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City of Melbourne and Macedonia Community Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting for a new affordable home on Reverend Nathaniel L. Harris Street; the home is the ninth completed by Macedonia in South Brevard since 2008 and used federal HOME program construction funds.

The Princess Bride was voted first in the Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer's Viewer's Choice Movie Contest; a community screening is scheduled for Feb. 28 at the PIX Theatre.

Satellite images from the Suomi NPP VIIRS instrument captured auroral ribbons over Iceland and parts of eastern Canada on Feb. 16 during a G1 geomagnetic storm that later reached G2, and NASA sounding rockets earlier in February collected data intended for 3D reconstructions of auroral electrical currents.

Vietnamese carriers disclosed several large Boeing-related orders and service contracts worth tens of billions of dollars, while Communist Party chief To Lam is in Washington seeking a trade deal with President Donald Trump.

OpenAI is partnering with the Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services to develop AI technologies in India, including a TCS-built 100 megawatt data center that may be expanded to 1 gigawatt, and to provide AI training and enterprise ChatGPT access to Tata employees and Indian youth.

The Hollywood Bowl unveiled its 2026 summer season on Feb. 18, featuring major headliners, special event nights and a four-night tribute to conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and musician Kid Rock released a fitness-themed video titled "Secretary Kennedy and Kid Rock's Rock Out Workout" promoting physical activity and whole foods.

Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning, and Rainbow/PUSH Coalition announced public visitation and memorial services in Chicago from Feb. 25–28, 2026.

For the fourth year the San Antonio Spurs are holding Spurs Week in Austin, a week of events around two Moody Center games that the team says is boosting local engagement. The organization is using the Austin template in other markets, including planned Spurs Week events in Paris.

Go Raw LLC voluntarily recalled one lot of Quest brand Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets after testing found low thiamine (vitamin B1); the lot was distributed in 10 states and one illness was reported and resolved.

The Suns' post–All-Star injury report lists only Dillon Brooks (suspended) and Cole Anthony (not with the team) as unavailable, while Grayson Allen and Isaiah Livers are slated to return; Devin Booker and Jalen Green are also not listed.

Lent began Wednesday and Cathedral Guadalupe in downtown Dallas held Ash Wednesday services where worshippers received ashes, marking the start of the Lenten season.

New Hanover County dedicated its new Fire Station 13 in Castle Hayne, and crews began full operations after a hose-uncoupling dedication; the station includes expanded living areas and water filtration to support firefighter wellness.

New Hanover County dedicated its new 11,500-square-foot Station 13 in Castle Hayne, which began operations Jan. 5 and includes water filtration and decontamination areas.

Benito is a two-month-old puppy fostered by The Hero Rescue and will be among eight small puppies available for adoption Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus in Bel Air. The rescue says spay/neuter will take place after adoption through a contract with partial reimbursement.

Susquehanna Valley Saber Stage Productions will stage the school musical The Snow Queen at Susquehanna Valley High School Auditorium with performances Feb. 20–22. The family-friendly show adapts Hans Christian Andersen's tale and also serves as a fundraiser for future Saber Stage Productions.

The Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay $180 million to settle clergy sexual abuse claims brought by about 300 survivors; the total includes an earlier 2022 payment and still needs bankruptcy court approval.

The four-person Expedition 74 team carried out vein scans, pharmaceutical sample work, and routine maintenance aboard the International Space Station while continuing familiarization with station systems.

Beaufort's Club Karate will hold the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament at the Beaufort High School gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 28; doors open at 9 a.m. and spectator admission is $10 for those 6 and older.

Ohio FFA chapters reported leadership training, public speaking and diagnostics events, plus a 3,000‑pound sausage fundraiser; several members advanced from district contests to scheduled state competitions in March.

Top national security officials told President Trump the military could be ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, but Mr. Trump has not made a final decision; follow-up consultations or actions are undetermined at this time.

Henrico Humane Society will hold its 25th annual Pet Expo on Feb. 21 at Richmond Raceway Complex, with more than 70 vendors and an online auction; 8News featured two 9-week-old tabby kittens, Blaze and Steel, who will be available for adoption in about a week.

A $6,000 grant from Friends of MADACC bought handheld microchip scanners for all 31 Milwaukee fire stations, allowing on-scene checks to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

A hospice nurse says the common belief that hospice means 'giving up' is a myth and explains that hospice focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for people with a terminal illness.

The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of a jellyfish galaxy, ESO 137-001, as it appeared 8.5 billion years ago, showing gas tendrils with young star groupings. Researchers report the image suggests cluster environments could strip gas and alter galaxies earlier in cosmic history than previously expected.

A bipartisan poll of 3,419 registered voters in eight Western states found 84% view rollbacks of land, water and wildlife protections as a serious concern and 86% say spending cuts to national parks and public lands are problematic.

Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore argues in a new book that everyday citizens, including shy and reluctant participants, can govern through randomly selected citizens' assemblies; she points to Ireland's 2016 Citizens' Assembly on abortion as a prominent example where citizens' recommendations led to a national referendum.

Pablo López suffered a substantial tear to his ulnar collateral ligament and could require Tommy John surgery; he is seeking a second opinion. Manager Derek Shelton told the team to 'hunt the good' while other pitchers compete for the open rotation spot.

Harvard Chan shared guidance after a Boston Globe grocery-store visit with nutrition expert Jerold Mande, who said ultra-processed products are often calorically dense and highly palatable. He suggested avoiding items that list a sweetener as the second or third ingredient and looking for lower sodium and saturated fat and higher fiber, while noting small swaps can be helpful.

The Brattleboro Select Board voted to adopt the town's existing encampment policy after the ACLU of Vermont presented alternative options, including designated permissible camping spaces and clearer rules; town officials cited legal, operational and cost concerns.