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The Kennedy Center Shutdown: A Political Move With Big Ripples

February 11, 2026

A surprise decision by the president to close the Kennedy Center for two years has sent shock waves through Washington and beyond. The announcement, made without warning to staff or artists, caught many by surprise—including the new director who had recently taken over after a high‑profile dismissal

sports

Tom Aspinall’s Eye Battle: From Knockout to Recovery

February 11, 2026

Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, is on a long road back after two eye surgeries that followed a controversial fight in October. During the match against Ciryl Gane, Gane’s hand was extended for a jab and two fingers accidentally hit Aspinall in each eye. The referee stopped the bout

politics

Trump’s Call About Epstein in 2006

February 11, 2026

The first time the Palm Beach police were asked to look into Jeffrey Epstein, it was a phone call from Donald Trump, who was the city’s police chief then. In 2019, Michael Reiter, the former chief, told the FBI that Trump had said, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been do

politics

Lawyers Fail to Charge Six Democrats Over Military Video

February 11, 2026

A group of prosecutors in Washington tried to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They had posted a video last fall that warned soldiers and spies to refuse unlawful orders. The case was led by the U. S. attorney’s office, which is run by a former ally of President Trump. The p

opinion

Trump’s Naming Hunt: A Quick Look at the Politics Behind It

February 10, 2026

In a recent exchange, officials from the current administration hinted to Senate leader Chuck Schumer that they would release blocked federal money for a stalled Hudson River tunnel if he pushed to rename two major U. S. hubs after the president. Schumer declined, sparing the nation a wave of Trump‑

opinion

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

February 10, 2026

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

sports

The Hidden Lights That Keep Curling Fair

February 10, 2026

Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.

environment

Rhino Poaching Falls in South Africa, but Not Everywhere

February 10, 2026

South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and

sports

Coach Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation

February 10, 2026

A group of six former University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball players have filed individual suits against head coach Tory Verdi and the university. They claim that Verdi fostered a hostile environment, used psychological abuse, and retaliated after the players raised concerns. The complaints are

opinion

America’s Policy Mix: Drugs, Media and Politics

February 10, 2026

The United States is facing a mix of problems that many people are not talking about enough. A lot of folks now use marijuana more often than they drink alcohol. About 18 million people use it almost every day, up from less than a million in the early 1990s. Because it is legal but not tightl