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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Paige Spiranac Teams Up With Big Golf Media Firm

Paige Spiranac, a well‑known golf influencer, has announced a new partnership with Pro Shop, the company behind Netflix’s “Full Swing. ” The deal will help her turn her online presence into a full‑blown business. She plans to launch a new venture called Paige Co. , which will produce shows and se

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

NBA All‑Star MVP and Surprising Winners

Anthony Edwards finished the NBA All‑Star weekend as the most valuable player, scoring 32 points for USA Stars and helping them defeat USA Stripes in the final game. In betting markets, he was an unlikely favorite with odds of +1600, yet he attracted 9 % of the wagers and earned 9. 5 % of the total

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Caught in a Surprise Search

Police stopped Marshon Lattimore’s car after it was found with expired license plates. The driver, a former NFL cornerback, told the officer that he had no weapons in the vehicle. The stop began as a routine traffic check for a minor violation. When asked about guns or knives, Lattimore ans

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Climate 2025: A World on the Edge

The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

How Tennessee Raised Its School Test Scores

Tennessee students are now scoring better on the big national tests that check reading, math and history. The change shows how strong policies can move a whole state forward. The tests are not just for bragging. They help teachers see where students need help and guide school leaders on what to foc

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Improving Multiple Sclerosis Care in Nepal with Simple, Affordable Ideas

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. It usually shows up in young people, but many low‑income countries miss it or treat it poorly. In Nepal, doctors and the public often do not know enough about the condition. People also struggle to get brain scans, lab tests,

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Euro Leaders Aim to Make the Euro a Bigger Global Player

The euro is getting a new mission. Finance leaders from the euro‑area want the single currency to play a larger part in global markets. They say that political moves, especially from the United States, are turning money into a weapon. The euro has already lost some ground to the U. S. dolla

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Uruguay’s New Debt Strategy: Going Local and Growing Global

In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Global Minds Meet at IMF and World Bank Spring Gatherings

Foreign Policy hosts a series of meetings that bring together experts from around the world. These events focus on the latest crises, trends, and political shifts that shape our planet. The goal is to give people a clear view of what’s happening and why it matters. The meetings are held during the

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Achieving the Ultimate Award Combo: Who’s Got It and Who’s Almost There

The idea of winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony—collectively called EGOT—is a rare honor. Only a few dozen people have reached it, and many more are just one trophy away. The list below shows who has completed the quartet and who is close, organized in a fresh way. First, the current hol

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