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NBA All‑Star MVP and Surprising Winners

February 17, 2026

Anthony Edwards finished the NBA All‑Star weekend as the most valuable player, scoring 32 points for USA Stars and helping them defeat USA Stripes in the final game. In betting markets, he was an unlikely favorite with odds of +1600, yet he attracted 9 % of the wagers and earned 9. 5 % of the total

sports

New Coach Joins 49ers: Jerry Gray’s Big Move

February 17, 2026

Jerry Gray has signed on with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing a wealth of defensive knowledge to the team. The announcement comes after Gray spent three seasons as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. His exact duties with the 49ers are still being fina

health

Improving Multiple Sclerosis Care in Nepal with Simple, Affordable Ideas

February 17, 2026

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. It usually shows up in young people, but many low‑income countries miss it or treat it poorly. In Nepal, doctors and the public often do not know enough about the condition. People also struggle to get brain scans, lab tests,

finance

Euro Leaders Aim to Make the Euro a Bigger Global Player

February 17, 2026

The euro is getting a new mission. Finance leaders from the euro‑area want the single currency to play a larger part in global markets. They say that political moves, especially from the United States, are turning money into a weapon. The euro has already lost some ground to the U. S. dolla

finance

Uruguay’s New Debt Strategy: Going Local and Growing Global

February 17, 2026

In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a

politics

Global Minds Meet at IMF and World Bank Spring Gatherings

February 17, 2026

Foreign Policy hosts a series of meetings that bring together experts from around the world. These events focus on the latest crises, trends, and political shifts that shape our planet. The goal is to give people a clear view of what’s happening and why it matters. The meetings are held during the

politics

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

February 17, 2026

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

politics

California’s Clean‑Energy Deal Faces Hot Debate

February 17, 2026

The state signed a partnership with the United Kingdom that promises almost a billion dollars for green projects, but many see it as another costly misstep. The agreement was announced by California’s governor and the UK’s energy minister, aiming to speed up climate action. Critics argue that

politics

Global Power Shift: Why Some Leaders Are Warning About China

February 17, 2026

The conversation began at a global summit, where a former Canadian leader mentioned the term “new world order. ” That remark upset leaders in Washington and sparked tension with Canada, especially over trade issues. The same day, a well‑known investor stepped onto the stage in Munich and urged count

business

Nexen Tire’s Record Year: Growth, Innovation and Global Reach

February 17, 2026

The Korean tire maker has just reported its best yearly sales ever, topping KRW 3. 19 trillion for 2025. That marks the first time it has crossed the KRW 3‑trillion mark, a milestone that follows its earlier breakthrough of KRW 2 trillion back in 2019. The jump shows the company is still expanding i