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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympic Shop Tension Sparks Staff Change

The Milano Cortina Games announced changes to keep the event calm after a staff member shouted “Free Palestine” at Israeli fans. The incident happened in the Cortina Sliding Centre shop when a pro‑Palestinian employee confronted visitors. Videos showed him repeating the slogan while Israeli su

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Oregon’s Small Businesses Face a New Bankruptcy Surge

The state has seen a sharp rise in company bankruptcies, climbing 25 % last year to the highest level since 2013. Nationwide, many people and firms are filing for bankruptcy, but Oregon’s rate is almost four times faster than the national average. High interest rates and inflation are squeezin

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Sudden Air Strikes in Gaza Claim Nine Lives

Nine people lost their lives after Israeli aircraft targeted areas in northern and southern Gaza. In the north, a tent camp that sheltered displaced families was struck. Four residents were killed there. In the south, a strike hit Khan Younis and caused five deaths. Israeli officials say they

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympics Schedule Clash Leaves Top Freeskier Feeling Short‑Spoken

Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Sudan's El-Fasher: A Tragic Week of Violence

The city of el‑Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region became the scene of a brutal assault that left more than six thousand people dead over just three days, according to a United Nations investigation. The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Janjaweed militia, who ove

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

A. I. in College: A New Threat or a Tool?

Artificial intelligence is growing fast inside universities. Students now use A. I. for homework, research and even job interviews. But the new tools are not always good for learning. Many schools partner with A. I. firms to stay modern or avoid being left behind. These companies often cha

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Rising Beef Prices: Why the Herd Is Shrinking and Costs Are Soaring

The price of beef has jumped faster than most other grocery items, climbing 15 % over the past year. Ground beef is hitting record highs, while chicken and milk prices stay flat or barely rise. Farmers blame a shrinking cattle population. The U. S. herd is the smallest it has been since the 1950s,

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

A Ukrainian Athlete's Stand Against Olympic Rules

Vladyslav Heraskevych, a member of the Ukrainian skeleton sled racing team, found himself in hot water during the Olympic Games. His crime? Wearing a helmet decorated with the faces of Ukrainian athletes and coaches who lost their lives in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The International Olympic

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Lebanon's Political Comeback: Hariri's Party Eyes Election Return

Lebanon's political scene is buzzing with news that Saad al-Hariri's Future Movement might jump back into the election race. This comes four years after Hariri took a step back from public life. He hinted at this possibility during a speech honoring his late father, Rafik Hariri, who was also a prim

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Iowa's Education Funding: A Broken Promise

Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The

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