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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.

Oregon Health Authority reports a modest decline in newborn hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination and in prenatal hepatitis B screening since 2020; the state is tracking both trends on a new dashboard.

Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob will receive the Legend of Cinema Award from Cinema United at an industry event in April, and he plans to retire at the end of the year.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released the final version of its five-year strategic plan, shaped by employee and public feedback, and organized around workplace support, community partnerships, and infrastructure improvements.

Mayor Molly Rawn framed the past year as one of “intentional, steady and shared” progress and highlighted the March 3 bond vote as central to financing projects across housing, infrastructure, transit, public safety and sustainability.

Researchers report that GLP-1 receptor agonists, now widely used for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, are being studied for other conditions including heart failure, chronic liver disease, sleep apnea and substance use disorders, with multiple clinical trials ongoing.

Christy Carlson Romano said a precautionary cancer screening returned a non‑negative result and she is awaiting a PET scan; she emphasized this is not an official diagnosis.

Paul Allen's estate announced it has begun the process of selling the Seattle Seahawks, saying the move follows Allen's directive to sell his sports holdings and direct proceeds to philanthropy; Allen & Company and Latham & Watkins will lead the sales process and NFL owners must ratify a final purchase agreement.

The National Park Service said most major parks, including Arches, Glacier and Yosemite, will not require advance vehicle-entry reservations this summer; some parks will retain ticketing for shuttles, timed parking, campsites or specific hikes.

The article reports that the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program has used private funding to modernize more than 12,000 rooms at 40 Army installations since 2009, and guest satisfaction averaged 4.5 stars in 2025.

Carelon CIO Jack Brock says the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated access and demand for behavioral health and that technology and interoperability are helping integrate behavioral and physical health. He emphasizes keeping the consumer at the center while addressing data sharing, workflow, and trust challenges.

Airbnb will pay $750 to new 'entire home' hosts in any of the 16 World Cup host cities who welcome their first guests by July 31, and a Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb estimates hosts could earn about $3,000 on average during the event.

Conroe ISD presented a bond update at its Feb. 17 board meeting about projects funded by the $1.8 billion 2023 bond, and the district reported that three buildings are expected to finish this year.

The USGS reports Episode 42 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended at 11:38 p.m. HST on February 15, 2026, and the eruption is currently paused; light tephra fall of fine ash and Pele's hair was reported to the southwest.

Officials ordered evacuations near Howardwick as the 8 Ball fire burned roughly 9,000 acres with about 25% containment; authorities said an evening update on closures and conditions was expected.

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the EPA after it rescinded the 2009 endangerment finding; the suit was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.