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Storm Heads to Southern California, Bracing for Heavy Rain and Big Waves

February 15, 2026

Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off

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

'ICE in Minnesota: A Wake‑Up Call for Democracy'

February 15, 2026

Obama voiced sharp criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minnesota, describing the agency’s conduct as “dangerous” and likening it to tactics seen only in authoritarian regimes. He highlighted the massive deployment of about 3, 000 federal agents that swept through Minneap

opinion

South Portland’s Housing Dilemma: Why the Mahoney Center Wins Over Homes

February 15, 2026

South Portland’s city council set a 2025 plan to turn the old Mahoney Middle School into a community hub, while also aiming to add more affordable homes for middle‑income families. The 2026 agenda repeated the housing push and added a bond vote for city buildings in November. In practice, the Mahon

weather

Snow Alert Ahead of Presidents Day Weekend

February 15, 2026

For many travelers heading to Northern California’s ski spots, a winter storm watch is in place as the holiday weekend approaches. Officials from the National Weather Service warn that people moving through and out of the Sierra Nevada can expect major travel delays and advise extreme caution. For

sports

Rain or Shine? What the Weather Means for India‑Pakistan T20 Clash

February 15, 2026

India is set to take on Pakistan in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, a match that could decide who reaches the Super 8s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Indians come in after two convincing wins over the USA and Namibia, while Pakistan remains unbeaten with victories against the Netherlands and the

sports

Slovakia’s Young Goalie Faces Sweden in a Tight Olympic Showdown

February 15, 2026

The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S

entertainment

New Shows, Movies and Music to Hit Your Screen

February 15, 2026

Emma Thompson heads a tense thriller that lands on HBO Max this week. The film follows a lonely man who gets lost near a Minnesota lake during a blizzard and discovers a cabin where a young woman is held captive by an armed couple. Fans of gritty, atmospheric stories will find the mood just right.

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

sports

Brazil and Kazakhstan Grab First Winter Olympic Golds

February 15, 2026

Bormio, Italy, hosted a surprise that shook the Winter Games. A Brazilian skier, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, won gold in men’s giant slalom, becoming the first South American to medal at a Winter Olympics. His win redefines what athletes from Brazil can achieve, a country famous for football and sunny