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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newt­port still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

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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

New Coach Joins 49ers: Jerry Gray’s Big Move

Jerry Gray has signed on with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing a wealth of defensive knowledge to the team. The announcement comes after Gray spent three seasons as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. His exact duties with the 49ers are still being fina

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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 2026RELIGION

St Peter’s Steps Up Security Without Turning Into a Fort

The Vatican plans to tighten safety inside St Peter’s Basilica after a few vandal incidents, but officials want to keep the site from feeling like a military base. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that more than 20 million people visited the basilica last year, and that the recent trouble was a tiny

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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

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 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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