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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

New Rules for College Athletes: What's Changing and Why It Matters

College sports are changing. Eric Schmitt, a key figure in Missouri politics, has put forward a new plan. This plan aims to revamp how college athletes are paid and who can play. It's a big deal. Why? Because college sports bring in a lot of money. But the athletes themselves don't see much of it.

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Zabit's Comeback: From UFC to Grappling?

Zabit Magomedsharipov, a name that once echoed in the UFC, might be making a comeback. But this time, it's not in the Octagon. The 34-year-old Russian fighter, known for his impressive skills, has been away from the UFC for almost seven years. He left the sport in 2022 to pursue a career in medicine

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

From Fisherman to Bobsledder: Shane Pitter's Unique Olympic Journey

Shane Pitter, a 26-year-old fisherman from Jamaica, is making waves in the world of bobsledding. While most people would have been fishing on a sunny day in Jamaica, Pitter was competing in the Milan Cortina Games. His journey from the sea to the ice is nothing short of remarkable. Pitter's story i

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Willamette Valley: A Chance for Snow This Week?

This week, northwest Oregon is in for a chillier and wetter spell. The big question on everyone's mind is whether snow will actually reach the Willamette Valley floor, affecting places like Portland, Salem, and Eugene. There's also curiosity about how this weather might impact schools in nearby area

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

California Braces for Major Snow and Rain

California is about to experience a significant weather shift. After a long period of dry and warm days, the state is now expecting a week of heavy rain and snow. The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive a massive amount of snow. Forecasters predict that between 4 to 8 feet of snow could

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Feb 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Finding Love After Self-Improvement: Megan Thee Stallion's Journey

Megan Thee Stallion's relationship with Klay Thompson took her by surprise. She didn't see it coming, but she believes it happened because she was in a better place mentally and emotionally. She has been working on herself for a while. This includes going to therapy and doing activities that help he

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Feb 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drunk Driving Tech: A Race Against Time

A law aimed at reducing drunk driving deaths is stuck in the slow lane. The law, passed in 2021, requires new cars to have tech that detects if a driver is drunk or impaired. This tech could be things like sensors that check for alcohol in the air or scanners that track eye movements. The goal is to

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Feb 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning Trash into Treasure: How Old Shrink Wrap Gets a New Life

Ever wondered what happens to all that shrink wrap after it's used? It turns out, it can be turned into something new and useful. A special process called STRAP is making this possible. It takes old shrink wrap, full of inks, glue, and even bits of paper, and turns it into clean, clear plastic. Thi

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Feb 16 2026FINANCE

A Big Move in the Korean Crypto World

In a surprising turn of events, Mirae Asset Consulting is set to take over a major part of Korbit, a well-known crypto exchange in South Korea. This deal is worth a whopping $93 million. The company is buying 26. 9 million shares, which means they will own more than 92% of Korbit. All of this money

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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

Young Minds Compete in Orange County Science Showdown

A huge number of students from middle and high schools got together at UC Irvine for the 2026 Orange County Regional Science Olympiad. Over 1, 200 kids from around 50 schools showed off their skills in all sorts of science and tech challenges. They tackled everything from biology to coding, geology

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