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Demi Edmunds, 17, died in a three-vehicle collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran on Feb. 12; Gwent Police said inquiries are ongoing and they are asking anyone with information to contact them.

A rock shelter on the Umm Arak Plateau in southern Sinai contains rock art and inscriptions dated stylistically from roughly 10,000–5,500 B.C. through medieval times, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced.

A study in the World Journal of Men's Health reports that PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra may be linked with benefits for heart health, stroke risk, diabetes and urinary symptoms; an estimated 30–50 million U.S. men have erectile dysfunction and about 24% report taking medication.

Heily is described as a bright, creative, and adaptable teenager who enjoys arts, baking, music, and caring for animals; the article notes that adoption from foster care in Massachusetts is free.

Jadey, launched in October 2025 by Michelle Reiss and Shiry Zofnat Yosef, offers articles, product guides and a registry for people facing cancer; American Cancer Society research in 2024 reported 17 cancer types rising among Gen X and millennials.

Purrista Cat Cafe in Erie marked its fourth anniversary on Feb. 14 and has facilitated nearly 400 cat adoptions since opening. The celebration included relaxation activities and a Lake Effect Tattoo pop-up.

At Daytona 500 media sessions, fellow drivers recalled Greg Biffle's aggressive car control and warm personality; Biffle died in a Dec. 18 plane crash that killed seven people, including his wife Cristina and children Emma and Ryder.

Average temperatures in Colorado have risen about 2 degrees since 1980, and scientists report warmer fall and spring temperatures are already bringing more rain instead of snow and earlier spring melt that shortens late-season ski days.

About 40 dogs have been certified or are being trained as crisis response K-9s to provide comfort after critical incidents, and local programs in Coralville and Johnson County feature dogs such as Karl and Rudy.

Chris Sale is entering the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2026 and says he is focused on the present while recovering from a rib injury that cost him the second half of the 2026 season.

Transient ischemic attacks cause brief stroke-like symptoms and are reported as possible precursors to full strokes; experts say some who experience them face increased short-term risk, with estimates up to about 1 in 5 within 90 days.

After a down offensive season, Royce Lewis hired Houston-based hitting coach Jeremy Isenhower this offseason and has begun coordinating that work with the Twins' new hitting coach as spring training opened.

A roundup of community events and notices across the Alle-Kiski Valley on Feb. 15, 2026, highlighting a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner to benefit Cub Scout Pack 186 and multiple local meetings, fundraisers and scholarship deadlines.

The SALT deduction cap increased from $10,000 to $40,000 under the Working Families Tax Cut enacted in July 2025, and several new deductions will be reported on IRS Schedule 1-A, including a qualified tips deduction capped at $2,500.

Olympians and scientists say snow affects winter sports, water supplies and wildlife, and experts study snowpack, crystal types and melting behavior to improve forecasts.

The U.S. men's hockey team is 2-0 in Group C at the 2026 Winter Olympics after wins over Latvia and Denmark, and coach Mike Sullivan said overcoming setbacks has helped galvanize the group.

Museum researchers found a small hidden passage beneath a dresser at the Merchant's House that they say connects to the Underground Railroad, and the feature faces potential harm from a proposed neighboring development.

Executives interviewed at Davos said their main concerns are finding meaningful growth, navigating political and trade uncertainty under the current administration, and managing the risks and workforce effects of artificial intelligence.

Robert Dedman Sr., Robert Dedman Jr. and Jack Nance were formally inducted Feb. 14 during Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort; the Hall of Fame highlighted Nance's decades with the Carolinas Golf Association and the Dedmans' roles in restoring and hosting major championships at Pinehurst.

A former nursing home at 313 State St. in Augusta was renovated into 11 market-rate apartments for people 55 and older and soft-opened this weekend. The property was bought by Tony and Lori Noonan in November 2024 and did not use city tax increment financing.

A 73-year-old woman in rural Texas says she has about $39,440 in credit-card debt across 19 cards and that high interest rates prevent her from retiring.

Efrat opened an eight‑lane pool with a movable mechitza that allows men and women to swim separately at the same time; residents are split between those who praise its religious accommodations and those who say layout and scheduling hinder family use.

Colorado approved $75,000 to support the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, which manages the Paonia Creative District and plans year-round programming, artist and vendor support, public events and a new downtown co-working space.

Family and friends of 21-year-old Benjamin Montalvo held a vigil near the site where he was killed in a 2020 hit-and-run on the same day the driver was released from prison early. The family says the release followed earned credits and is pursuing changes to state law after meeting with the governor's office.

Anthony Kim shot a final-round 9-under 63 to win the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament, finishing 23-under and three shots ahead of Jon Rahm; it is his first professional win in nearly 16 years, reported as 5,795 days since his last victory.

About 76% of people report experiencing burnout, and experts describe it as a stress response linked mainly to chronic work-related demands rather than a medical disease.

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary and interest in the route has grown; Tripadvisor reports a 20% year‑over‑year rise and, with Choice Hotels, launched a 'Century of Route 66' interactive map highlighting stops across the eight states the highway crosses.

Illinois' House Revenue and Finance Committee will hold a Thursday hearing on a megaproject bill tied to the Bears' Arlington Heights stadium; the measure would let projects worth at least $500 million negotiate tax payments with local taxing districts.

A TikTok trend called Chinamaxxing has popularized Chinese wellness and lifestyle habits in the West, drawing attention from Chinese media and officials.

An interview in which Ilia Malinin said he is not a Taylor Swift fan aired before his Olympic free skate; he later finished eighth and Taylor Swift fans reacted online.