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Education
See allSan Francisco Teachers Strike Ends With Tentative Agreement on Raises, Benefits
After a week-long strike, the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) reached a tentative...
San Diego Unified School District and Teachers Union Reach Agreement, Avoiding Strike
The San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Education Association (SDEA) reached an agreement on February 12, 2026, averting a one-day...
UK Government Announces Major Funding Boost for Special Education Needs
The UK government has committed an additional £500 million to support special education needs (SEN) in schools, addressing chronic resource...
Sports
See allNew Study Reveals Key Metrics for NBA Team Success
A recent study published in the Journal of Sports Economics analyzed player performance metrics over the last five NBA seasons using regression...
Manchester United's Record-Breaking Sponsorship Deal with Tech Giant
Manchester United has secured a record-breaking sponsorship deal with a leading technology company, marking a significant milestone in sports...
How to watch NBA All-Star Weekend 2026: live streams, preview, schedule
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, held from February 13–15 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, introduced a new round-robin format featuring...
World
See allThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Global Security Dynamics
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's recent report explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming military strategies and...
U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Three Alleged Drug Traffickers
On February 14, 2026, a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard a boat alleged to be involved...
DHS Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Democrats Refuse to Support Funding Bill
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown early Saturday morning after Senate Democrats refused to support a funding...
Opinion
See allA Scam': Trump, EPA Revoke Scientific Proof That Climate Change Is Harmful
The Trump administration has revoked a 2009 EPA scientific finding that climate change poses a public health threat, labeling it a "scam." This...
Presidents’ Day doesn’t exist
The article examines the historical inaccuracies surrounding Presidents' Day, emphasizing that it doesn't align with George Washington's actual...
Why the US Economy Still Feels Broken Despite Positive Indicators
This opinion piece delves into the stark contrast between optimistic economic indicators and the harsh realities faced by many Americans. Despite...
Politics
See allHillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of concealing files related to financier Jeffrey Epstein,...
Misinformation's Role in Increasing Political Polarization Among Voters in 2026 Elections
This study, published in the American Political Science Review, investigates the impact of misinformation on political polarization during the...
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Trump's Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants Amid Legal Challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency stay on February 14, 2026, halting President Trump's executive order authorizing expedited deportations...
Lifestyle
See allAnnular 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse February 2026: Live Updates
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," is set to occur on February 17, 2026. This phenomenon happens when the Moon, at a distant...
Travel Restrictions Delay Global Tourism Recovery by $1.5 Trillion in 2026
The World Tourism Organization conducted a quantitative analysis examining the effects of travel restrictions on global tourism recovery,...
Travel Writer's 12 Items to Ditch from Your Carry-On in 2026
As travel evolves, a seasoned travel writer has identified 12 everyday items that will likely become obsolete from carry-on bags by 2026. With...
Health
See allNew mRNA Vaccine Shows 75% Efficacy Against RSV in Infants
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the efficacy of a novel mRNA vaccine designed to prevent respiratory...
Public Meeting: FDA Rare Disease Day 2026 - 02/23/2026
The FDA is hosting a virtual public meeting on February 23, 2026, in observance of Rare Disease Week. The event, themed "Moving Forward. Looking...
Noom Med + Wegovy: Smarter, Affordable Weight Loss Path
Noom Med has integrated Wegovy, a leading GLP-1 medication, into its psychology-based weight loss program. This offers a convenient pill form that...
Business
See allCoffee Prices Rise as Demand Increases Amid Recent Lows
Coffee prices have risen as roasters rebuild inventories, with Brazil's record coffee production and Vietnam's increased exports influencing the...
Integrating AI in Supply Chains: Enhancing Resilience and Efficiency
This research from Harvard Business School examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance supply chain resilience through a case study...
Financial Literacy Boosts Household Investment Participation by 15%
A recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research utilized a randomized control trial involving over 1,000 households to assess...
Investigation
See allFBI Releases New Details About Suspect in Guthrie Disappearance
The FBI has released new details about the suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent television personality. The individual,...
Investigation Uncovers Labor Exploitation in Middle East Construction Boom
A recent investigation by Al Jazeera has revealed widespread labor exploitation in the Middle East's booming construction sector, particularly...
Corporations Use Offshore Entities to Evade Billions in Taxes, Exposing Global Loopholes
ProPublica's investigation analyzed leaked financial documents, conducted interviews with whistleblowers, and cross-referenced data from global...
Entertainment
See allTyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip Tops Netflix's U.S. Top 10 Movies
Tyler Perry's latest comedy, "Joe's College Road Trip," has debuted at the top of Netflix's U.S. Top 10 movies list. The film follows Joe Simmons,...
American Girl's New Adult Novel: A Nostalgic Revival
In our latest exploration, we're diving into American Girl's bold move to launch an adult novel featuring Samantha Parkington, now 25 and tackling...
Wonka's 2023 Prequel: Box Office Hit Amid Mixed Reviews
In our latest analysis at TheWkly, we explore the 2023 prequel film Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet, which achieved a remarkable $635 million in...
Technology
See allCritical Vulnerabilities Identified in 5G Networks Demand Urgent Security Enhancements
A recent study published in IEEE Spectrum investigates the security vulnerabilities of 5G networks through a series of penetration tests and...
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 sparks major copyright controversy
ByteDance, the Chinese tech company behind TikTok, has launched Seedance 2.0, an AI-driven video generation tool that allows users to create...
Memory Chip Hoarding Boom Goes Bust: Prices Swing Wild
The memory chip market, once buoyed by a stockpiling frenzy, is now experiencing volatility as demand plummets. Following a surge in prices that...
Environment
See allStudy Links Climate Change to Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events
A recent study published in Nature Climate Change reveals a significant rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events globally,...
Climate Change Heightens Risks of Vector-Borne Diseases in Tropical Regions
The recent systematic review published in Environmental Research Letters analyzes the correlation between climate change and the emergence of...
Seven States Miss Colorado River Water Deadline Again Amid Drought
Seven U.S. states dependent on the Colorado River have once again failed to meet a federal deadline for establishing new water-sharing rules, a...
Science
See allResearchers Achieve Record Efficiency in Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers have developed a new method to enhance the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, achieving a record conversion efficiency of over 30%....
AI Agents Revolutionize Airbnb Support, Wine Fraud Detection Advances
Airbnb is set to enhance its customer service globally with the introduction of AI-driven support agents after successfully addressing one-third...
New Exoplanet Discovered with Potential for Liquid Water
Astronomers utilizing data from the Kepler Space Telescope have announced the discovery of a new exoplanet, K2-456b, positioned in the habitable...
Research & Analysis
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New Study Reveals Key Metrics for NBA Team Success
A recent study published in the Journal of Sports Economics analyzed player performance metrics over the last five NBA seasons using regression...
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Global Security Dynamics
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's recent report explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming military strategies and...
New mRNA Vaccine Shows 75% Efficacy Against RSV in Infants
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the efficacy of a novel mRNA vaccine designed to prevent respiratory...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ed Martin Removed From DOJ Weaponization Task Force – Alex Jones Responds!
Martin currently serves at the DOJ as the Pardon Attorney and leads the department’s “weaponization working group.” CNN ...
SpaceX In Advanced Talks To Combine With xAI: Report
SpaceX In Advanced Talks To Combine With xAI: Report First Reuters and Bloomberg last week, and now Bloomberg reports ag...
Post-New START, China Urges US to Reopen Strategic Stability Talks with Russia
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China has urged the United States to resume dialogue with Russia on strategic stability and discuss ...
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