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Google has added new tricks to its Gemini AI that let users ask the phone to run simple tasks, like ordering a ride or food. The update is still in testing and works only on a handful of apps that deal with food, groceries or rides. It can be used on certain Pixel and Samsung phones and is available

weather

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

The winter storm that swept from Maryland to Maine left the Northeast buried under a thick blanket of snow. In Rhode Island, residents faced three days of isolation as streets stayed unplowed and trash services were delayed. Schools in the state moved online, while other districts like Philadelphia

Cuban Border Patrol Engages U. S. Speedboat, Four Killed

A Cuban border guard unit fired on a speedboat that was marked with a Florida license plate, according to an official statement from the island’s Ministry of the Interior. The government said the boat opened fire first, sparking a gun battle that left four people on board dead and six injured. The i

Iceland Plans a Vote on EU Talks in the Coming Months

The Icelandic government has announced that it will hold a public vote to decide whether the country should begin talks about joining the European Union. The decision, said by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a press conference in Warsaw, will take place sometime within the next few month

business

Growth Plan for a French Kitchen‑Tech Group

The company in France announced that its sales grew only a tiny amount last year, but profits fell sharply. The drop was caused by high tariffs in the United States, swings in currency values and a tough market for professional kitchen equipment. The decline eased toward the end of the year as tho

science

How Science and Faith Shape Our Daily Choices

People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal

A Gold Medal and a Presidential Debate

The United States won its first men’s Olympic hockey title in forty years, thanks in large part to goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. His performance helped lift Team USA to a gold medal, a moment many celebrated as historic. During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Tr

weather

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

technology

Tecnotree Snags Two Big Wins at the 2026 Asian Telecom Awards

Tecnotree, a company that builds AI‑powered tools for telecoms, was named the best AI initiative and the best digital initiative in the United Arab Emirates at this year’s Asian Telecom Awards. The award shows how the company’s technology can change customer interactions and launch new brands quickl

Iran and U. S. Ready for New Talks in Geneva