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Savannah Guthrie said her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie; authorities say Nancy was abducted from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.

Max Homa is partnering with Arcutis' Free to Be Me Campaign to raise awareness of seborrheic dermatitis and says he uses ZORYVE (roflumilast) foam; he also discussed enjoying faster formats like TGL while keeping four-day PGA Tour events as his core focus for 2026.

U.S. airlines canceled many flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara after violence in the region, leaving travelers stranded. Airlines are issuing waivers and canceled-flight refunds are available, while hotel and short-term rental policies vary by company and property.

A Zimbabwe court convicted defendants in a lion-poaching case after forensic DNA from seized parts matched genetic data from a known lion killed near Victoria Falls; those involved received 24-month prison sentences.

The Keystone State Literacy Association Luzerne County will hold a Reading Day at Boscov's Community Room on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring storytime, crafts and a 1–1:20 p.m. magic show; registration is not required.

President Trump said a hospital ship was "on the way" to Greenland after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said a Greenlandic bricklayer raised healthcare concerns; Pentagon officials say no orders have been given to deploy the Navy's hospital ships.

Novo Nordisk will set a $675 monthly US list price for its semaglutide medicines, cutting some list prices by up to 50%, and said the change takes effect on Jan. 1 to give payers time to prepare.

The Scottish government has rejected plans for a £40m Flamingo Land holiday resort at Loch Lomond, citing flood risk, loss of historic woodland and wider policy conflicts; the decision follows years of local opposition and earlier appeals.

The Cedar Valley Humane Society opened an expanded shelter in rural Linn County that increases capacity to 65 dogs and 100 cats and adds new visitor and animal-care spaces.

Kenya has joined the WHO-MPP mRNA Technology Transfer Project to develop local mRNA vaccine manufacturing capacity, with training and infrastructure upgrades planned for the Kenya BioVax Institute and scientific support from KEMRI.

Former Prince Andrew was arrested and later released, and experts say Prince William and Kate Middleton are concerned about the possible effects on King Charles III's health.

Intel has entered a multiyear collaboration with SambaNova that will see SambaNova adopt Intel server chips and graphics cards, and Intel is participating in a reported $350 million funding round; earlier acquisition talks reportedly fell apart.

The Stroller for Feb. 20, 2026 lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including a benefit bingo for the Community Fireworks Fund at Pioneer Hose Firehall Sunday and scholarship applications being accepted by the Westmoreland Garden Council for the Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship.

The SPCA Albrecht Center provides intentionally lower-cost veterinary services and relies on assistance funds such as the Hope Fund, Pets for the Elderly, and Vets4Vets to help owners who face financial barriers; a Spay it Forward campaign runs through the end of February.

The article reports that headphone-related headaches often arise from pressure, weight, heat, glasses and high volume, and it lists six adjustments — such as changing earcup type or pads, adjusting fit, lowering volume, dimming screens and disabling active noise cancellation — that the author found helpful.

Japan asked the United States to ensure its treatment under a new temporary 15% tariff regime is as favourable as an existing trade deal, and officials from both countries said they would implement last year’s agreement in good faith.

EPA records released Feb. 12 report PFAS detections in public water systems serving about 151 million people, and more than 1,050 systems reported yearly averages above the agency's 4 parts-per-trillion limit.

Animal blood, long used in many global cuisines, is appearing more often on U.S. menus and in cookbooks, and the USDA relaxed rules in 2021 that had limited the sale of coagulated blood.

U.S. measles cases have topped about 900, and experts say declining vaccination coverage raises the risk that nine other vaccine-preventable diseases could increase.

Benjamin K. Roe will retire as president and CEO on Sept. 30 and will become president emeritus, and the Heifetz Board will launch a national search for his successor.

The FDA has granted premarket approval for Allurion's Gastric Balloon System, which uses a swallowable Smart Capsule designed to remain in the stomach for about four months; the company reports the device has been used in more than 200,000 patients outside the US.

A Channel 4 drama and the research of two retired campaigners have renewed attention on long-running concerns about water pollution and the finances of England and Wales's water companies; a related class action reached the Court of Appeal shortly after the interview.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $35 million in state funds to help immigrant families with food assistance and other resources, releasing money the legislature set aside for philanthropic partners. The allocation comes as federal deportation efforts advance and after California limited some immigrant health care amid budget shortfalls.

Escambia County Fire Rescue held its 2026 Medal Day on Feb. 21 at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church to recognize service, promotions and awards for actions during 2025.

Government-backed research found the average number of female FTSE 100 chief executives did not change last year, leaving nine women in those roles. The FTSE 350 missed its voluntary 40% senior leadership target, with women holding 36% of those positions.

ACEA data show BYD new-car registrations in Europe rose to 18,242 in January 2026 from 6,884 a year earlier, while ACEA reported overall passenger-car registrations in the region fell.

Federal officials warned technology leaders that heavy reliance on Taiwan for advanced chips creates a major economic vulnerability, and governments plus some companies have announced investments to expand U.S. production that will take years to change global supply patterns.

On Feb. 24, 2026 the Moon is in its First Quarter phase with about 48% of its face illuminated, and the next Full Moon will be on March 3.

The first official Somaliland delegation arrived in Israel after Israel recognized Somaliland in December 2025 and visited the Shafdan wastewater treatment complex to review water recycling and agricultural technologies.

Chris Hemsworth said moving his family from Los Angeles back to a large farm in Australia was the "greatest decision" he has made, and described returning home as feeling like a holiday.