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A Big Change for a Big Name in Sports and Music

February 16, 2026

Casey Wasserman, a well-known figure in the sports and music world, is stepping down from his talent agency. This comes after some old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of serious crimes, became public. Wasserman said he was sorry for any trouble his past actions caused. The company

politics

Celebrities at the Berlin Film Festival: Should They Speak Up?

February 16, 2026

The Berlin Film Festival, known for its political discussions, has seen a shift in 2026. Many celebrities are choosing to stay quiet about political issues. This has sparked debates about whether artists should use their platform to speak out. Wim Wenders, Michelle Yeoh, and Neil Patrick Harris hav

politics

Sudden Air Strikes in Gaza Claim Nine Lives

February 15, 2026

Nine people lost their lives after Israeli aircraft targeted areas in northern and southern Gaza. In the north, a tent camp that sheltered displaced families was struck. Four residents were killed there. In the south, a strike hit Khan Younis and caused five deaths. Israeli officials say they

entertainment

AI Makes Hollywood Old News

February 15, 2026

The world of film is changing fast. A new kind of artificial intelligence can create full movies from a simple description in just minutes, and it costs only pennies to run. This means that making a movie no longer needs huge budgets, large crews or big studios. Early demos show the power of this t

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

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Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

February 15, 2026

The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p

health

Taming the Bloat: A Gut Check for Modern Life

February 15, 2026

Bloating is more than just an uncomfortable feeling. It's a sign that something is off in your gut. Many people today are dealing with this issue because of their diet and lifestyle. The gut microbiome, which is a collection of bacteria, yeast, and fungi in the colon, plays a big role in this. When

politics

Hot Springs Gets Its First Full-Time Town Boss

February 14, 2026

Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo

education

Learning the Coast at Fort Ross

February 13, 2026

The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr

politics

FBI's Secret Checks Raise Questions

February 13, 2026

A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye