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Drone Attacks Leave Over 50 Sudanese Civilians Dead

February 18, 2026

The United Nations has warned that the use of drones in Sudan is causing huge human losses. In just two days, more than 50 people were killed by air strikes that targeted markets and shelters. At least 15 of the victims were children, showing how innocent life is being lost in this war. The

education

A Bachelor’s Degree Still Matters – Just Think Differently

February 18, 2026

College grads today face a new challenge: machines can do many tasks, so people ask if the old four‑year degree still counts. The chatter on social media often paints a bleak picture, claiming that degrees are “useless” or “out of date. ” These loud warnings can mislead families who wonder if they

politics

Europe’s Quiet Reckoning Over Post‑Soviet Peace

February 18, 2026

The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as

technology

Redesign of a Shipyard Office Turns Space into Collaboration

February 18, 2026

The new office for Imabari Shipbuilding’s Marugame site was finished in 2025. It covers 8, 489 square metres and is located on a former industrial plot that once stretched over 0. 88 km². Architects Yano Toshihiro and Eriko Aoyama, working with designer Rin Nishikawa, saw a chance to bring together

sports

Russia’s Return to the Paralympics: A New Chapter

February 18, 2026

Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team

politics

Nevada Battles Unlicensed Sports Prediction Site

February 18, 2026

Nevada’s gaming authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a company that runs an online platform where people bet on sports and other events. The state says Kalshi is operating without the required licenses and is letting people under 21 place bets, both of which break Nevada law. The case

business

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

February 18, 2026

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

religion

The World in Ashes: A Call for Reflection

February 18, 2026

In Rome, a solemn Mass began the Lenten season with ashes that symbolised more than mortality. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about a planet “on fire” from war and environmental loss. He described the ash as a reminder of cities destroyed, broken law, and ruined ecosystems. The message w

weather

Wildfire Chaos: A Chicago‑Sized Blaze Sweeps Two States

February 18, 2026

The sky turned orange over Oklahoma and Kansas when the Ranger Road Fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon, quickly expanding to a size that rivals Chicago. In just eight hours the blaze consumed an area equivalent to three or four football fields every second, leaving over 145, 000 acres scorched and no

politics

Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

February 18, 2026

A sudden shakeup at one of the world’s biggest port groups shows how a disgraced financier’s reach stretched far beyond the United States. The chief executive of Dubai’s DP World stepped down after his name appeared in a trove of documents released by the U. S. Department of Justice, revealing that