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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Little Rock's Vibrant Arts Scene: A Closer Look

Little Rock is buzzing with cultural events this week. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is putting on a show called "Modern Muses. " It's part of their 2025-26 River Rhapsodies series. The concert features a mix of classical and modern pieces. Violinists, pianists, and other musicians will perform wo

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Feb 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trump's Climate Change Rollback: What It Means for the Environment

The Trump administration has decided to undo a key climate change regulation. This rule, from 2009, said that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are bad for people and the planet. By removing this rule, the government is also getting rid of many other rules that limit how much pollution cars, powe

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Parents and Pot: A Generational Gap?

In a world where laws on marijuana are changing, so are family dynamics. A couple in their early 70s finds themselves at odds with their adult child over their cannabis use. Both parents are healthy and enjoy a joint a few times a week, mostly in the evenings. They use it to relax, watch movies, and

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

From Football Field to Global Stage: Camden Dempsey's Journey

Camden Dempsey, a former Colorado Buffaloes long snapper, is making waves beyond the football field. Known as "The Governor, " Dempsey has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar for the class of 2026-27. This prestigious fellowship offers a fully funded master's degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua U

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Winning Deals by Getting Inside the Other Guy's Head

Negotiations are not just about what you want. They are also about what the other person wants. Many people focus only on their own goals. They forget to think about what the person across the table needs. This can lead to bad deals or even losing the deal altogether. Understanding the other side c

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Keeping Workers Safe: Why One Boss Stands Up for Health Insurance Helpers

In Kansas, a construction boss is worried about new rules that might hurt his workers' health insurance. He thinks these rules could make insurance more expensive. He believes this could hurt his business and his team. He knows how tough construction work can be. Workers face risks every day. They

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Israel Team Up to Curb Iran's Oil Trade with China

A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shed light on a shared strategy to limit Iran's oil exports, particularly to China. This plan is part of a broader effort to apply intense pressure on Iran. China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, tak

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Casey Wasserman Steps Back from Business Amid Controversy

Casey Wasserman, the head of the LA 2028 Olympics, is selling his talent agency. This comes after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, surfaced. People are upset and want him to quit his job. Even a pop star, Chappell Roan, left his agency because of this. Wasserman says h

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Tale of Two Speeches: Rubio Shines, Ocasio-Cortez Struggles

In Munich, two American politicians took the stage, but only one left a lasting impression. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with European leaders. He spoke about the importance of a strong Europe and the shared destiny of the United States and Europe.

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Prince's Call for Change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former leader, made a bold statement at a recent security conference. He believes that U. S. military action could speed up the end of Iran's current government. Pahlavi thinks that the regime is already weak and that an attack might make it fall faster. He was talki

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