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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope and ALMA identified 70 dusty, star-forming galaxy candidates seen less than 1 billion years after the Big Bang, with some forming about 500 million years after the Big Bang.

The Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have kept regular contact during spring training, but a return is not certain because of roster, role and financial considerations.

Jacksonville city officials and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department broke ground on Fire Station 66 in East Arlington, the first new station there in more than 30 years. Officials said the station is expected to reduce emergency response times and ease pressure on nearby high-volume stations.

About 45 Bell Elementary fifth graders attended 11-year-old Cain Coles's adoption ceremony, where he officially became Alexander Kaine Johnson and his foster parents formalized the adoption.

Washington health officials say measles cases are rising; 24 cases confirmed in the state and nearly 1,000 nationwide this year. State kindergarten measles vaccination coverage was 90% in 2025, below a 95% threshold officials cited.

Houston Methodist researchers report that, in a mouse model, the peripheral retina shows early changes in Muller glia and increased Aquaporin‑4 before other disease signs, suggesting the eye may reflect early Alzheimer's-related changes.

Mikaela Shiffrin won Olympic giant slalom gold and said short mantras and reminders from her team helped her focus; she also emphasized daily structure and discipline.

An experimental nasal-spray vaccine given to mice activated both innate and adaptive lung immunity and protected against several coronaviruses, two bacterial species and a house-dust-mite allergen for at least three months; the results are from animal tests and human trials are still required.

From noon Feb. 19 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20, 68 people including faculty, students and Northfield residents read Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop in a continuous marathon organized by Professor Michael Kowalewski as a revival of a longstanding department tradition.

Experts say scalp massagers can help create a healthier scalp by exfoliating, removing buildup and boosting circulation; small studies have reported increased hair thickness after regular massage, and professionals recommend using them alongside other treatments rather than as a sole solution.

Lindsey K. Taylor and Juliette Cayao will represent Michigan at Miss International Queen USA in Atlantic City on March 26–27, joining 31 contestants and highlighting community-focused platforms on trans youth, healthcare, housing, and mental health.

The article explains that trees and a diverse mix of native plants support many local wildlife species, and it notes a free workshop on April 13 at the Vinton County Community Building with registration required by April 8.

NASA satellite data guided the release of 158 giant tortoises on Floreana Island, the first reintroduction there in more than 150 years.

Arenales Summit and the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association announced Liga Boricua, the island's first hockey league, enabled by a facility renovation funded by Risk's Rewards. The inaugural season will feature four founding clubs and a hybrid inline hockey ruleset.

Forecasters report emerging El Niño conditions may steer more storms to the Colorado River Basin and could raise inflows to Lake Mead; the reservoir's current elevation is about 1,065 feet, roughly 93 percent of its average for this time of year.

Punch, a rescued Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, became viral for his attachment to an orange orangutan plush toy; Ikea Japan donated additional toys and an adult monkey named Onsing has been observed caring for him.

Two days after ordering Steven Jamerson II to the locker room during an 82-59 loss at Michigan State, UCLA coach Mick Cronin apologized and said he misjudged the play after reviewing the film.

A study in Science Immunology found that men showed higher levels of interleukin‑10, an immune molecule linked to shutting off pain, and that men in a 245‑person trauma cohort and in mouse experiments experienced faster resolution of post‑injury pain.

Researchers report that a subset of immune cells (monocytes) producing interleukin‑10 were more active in males, a pattern linked to faster pain resolution in multiple mouse tests and in people recovering from car accidents.

Experts say the Trump administration's reversal of the EPA endangerment finding is likely to increase illness and deaths in low-income and minority communities, and a coalition of health and environmental groups has sued the EPA over the revocation.

Workers at three Nova Scotia museums were told the sites will close and their positions will end, and the province announced closures or reduced hours at several provincially run visitor information centres.

Taylor Swift replied "HISTORIC 🥇🥇🥇" to Mikaela Shiffrin's Instagram post after Shiffrin won the Olympic slalom; the victory was Shiffrin's third Olympic gold and fourth overall medal, won by 1.50 seconds.

Actor Eric Dane addressed his daughters in a final interview filmed in November 2025 for Netflix's "Famous Last Words," and his family confirmed he died Thursday following a battle with ALS.

Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging Roblox's platform enabled grooming and exploitation of children; Roblox says it strongly disputes the claims and will defend itself.

A care assistant pleaded guilty to multiple counts of rape and making indecent images and was sentenced to 21 years; police said their investigation remains ongoing.

Gerrit Cole faced three hitters in his first live batting practice since last March's Tommy John surgery, topping out at 96.9 mph and recording a strikeout, a groundout and a hard line drive.

More than 10 students and coaches told the WJCC school board they want lacrosse certified as a Virginia High School League sport; Superintendent Daniel Keever included a $225,000 lacrosse program in his proposed operating budget.

U.S. hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed to U.S. speed skater Brittany Bowe on Feb. 18 in Milan during the 2026 Winter Olympics; the pair first met at the 2022 Beijing Games and began dating in December 2022.

UN agencies warned that attacks on Ukraine’s energy and health infrastructure have left many women at heightened risk, a UN report linked most gangs in Haiti to child trafficking and exploitation, and the World Food Programme said Somalia’s emergency food assistance could stop by April without new funding.

A Colorado neurologist is using wearable neurotechnology and AI to study brain-wave patterns linked to brain age and seizure prediction, and he helped lead state and federal efforts to protect neural data.