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KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman announces temporary hiatus to focus on health
Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE to focus on her health, the group's label announced, and the group said it will continue scheduled activities during her absence.
Alysa Liu's Olympic gold song climbs into music charts
Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park,' the song Alysa Liu skated to when she won Olympic gold, entered the US iTunes Top 10 after her free skate drew large online attention.
Rare humpback sighting off US coast stuns fishermen
Three Florida fishermen about 20 miles off Port Canaveral saw and filmed a small pod of humpback whales while keeping a respectful distance, according to reports; officials note humpbacks are native to Florida waters and have faced past population declines.
Colorado sheriff's office launches fraud awareness training program
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office launched a volunteer fraud awareness training program led by victim advocate Stephen Conley, beginning with sessions for seniors; the office cited FBI data showing Colorado residents lost more than $243 million to scammers in 2024.
Amber Glenn receives supportive message from Nancy Kerrigan after Olympics
Nancy Kerrigan publicly congratulated Amber Glenn on Instagram after the women's Olympic figure skating events; Glenn finished fifth in the singles competition and earlier won team gold with Team USA.
Find Your Fur-Ever Friend at Goose Creek adoption event Feb. 21.
The City of Goose Creek will host a free pet adoption event called "Find Your Fur-Ever Friend" on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater, featuring adoptable animals and family-friendly activities.
Dumpster diver disappointed by large find at Aldi supermarket
A Reddit post showed a large amount of food discarded at an Aldi store and the poster said they redistributed some items and donated savings to charity. Aldi reported diverting 11.9 million pounds of food waste in 2024 and has a goal to cut food waste 50% by 2030.
Alysa Liu offered lifetime free ice cream after Olympic gold
Fentons Creamery in Oakland posted an offer of free ice cream for life to Alysa Liu after she won Olympic gold and drew millions of social media followers.
Capcom Says It Will Take Firm Action After Resident Evil Requiem Leaks
Capcom announced it will take "firm action," such as deleting videos or issuing warnings, after widespread pre-release gameplay leaks of Resident Evil Requiem; IGN verified the spoilers but will not report plot details.
Dodgers camp shows pitching progress and high expectations
At Camelback Ranch the Dodgers opened a large spring training camp with about 75 players, and early reports highlight pitching returns from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Gavin Stone while several bullpen roles remain unsettled.
Israel's tech sector shows early signs of recovery
The conflict that began in October 2023 led to staffing shortages as many reservists were called up, and the sector is now reporting early recovery with renewed investment and defence-focused innovation.
City approves update to public art master plan and new projects
El Paso City Council approved a 2026–2036 Public Art Master Plan Update and a 2026 Public Art Plan that adds three airport projects and sets this year’s priorities.
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi urges routine testing after cervical cancer diagnosis and asks if HPV tests are better than Pap smears
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma diagnosis and said it was caught early; the article reports she will see an oncologist and have a PET scan and is planning a hysterectomy. Experts quoted note that HPV testing is more sensitive than Pap testing and can detect high-risk virus years before cancer develops.
Canada and USA meet for Olympic men's hockey gold with the world watching.
Canada and the United States will face off for the Olympic men's hockey gold in Milan; both teams enter the final undefeated and the match could become one of the most-watched games in hockey history.
Snooki Reveals Stage 1 Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma; she plans further evaluation, including a PET scan and a consultation with an oncologist.
Ronda Rousey says Cleveland Clinic offered alternative explanation for symptoms
Ronda Rousey told The Jim Rome Show that specialists at the Cleveland Clinic suggested migraine-related events may explain many of her concussion-like episodes, and she says she has begun preventive medication; the California State Athletic Commission still requires medical testing before licensing fighters for the May 16 bout.
Colusa Indian Energy joins Port of Quincy town hall on Columbia Basin Power Project
Colusa Indian Energy participated in a Port of Quincy town hall on February 12 in Quincy, Washington, where it shared project updates and distributed an FAQ. The Columbia Basin Power Project is being evaluated as a potential regional energy solution to support industrial power needs and address capacity constraints.
Portshaw Place Apartments bring 38 affordable units to Louisville
Portshaw Place Apartments opened in Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood with 38 income-based units. Organizers said the project received more than $5.4 million from an American Rescue Plan Act trust fund.
Dark Matter Galaxy Confirmed in the Perseus Cluster
Astronomers report a faint galaxy about 300 million light‑years away whose mass is estimated at roughly 99.94–99.98 percent dark matter. The object, tentatively named CDG-2, was detected through four globular clusters and faint residual light seen when combining Hubble, Euclid and Subaru data.
The Best Times to Drink Five Popular Teas
The article outlines recommended times for five common teas: matcha and black tea in the morning, green tea in the morning or early afternoon, oolong after lunch, and herbal teas any time, especially in the evening.
Joyce James honored for reshaping how systems serve children and families
At the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Support Group Brunch in Port Arthur, Joyce James was honored for decades of work in child welfare, including launching Project Hope and leading reforms in Texas Child Protective Services.
Pancreatic cancer: FDA approves Optune Pax wearable device
The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a wearable device that delivers electric fields for inoperable, locally advanced pancreatic cancer; clinical trial results reported roughly a two-month average survival benefit and a delay in pain.
Lang Lang Foundation scholar Julian Zhu premieres composition with Kenyan village choir
UK-based Lang Lang International Music Foundation scholar Julian Zhu released a performance video of his original composition sung with the ACK St James Choir from Gede, a village near Mombasa, Kenya. The project was supported by the Lang Lang International Music Foundation and developed through remote rehearsals and creative exchange.
Tiny goat tests Wyoming's values of freedom and small government
In Powell, Wyoming, a Nigerian pygmy goat named Porsche Lane was temporarily barred under local rules after an anonymous complaint, and a January settlement allowed her to return with a five-year permit.
Thinning edges: experts explain causes and product options.
Dermatologists say edge thinning often stems from traction alopecia caused by repeated tension from tight hairstyles, and internal factors like hormones, nutrition, and stress can also contribute; the author tested several formulas and selected five edge-regrowth products, noting that results take time.
Pullen Park pool protest in 1962 challenged segregation in Raleigh
In 1962 four Black teenagers and two White friends entered the Pullen Park pool in Raleigh, prompting a temporary closure; the city reopened pools in 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 integrated public facilities.
Apple Watch sleep score shows about 90 minutes of deep sleep a night, and doctors say that can be normal
Two sleep experts told the author that one to two hours of deep sleep is typical for most adults, and the Apple Watch uses motion and an algorithm to estimate sleep stages but is not exact.
Conan O'Brien speaks about Rob Reiner's death
Conan O'Brien told The New Yorker he was in shock after the Dec. 14 deaths of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner; their son Nick Reiner is charged and due for arraignment on Feb. 23.
Ancient Asgard archaea may have used oxygen long before it was abundant
A genomic survey of marine sediments found genes linked to oxygen use in Asgard archaea, including Heimdallarchaeia, suggesting these microbes may have tolerated or used oxygen earlier than previously thought.
Bond Community honors African American heritage with new historical markers
The Bond neighborhood in South Tallahassee installed new historical markers after neighbors worked for several years, and community leaders held a walk-through celebration during Black History Month.
