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Illinois woman charged with choking girl, 15, during argument about politics: 'I will kill you'
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
The tragedy of middle power politics
Caught between Washington and Beijing, East Asia’s middle powers survive through hedging and strategic niche-building.
Opinion | Even far-right foreign leaders are getting sick of Trump’s meddling
Seldom, if ever, have U.S. presidents interceded as brazenly as Trump has done in foreign politics.
Daphne parade group mimics Comic Cowboys with political satire
The Kourt of Krustaceans brought political commentary to Daphne's Order of the Fire Truck parade for the third year, prompting debate about whether satire belongs in the family-oriented event.
230 years ago, George Washington warned us about partisan politics
OPINION: “Following Washington’s advice, we’d do well to remember that we are first and foremost Americans, and that what should concern us should be the well-being of our country.”
Microplastics have reached Antarctica’s only native insect
Even Antarctica’s toughest native insect can’t escape the reach of plastic pollution. Scientists have discovered that Belgica antarctica — a tiny, rice-sized midge and the southernmost insect on Earth — is already ingesting microplastics in the wild. While lab tests showed the hardy larvae can survive short-term exposure without obvious harm, those exposed to higher plastic levels had reduced fat reserves, hinting at hidden energy costs.
This week's new PC games are a treasure trove of the scary, eerie and occult, plus a charming Star Trek game
Styx: Blades Of Greed, Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, and Ys X: Proud Nordics are the bigger-name games in a diverse and eerie set of new PC releases.
Scandals of the 2026 Winter Olympics, from cheating accusations to fraud
While respect, integrity and fairness are all hallmarks of the Olympics, several scandals emerged at the 2026 Winter Games. Here's what we know.
Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump
A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month’s Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the U.S. under President Trump’s administration, …
Trump rejects climate science, winter goes haywire, and ‘Penisgate’ rumors arise at the Olympics
We take a look at President Trump’s decision to reject a landmark climate finding, the cause of an unusual winter in the U.S. and the physics behind a bizarre ski jumping scandal
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Feb. 9-13
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
Politics of renaming a presidential memorial
The debate over adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center raises questions about presidential memorials and what they reveal about our values today.
Opinion | Pam Bondi and the MAGA Brand of Insult Politics
Insult everyone. Answer for nothing.
Democracy, Politics And The Challenges Of Authoritarianism In South Korea
In Korea as in the United States, we need to investigate and understand what works and what does not.
These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world
If plans by the UK’s science funding body go ahead, we won’t be able to benefit from Britain’s membership of Cern and other large international projects, says Jon Butterworth, professor of physics at University College London
He's dreaming. She's crying. Siblings fight for women's Nordic combined to be in Olympics
Sibling Annika and Niklas Malacinski represent Team USA in Nordic combined, an original Olympic sport. One is at Milan Games. The other isn't.
India and Pakistan's Water Politics Is Starting to Boil
Climate stress is rewriting the region’s rules of water sharing.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 10: American speed skater looks for redemption after 2022 heartbreak
Winter Olympics schedule today: Every event happening on Feb. 16
The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games continue on Feb. 16. Here are all the events taking place today in Italy.
IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice
The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.
Why after 70-plus years of readership I won’t renew my Washington Post subscription
My brother and I read a lot growing up. Our Dad, a bomb-designing nuclear engineer with the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), purchased our first television the day after we graduated from high school. Yes, there was a statement therein regarding his opinion of a pernicious distraction from our academic pursuits. I can’t imagine what he […]
Politics Now: February 14, 2026
This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: A partial government shutdown is in effect and we look into the logjam in Congress over ICE funding. No deal is reached by the states along the Co…
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
On Saturday, families at Depot Park got to experience fun-filled activities with science at the ninth annual science fair hosted by UF’s Department of Physics.
Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Team USA women's hockey looks to advance to final (2/16)
How the Trump administration learned to stop worrying and love big business
Many analysts still don’t understand how foundational Republican complaints about censorship are to contemporary politics.
It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes.
Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii broke up off the ice—and went right back to skating together.
Remembering Five Dreamcast Classics To Honor SEGA Pioneer Hideki Sato's Passing
In honor of SEGA pioneer Hideki Sato's passing, here are five of my favorite Dreamcast games of all time.
2026 Winter Olympics daily schedule: U.S. in women's hockey semis; figure skating free skate pairs on tap
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
The federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled.
From the sports desk: The new Winter Olympics king
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, the Norwegian cross-country skier, won his ninth gold medal, giving him the most in Winter Olympics history.
I installed this Linux distro on my gaming PC, and it runs Windows games better than Windows
Want to see some performance gains? Linux may be the answer.
U.S. stays unbeaten, is No. 2 seed for knockouts
Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.
Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Texas Tech Make Massive Jumps
FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
On Saturday, families at Depot Park got to experience fun-filled activities with science at the ninth annual science fair hosted by UF’s Department of Physics.
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
Lawmakers left Capitol Hill for recess as the federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled, leaving thousands of federal workers and travelers facing uncertainty.
'The Big One' At Daytona 500 Involves 20 Cars In Huge Wreck Up Front
Sunday's Daytona 500 was relatively smooth-sailing through the first 123 laps, and then "The Big One" happened.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. takes on Germany in men's hockey; Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in giant slalom
Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party official arrested on drug possession charges at port
Ricardo 'Ricky' Junquera was one of nine people arrested Feb. 1 as they were about to depart on a cruise ship.
Celtics' Jaylen Brown has had talks with UFC's Dana White on combat sports career
Brown, 29, still likely has plenty of basketball ahead of him
RPGs Coming This Week, 2/15/26: Colorful Deliveries, Updates, and Curses
This may be one of the most colorful lineups for RPGs Coming This Week in a long time, even if you aren't comparing to last week's spreading darkness. I
Tom Wilson fights in Canada's game vs. France at the Olympics
Who says there’s no fighting in hockey at the Olympics
Michael Jordan: 23XI, NASCAR Have 'Much Better Appreciation' After Lawsuit
Michael Jordan tells FOX Sports' Jamie Little he thinks the offseason lawsuit settlement will be a boon for both 23XI Racing and NASCAR moving forward.
Brown toying with idea of UFC, boxing after NBA
Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has training in Muay Thai, says he's "toyed" with the idea of competing in combat sports once his NBA career is finished.
Olympics news, live updates: Erin Jackson fails to defend her crown, Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in giant slalom
Winter Olympics 2026: Erin Jackson barely misses podium in 500m
The reigning gold medalist, Jackson could not repeat against Femke Kok.
U.S. figure skating will not appeal Chock and Bates ice dance results
The Olympics ice dance scoring controversy has gripped figure skating since Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan bates lost gold to France duo.
Daytona 500 Live Updates, Leaderboard: Who Will Win 'Great American Race?'
The biggest NASCAR race of the year has arrived, and this year's Daytona 500 is full of intriguing and exciting storylines. Stick around here for live updates from Sunday's race.
CA Politics 360 Full Episode | Proposed Voter ID ballot initiative, CA Democratic Party convention
There’s a proposed ballot initiative that would require voters to show their ID at the polls and for election officials to verify citizenship.
LA County to close 7 public health clinics due to funding cuts
Los Angeles County Public Health will close seven of its clinics next week after the department said it was hit with more than $50 million in federal, state and local funding cuts.
Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Arizona’s senators
What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool.
Curling drama grows as Britain hit with violation
The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics has widened as increased surveillance of matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men's team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row.
Tribute to late Charlie Kirk illuminates division in Kansas politics on meaning of free speech
Republicans and Democrats in Kansas Legislature take bright-line approach to questions about Charlie Kirk's use of First Amendment right to speech.
Bust of Martin Luther King Jr., on Display at U.S. Capitol Bears Witness to Politics, Presidential History, and Changing America
Forty years ago, a bronze bust of Martin Luther King Jr., by Boston John Wilson, was installed in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
San Diego Politics Show: Episode 2
Breaking down how the races for California governor and the 48th Congressional District are shaping up, and City Hall's biggest fights.
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Fanatics Sportsbook offers up to $1,000 No Sweat Bets for the NBA All-Star Game and college basketball games
Berlin film festival defends jury over politics and film row
Berlinale head says artists should not be pushed into soundbites after Arundhati Roy quit over president Wim Wenders’ apolitical comments
Betty Heath: Taxes, politics and the worry bird
We have a very taxing situation at our house. The weather has been overrated and understated.
10 Free TV Streaming Platforms Worth Trying in February 2026 — Hidden Gems, Classics, & More
For 2026, cord cutters can save money and enjoy great content by utilizing free, ad-supported streaming (FAST) platforms. FAST has quietly become the smartest way to watch, especially if you’re tired of paying for dozens of channels you never open. These services give you real choices of live channels that feel like TV, on-demand libraries […]
Politics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement.
Brignone wins Olympic giant slalom; Shiffrin 11th
Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women's giant slalom on Sunday, as Mikaela Shiffrin finished off the podium again.
Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Political observers say it's hard for Dooley to claim he's an outsider, yet his connections will help his bid for Georgia's Senate seat.
Ben Shapiro: The con consuming American politics
The message being sold is simple: Society is rigged, the system is evil.
Klaebo sets Olympic record, wins 9th XXC gold
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing, setting a Winter Games record, at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
Law enforcement officers shouldn’t wear masks
Should police wear masks? Denver’s City Council thinks no — and is even trying to outlaw it for federal agents operating in the city (because if there’s one thing municipal governments do well, it’s bossing around Washington). Like so many issues where people quickly polarize to one extreme or the other, this issue is nuanced. […]
Hiam Abbass Says 'Cinema Is A Political Act' After Berlin Row
The start of this year's Berlin Film Festival was marked by a row over how far film should venture into politics but for prominent French-Palestinian actor Hiam Abbass, "everything we do is a political act".
Episode 181: Hélène Landemore on Politics Without Politicians
Jordan Stolz sets records, snaps Americans' skid at Winter Olympics
American Jordan Stolz won his second gold medal on Saturday, living up to expectations during a challenging Olympics for U.S. stars.
What C.E.O.s Are Worried About
Fractured politics, disruptive technologies and a distrust in institutions are making it harder to focus on the traditional tasks of growing sales and profits.
Pols & Politics: Congressman Richard Neal gets a primary challenger
A public school teacher is filing papers to unseat longtime Congressman Richard Neal in the September primary election as Congressman Jim McGovern files legislation to end the decades long trade em…
Winter Olympics Day 9: Mikaela Shiffrin looks to bounce back and goes for gold in the giant slalom
Thoughts on Arkansas basketball and politics at the Super Bowl
Another one-two punch column due to the avalanche of news items. Let's start with the easiest.
A consequential presidential debate, and a years-long investigation (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Claudia Grisales (congressional correspondent) and Barbara Sprunt (congressional correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Barbara talks about being in the "press pool" at a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential election, the Biden-Trump debate in Atlanta. Claudia talks about an investigative project she worked on for years that helped expose systemic corruption at the largest member-owned electric utility in the country. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Tom Steyer, billionaire populist? Full interview with Inside California Politics
(Inside California Politics) — Tom Steyer is running in a unique lane in the race to be California’s next governor: a billionaire populist, a progressive businessman. “We don’t normally see candida…
Politics: Area lawmakers weigh in on U.S. House votes against Canada tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to disapprove of the “national emergency” that was declared by President Donald Trump in order to raise tariffs on Canada. The vote
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news - Pam Bondi, Epstein, Olympic politics, Valentine's Day
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 510 on Feb. 15
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Book review: ‘Capitol Crude’ details decades of oil industry impact on Alaska politics
The new book by Lisa Weissler will thrill policy wonks and inform those seeking a clear-eyed understanding of how Alaska reached its present dysfunction.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 8 recap: Jordan Stolz sets Olympic record; Jaelin Kauf, Elizabeth Lemley medal in dual moguls
No. 16 Texas Tech Beats No. 1 Arizona in OT for Wildcats' 2nd Straight Loss
No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday night.
The biggest sporting event in Milan on Saturday wasn’t the Olympics
With a global sporting spectacle going on nearby, locals in Milan flooded San Siro to witness a riveting Derby d’Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus.
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Casey Wasserman, an entertainment executive and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics whose name recently surfaced in the Epstein files, said on Friday he has started the process of selling his...
Adam Silver forced to address competitiveness, Clippers, more crises amid commissioner's most challenging year
Silver addressed the media at NBA All-Star Weekend in L.A., and there was not a shortage of burdensome topics
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming while awake. By imaging glowing brain cells in mice, researchers watched this process unfold in real time.
This week in politics: How Schuylkill County’s legislators voted
Between ongoing budget stalemates and severe partisan divides, it can be easy to feel like nothing is getting done in government. But every week is a busy week in politics, and important developmen…
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, former state GOP boss Gina Swoboda announces she is leaving the congressional race in CD1 to run for Secretary of State. Then, Republican consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former Democratic lawmaker Reginald Bolding discuss Karrin Taylor Robson pulling the plug on her run for governor and Senator Mark Kelly winning his legal fights against Pete Hegseth.
From the sports desk: South America breaks 102-year drought
Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men’s giant slalom, and Team USA's Jordan Stolz continued his run of dominance in speedskating.
House Money: Arkansas Entrepreneur Finds Business Success Through A Poker Mentality
There was so little the doctors could do for Misti Staley’s baby.Staley had carried her pregnancy to full term with little in the way of
‘Hard things are what’s cool about sport’: Anchorage’s Gus Schumacher on a tough Olympics start
After a strong run of World Cup finishes this season, Schumacher reflects on some of the disappointment of his Olympic experience and how he hopes to progress.
Obama pushes back on White House rhetoric, ape video: Decorum has ‘been lost’
Former President Obama argued in an interview published Saturday that American politics has become a “clown show” under the second Trump administration, suggesting that many Americans dislike the r…
As Lenten season approaches, US Catholics straddle faith, advocacy, politics
Ash Wednesday arrives with questions for Christian critics and supporters as Trump administration’s mass immigration operations continue.
Lindsey Vonn shares injury update on latest surgery, set for return to USA
Lindsey Vonn crashed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, broke her leg and was airlifted to a hospital. Here are the latest injury updates today.
When AI meets physics: Unlocking complex protein structures to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how scientists understand proteins—these are working molecules that drive nearly every process in the human body, from cell growth and immune defense to ...