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Vonn’s Bold Comeback: A Fall That Fueled Her Passion

February 15, 2026

Lindsey Vonn, the celebrated American skier, has announced that her latest operation was a success and she is cleared to travel back home after breaking her left leg in a severe crash during the opening downhill race at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 41‑year‑old athlete, who has already underg

weather

Rain and Snow Coming to the Dry West

February 15, 2026

The western United States is about to get a lot of rain and some snow. A big change in the weather pattern has made this possible. Early Saturday, a storm will move across the Pacific Ocean and reach northern California and parts of Oregon. It will bring heavy rain to those areas. By Sun

politics

Europe Moves Away From U. S. Support Amid Trump Chaos

February 15, 2026

In Munich, the air felt tense as European leaders gathered to discuss the long‑running war in Ukraine. Four years earlier, U. S. officials had arrived with satellite images and intercepted Russian conversations that warned of an imminent invasion. European officials largely dismissed the evidence, c

finance

Debt Growth May Overtake U. S. Economy

February 15, 2026

The United States is heading toward a point where the money it borrows could cost more than its economic output. The Treasury issues bonds that pay interest, and those rates have climbed after the Federal Reserve raised rates. Now the average cost is about 3. 3 percent and is expected to reach nea

politics

Water Wars: States Fail to Agree on Colorado River Plan

February 15, 2026

The Colorado River, a lifeline for millions, has once again stalled negotiations among the seven western states that rely on it. Arizona, California and Nevada have urged their counterparts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to make more concessions after missing a critical deadline for the s

politics

Europe Faces Fallout While U. S. Remains Calm

February 15, 2026

In Europe, names linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein are sparking real consequences. Politicians, royals and officials are losing jobs or titles after the U. S. government released fresh documents that name them. The fallout is strikingly different from what’s happening across the Atlantic, where man

science

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

February 15, 2026

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

technology

Cameras on the Streets: A New Look at Safety and Privacy in Lafayette

February 15, 2026

Recent weeks have seen black, solar‑powered cameras pop up along Lafayette’s roads. They are not part of the local police or sheriff’s office but belong to a private company called Flock Safety, based in Atlanta. The devices capture license plates automatically and help law‑enforcement locate suspec

technology

Europe’s New Tech‑Security Blueprint

February 15, 2026

The 62nd gathering in Munich began on February 13, 2026, and it feels different from past meetings. For many years the conference was all about aircraft, soldiers, and treaties. Now cyber threats, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure sit right next to tanks on the agenda. German lead

sports

Big Ten Shake‑Ups: Wisconsin’s 3‑Point Surge and Michigan State’s Rough Patch

February 15, 2026

"Three days after pulling off a surprise win at Illinois, Wisconsin pushed its way up the NCAA tournament rankings by blasting Michigan State 92‑71. The Badgers’ victory showed how powerful their new fast‑pace style can be, especially from beyond the arc. They’ve hit 15 or more threes in five games