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My 8-year-old turned her drawings into a business

A parent shares how his daughter turned her drawings into a sticker business, earning over $5,000 while learning entrepreneurship and giving back.

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Feb 23 • 12:09 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Peru Economy Shook Off Political Turmoil to Expand 3.4% in 2025

Peru posted growth of better than 3% for a second straight year in 2025, as the economy continues to power through the political chaos that’s seen the Andean nation cycle through seven presidents in the past decade.

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Feb 23 • 12:06 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Armed Man Shot and Killed at Mar-A-Lago Was Never Interested in Politics or Guns, Cousin Says

The 21-year-old North Carolina man who drove onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses.

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Feb 23 • 11:26 AM EST • Politics • military.com
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Mohegan Sports & Entertainment President Tom Cantone Announces Retirement

After more than 40 years in casino entertainment and nearly 20 years as the face of Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sports &

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Feb 23 • 11:21 AM EST • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
Armed man killed at Mar-a-Lago never interested in politics or guns: Cousin

The 21-year-old North Carolina man who drove onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses. Braeden Fields, a cousin who grew up with Austin Tucker Martin says he never talked about politics and seemed afraid of guns. Fields told The Associated Press that he has no idea why his cousin would do this. Authorities say Martin drove through a gate at Mar-a-Lago in Florida early Sunday and raised a shotgun when confronted by law enforcement, who opened fire. Trump was at the White House at the time.

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Feb 23 • 11:15 AM EST • Politics • nbcmiami.com
Health Savings Accounts Can Be a Bad Deal for Low-Income Marketplace Enrollees

In the wake of their actions that have worsened health care affordability, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have pushed to expand health savings accounts (HSAs). But this doubles down on an inequitable coverage model.

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Feb 23 • 10:50 AM EST • Health • cbpp.org
Inside Microsoft’s big Xbox leadership shake-up

Microsoft has a new gaming CEO

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Feb 23 • 9:54 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Noah Donohoe: Mental health considered in investigation

The body of the Belfast schoolboy was found in a water tunnel almost a week after he went missing in June 2020.

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Feb 23 • 9:29 AM EST • Health • bbc.com
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Tyrese Haliburton dealing with 'very painful' shingles diagnosis as Pacers season takes another strange twist

Indiana's already-sidelined superstar will be away from the team as he recovers

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Feb 23 • 9:29 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Snow Shovel Politics - Petrie-Flom Center

Boston is slowly waking from its snowy slumber. Weeks after one of the snowiest storms in the city’s history, drifts still rise several feet along streets and sidewalks as residents pick their way through narrowed passages and over icy curbs.

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Feb 23 • 8:53 AM EST • Politics • petrieflom.law.harvard.edu
California Democrats back establishment candidates despite progressive pushback

California Democrats endorsed aging incumbents and party insiders over grassroots challengers, disappointing progressives.

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Feb 23 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • calmatters.org
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Former Secret Service agent details disturbing rise of political violence after Mar-a-Lago shooting

Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller discusses the Mar-a-Lago shooting incident, the increase in threats against President Donald Trump and the disturbing rise of political violence in America.

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Feb 23 • 7:58 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Netflix boss responds to Trump's demand to fire Susan Rice from board

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, has responded to Trump's calls for the company to fire Susan Rice from its board as it bids for Warner Bros.

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Feb 23 • 7:28 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Raises the Final Steel Beam for New Multi-Specialty Center in Howell

RWJBarnabas Health raised the final steel beam of its new three-story, 67,000-square-foot Multi-Specialty Center on January 21, alongside joint venture partners New Jersey Imaging Network, Seaview Orthopaedics, and Family First Urgent Care.

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Feb 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
‘Inside the Situation Room’ Bridges the Gap Between Politics and Academia

Columbia SIPA Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo and Secretary Hillary Clinton co-edited a book that brings readers into the room where leaders make decisions in times of crisis.

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Feb 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • news.columbia.edu
Carolina Celebrates Successful National Girls & Women in Sports Day - University of North Carolina Athletics

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina Athletics spotlighted National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Sunday morning, hosted at the Bill Koman Practice Complex. The ann...

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Feb 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • goheels.com
Map: 39 flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara diverted amid violence

Two private jets and an 11-hour transatlantic journey from Madrid were among the flights that diverted due to cartel violence in Mexico.

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Feb 23 • 6:50 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Meet the 20 most successful M&A bankers of 2025

The top US merger banker last year hails from Wells Fargo. Meet him and 19 other dealmakers who who shaped the $4.6 trillion M&A comeback.

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Feb 23 • 5:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
How 3 business owners train their AI agents to be better employees

Three founders who rely mostly on AI share how they've built workflows and prompts to train their AI tools to push back and challenge their ideas.

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Feb 23 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Checks and balances aren’t working under Trump, growing majority says

On the eve of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, two-thirds of Americans say the system of checks and balances that divides power between the White House, Congress and the courts is not working well, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist Poll.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that increasingly questions his priorities and expresses broad doubts about whether his proposed policies are helping the nation, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

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Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off

Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Trump is facing political headwinds.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya

Bit extreme, don't you think?

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Feb 23 • 4:45 AM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
This Week in Navy Sports Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union

This Week in Navy Sports

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Feb 23 • 4:07 AM EST • Sports • navysports.com
Jersey Bulls boost play-off push with Faversham win

Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell says his side's 1-0 win over fellow play-off chasers Faversham Town sets up their run-in well.

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Feb 23 • 3:29 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New Jersey regulators take first step to reform electric utility business model

Performance-based ratemaking, multi-year rate plans and lower utility returns are all options to be considered, according to the Board of Public Utilities, which approved hiring a consultant to assist a potential overhaul.

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Feb 23 • 2:43 AM EST • Business • utilitydive.com
Trump's Swollen Ankles Spark Health Concerns Again: Edema Causes, Risks And What It Means

US President Trump's visibly swollen ankles have reignited scrutiny over his health, drawing attention to edema, fluid buildup in tissues. Here's what causes swelling and when it may signal a serious health issue.

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Feb 23 • 12:17 AM EST • Health • ndtv.com
UP health care providers host fundraiser for Belize communities

Hillside Health Care connects with U.P. providers to provide medical services in underserved areas.

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From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

Denis Maksimov’s bakery in suburban Moscow became famous overnight after he appeared on President Vladimir Putin’s annual call-in show in December.

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Feb 23 • 12:13 AM EST • Business • wral.com
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From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

Denis Maksimov’s bakery in suburban Moscow became famous overnight after he appeared on President Vladimir Putin’s annual call-in show in December. Standing in front of the bakery — called Mashenka, after his oldest daughter -– he pleaded with Putin via video to look into new tax reforms that are significantly increasing the burden on small businesses like his. As Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the mounting pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show.

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Feb 23 • 12:11 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Analysis: Trump won’t blink on tariffs — because he can’t

It was always unthinkable that President Donald Trump would choose a new “most beautiful word” in the dictionary after the Supreme Court knocked back his emergency tariff powers.

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Local health experts emphasize importance of American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month -- a time set aside each year to remind Americans that heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the country.Fortu

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Feb 22 • 11:21 PM EST • Health • wsbt.com
Snow surge in Sierra sparks business boom in Truckee

Along Donner Pass Road, the Wagon Train diner—an area staple established in the 1940s—has been especially busy as residents and visitors look for a warm place to gather.

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Feb 22 • 11:13 PM EST • Business • kcra.com
Lakers honor championship coach Riley with statue

The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.As head coach in Los Angeles, Riley won 533 games, his winning percentage of 73.3 leading all Lakers coaches.

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Feb 22 • 10:49 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gold rises as dollar falls on US Supreme Court tariff verdict

Gold rose to a more than three-week high on Monday, as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday and as U.S.-Iran tensions simmered.

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Feb 22 • 9:44 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down loss to Dallas Mavericks

The Indiana Pacers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Feb 22 • 8:48 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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A product manager on why Chinese AI products are different

An AI product manager who worked at a Chinese tech giant explains what makes Chinese AI different from the West.

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Feb 22 • 7:08 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
Health Care Groups Form Coalition to Fight Loan Caps

Inside Higher Ed spoke with two key leaders from the American Occupational Therapy Association about how the coalition came to be and what they hope to accomplish as pushback against the new loan limits grows.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • insidehighered.com
Bausch Health Weighs China Aesthetics Push Against ARESTIN Milestone And Debt

Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC) agreed to acquire Shibo's aesthetics distribution business in China, expanding its presence in that market. The company marked the 25th anniversary of its ARESTIN® product, highlighting its long-running role in the portfolio. ARESTIN® has been introduced into additional markets, including Canada and Puerto Rico, alongside adjustments to Bausch Health's capital structure. Bausch Health Companies, listed as NYSE:BHC, operates across eye health,...

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Feb 22 • 6:12 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula

Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.

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Feb 22 • 6:05 PM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.

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Feb 22 • 4:49 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Feb 22 • 4:18 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Feb 22 • 4:18 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
US tourists in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta told to 'shelter in place'

Violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico after the government killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Feb 22 • 3:39 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Gavin Newsom discusses a potential 2028 matchup with Kamala Harris and why his son doesn’t want him to run

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, launching a book tour widely seen as a prelude to a presidential run, discussed the possibility of running against former Vice President Kamala Harris, another longtime figure in California politics.

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Feb 22 • 2:58 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama.

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Feb 22 • 2:58 PM EST • Health • wral.com
Thousands of flights canceled as winter storm arrives in Northeast

Airlines canceled thousands of flights across the Northeast on Sunday and Monday as a giant winter blizzard threatens to drop nearly two feet of snow.

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Feb 22 • 1:27 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Business People: Minnesota Black Chamber names Yoland Pierson president and CEO

OF NOTE The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul, announced the appointment of Yoland Pierson as president and chief executive officer. Pierson is a principle in family-owned and Minneapol…

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Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's residence, has been the site of multiple trespassing incidents since 2017, involving individuals with mental health issues and legal proceedings.

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Feb 22 • 12:59 PM EST • Health • wpbf.com
Jim Cramer Believes Meta’s (META) Developing Its Own Cloud Business

We recently published 10 Stocks On Jim Cramer’s Mind & His Thoughts On Enterprise AI. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s mind. Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s shares are down by 4% over the past year and are flat year-to-date. Earlier this week, the firm made an […]

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Feb 22 • 12:06 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Trump tariffs: The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

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Feb 22 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • bbc.com
Report: Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors

The special new color that Apple is considering for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year is red, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said that Apple is testing a "deep red" finish for the two devices. If this rumor materializes, it would be the first time that the Pro and Pro Max models ever come in red, and the iPhone 18 Pro models would be the first iPhone models to be available in red since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in (PRODUCT)RED.

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Feb 22 • 11:41 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Wayne Gretzky Refuses To Apologize For His Political Views

Wayne Gretzky is on hand for the men's gold medal game between the United States and Canada on Sunday. Who is he rooting for? You would think that it would be obvious that Gretzky, the Chosen One, would be rooting for Canada. Gretzky was born and raised in Canada. He's widely considered the ...

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Feb 22 • 10:44 AM EST • Politics • sports.yahoo.com
Dating has been hard as an American living in another country

Dating and finding love abroad has been hard as an American living in Paris. The language barrier and cultural differences are tough to navigate.

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Feb 22 • 10:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Who is Susan Rice, the Netflix board member Trump wants fired

Rice served in senior roles in the Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations.

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Feb 22 • 9:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry lanes at US airports

The closures are expected to significantly increase wait times, so travelers should budget extra time at the airport.

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Feb 22 • 9:40 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Readers respond: Shift city money for students, not sports

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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Feb 22 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • oregonlive.com
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Now's the time to celebrate Acadiana's Lee Allen Zeno, a musician who creates in the shadows

Zeno is a sideman, a musician who makes the stars sound great but rarely gets the spotlight.

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Feb 22 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
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Politics chat: Trump says he'll raise tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling

President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.

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Feb 22 • 8:36 AM EST • Politics • kuow.org
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Galaxy S26 will have a ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity hotword alongside ‘Hey Google’ & Bixby

Samsung has confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will support a new Perplexity hotword – “Hey Plex” – as...

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland

Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.

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Feb 22 • 7:53 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland

Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.

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Feb 22 • 7:53 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump.

The spirited back-and-forth may explain why the tariffs case took months for the court to resolve, and it exposed rifts that could prove meaningful for Trump as well as future presidents.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients

Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds healed in weeks instead of worsening. The innovation could dramatically reduce amputations—and may even open doors for lab-grown organs.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Triceratops had a giant nose that may have cooled its massive head

Triceratops’ massive head may have been doing more than just showing off those famous horns. Using CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls, researchers uncovered a surprisingly complex nasal system hidden inside its enormous snout. Instead of being just a supersized nose for smelling, it likely housed intricate networks of nerves and blood vessels—and even special structures that helped regulate heat and moisture.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Russia's Arctic units wrecked in Ukraine, NATO bracing for comeback

NATO needs to use this time to prepare for a Russian resurgence in the Arctic, a top Norwegian military official told Business Insider.

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Feb 22 • 6:28 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Supreme Court wades into U.S.-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake

The justices have never interpreted Title III, under which Congress authorized the U.S. president to suspend if deemed "necessary to the national interests."

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Feb 22 • 6:18 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to explore legal questions arising from the fraught history of U.S.-Cuban relations when it considers the scope of a 1996 law that lets U.S. nationals seek compensation for property confiscated by the communist-led Cuban government.

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Feb 22 • 6:11 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Xbox President Explains Why She Left The Company So Suddenly And Gives Update On Next-Gen Xbox

"I've decided this is the right time for me to take my next step, both personally and professionally."

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Feb 22 • 6:01 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting

Several California teenagers have found themselves at the center of an intense national debate around transgender kids participating in school sports. They aren't backing down.

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Feb 22 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
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Feb 22 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • kiiitv.com
Havre De Grace woman referred to mental health court after 100+ puppies rescued from residence

Deborah Heydt will attend mental health court in Harford County District Court after police rescued over 100 dogs from her residence last August.

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Feb 22 • 5:49 AM EST • Health • baltimoresun.com
Marine Corps' top enlisted leader wants speedier post-service hiring

The Marines' top Sergeant Major wants companies to start hiring more troops before they leave the military.

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Feb 22 • 5:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Costco Kirkland Signature v. Sam's Club Member's Mark: We compare prices

We compared the prices of Costco's Kirkland Signature items with matching Sam's Club Member's Mark items to see which is the better deal.

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Feb 22 • 5:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Anti-Trump Republicans Face Divisions and an Uncertain Future

Divisions over what and who should come next were evident as G.O.P. critics of the president, weakened in their party, gathered at a summit near Washington.

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Feb 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

We visited Alcazar and South Texas as part of our “All Over the Map” project, an effort to track elections and major issue debates through the eyes of experiences of everyday Americans. That there is good reason to visit speaks volumes about President Donald Trump’s midterm political troubles.

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Feb 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Over 30 new games are coming to Xbox next week

Next week, 33 new Xbox games, including Resident Evil Requiem, TCG Card Shop Simulator, and Towerborne, launch for Xbox consoles and PC.

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Feb 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • trueachievements.com
310 elderly public housing residents could be displaced from Guste Homes High Rise

The Department of Housing and Urban Development says the Central City high-rise has too few residents to justify keeping it open.

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Feb 22 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
A stage-3 cancer diagnosis shaped how I worked at Netflix and Meta.

David Ronca's cancer battle reshaped his career, including at Netflix. He learned to prioritize work-life balance and intentional productivity.

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Feb 22 • 4:14 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
What Gallup polls teach us about presidents

The Gallup organization, founded by George Gallup, announced Feb. 11 they will no longer conduct their well-known polls that rate whether the Americans approve or disapprove the way presidents handle the job. Gallup began these polls in the late 1930s but did not conduct them during World War II. The Gallup staff has said no […]

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Feb 22 • 2:45 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Three fighters transported to the hospital following UFC Houston

Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Houston last night (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026) inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that three fighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts. The fighters were Ramiz Brahimaj, Nora Cornolle, and UFC […]

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Feb 22 • 2:31 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Who could drop out of the California governor's race?

(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, two political insiders break down an exclusive poll of the governor’s race. Plus, host Nikki Laurenzo sits down with new Sena…

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Feb 22 • 2:30 AM EST • Politics • fox40.com
Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice from board amid deal talks

Donald Trump weighed in amid negotiations over the Warner Bros. deal, saying Netflix should fire Susan Rice from its board "or pay the consequences."

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Feb 22 • 12:09 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive

Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rules

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Feb 22 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
LAFC vs. Inter Miami: Denis Bouanga, Son Heung-min help spoil Lionel Messi show with 3-0 rout in season opener

In what felt like the main event of Matchday 1 of the 2026 MLS season, LAFC upset the reigning champions with a 3-0 win in front of over 75,673 fans inside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Feb 21 • 11:50 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, the Arctic island and Danish territory he has sought to acquire.

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Feb 21 • 10:34 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz. Want the latest Cubs news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Cubs Insider newsletter. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Feb 21 • 10:07 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dillon Brooks suffers broken hand, Phoenix Suns teammates react

PHOENIX – When Dillon Brooks walked to the locker room in the first half with a hand injury against the Orlando Magic, the vibe inside Footprint Center felt different. The Suns made the necessary adjustments, being without Devin Booker, and were able to get a win after Jalen Green’s game-winner, though the hits kept coming after the game was over.

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Feb 21 • 10:06 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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LeBron James on the knee soreness he experienced on Friday

A bout of knee soreness momentarily threatened to sideline LeBron James for Friday's game between the Lakers and Clippers.

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Feb 21 • 9:51 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Investment bank settles case that put 100-hour workweeks on trial

Centerview Partners has reached a settlement with a former analyst just before a trial was set to begin over its grueling 100-hour workweeks.

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Feb 21 • 9:50 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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No. 3 Duke has inside track to No. 1 seed in March Madness after its 68-63 win over No. 1 Michigan

Duke's Cameron Boozer has been ruthlessly efficient from the field this season. Will he have as much success against top-ranked Michigan?

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Feb 21 • 9:05 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'Hey Plex' is landing on the Galaxy S26 series as Perplexity joins Galaxy AI

Perplexity will work inside core and third-party apps as an AI agent, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.

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Feb 21 • 8:33 PM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
No injuries reported after crews extinguish ‘plastic fire’ outside of Orlando business

The Orlando Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Hughes Supply located in the 500 block of Ferguson Drive.

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Feb 21 • 8:25 PM EST • Business • clickorlando.com
Black-owned financial business plans Historic Southside relocation

A Fort Worth financial management company is moving from the Woodhaven neighborhood to the 1100 block of East Rosedale Street.

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Feb 21 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • fortworthreport.org
Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs

The president pulled his support from the Republican congressman after Hurd voted against Trump's tariffs on Canada.

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Feb 21 • 6:37 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Altman says Musk's idea to put data centers in space is 'ridiculous'

While in New Delhi on Friday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said "there will come a time" for orbital data centers, but it won't be anytime soon.

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Feb 21 • 5:57 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois

The back and forth comes as the team tries to advance legislation in two states without making public comments that could sour relationships or scuttle talks on either side of the border.

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Feb 21 • 5:49 PM EST • Business • ibj.com
Berlinale Tried to Avoid Politics. Its Winners Made That Impossible.

Winners used the stage to address Israel and Palestine while jury president Wim Wenders praised festival leadership after a turbulent week.

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Feb 21 • 2:48 PM EST • Politics • indiewire.com
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