Year
BEIJING — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China killed eight people and left two others with minor burns on Sunday, just ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.…