Politics

Policy & Law

Ana Navarro Calls FCC Equal-Time Rule Outdated Amid View Probe

Political commentator Ana Navarro labeled the FCC's equal-time rule 'outdated' and 'selective' while her show 'The View' faces an agency investigation over a candidate interview. She warned Republicans that a future Democratic president might apply the rule to talk radio.

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Olympics & More

Family presses Monroe County for stalled Darrah Wiseman memorial track

The family of Darrah Wiseman, a six-time Tennessee state track champion killed in a car crash last November, demands answers on a $500,000 memorial track project at Tellico Plains High School nearly 10 months after state approval.

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Cricket

Chopra Questions Abhishek Sharma’s Jersey Switches in T20 World Cup 2026

Aakash Chopra questioned Abhishek Sharma's decision to wear teammates' jerseys during India's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage matches. The former India opener dismissed concerns that the numbers on the shirts would bring luck after Sharma's third straight failure to score.

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Asia Pacific

Critics Assess Yunus Tenure: Empty Promises After 18 Months

Dr. Muhammad Yunus's 18-month stint as Bangladesh's Chief Adviser ended February 17 with Tarique Rahman's new cabinet sworn in. Detractors charge his leadership delivered mob rule, economic decline and institutional favoritism instead of promised reforms.

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Baseball

Undefeated Baylor Bears Face No. 11 Oregon State, No. 20 Southern Miss at Round Rock Classic

Baylor's baseball team heads to the Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond with a perfect 4-0 record after sweeping its opening weekend. The Bears face their stiffest test yet against No. 11 Oregon State, No. 20 Southern Miss and Purdue in the four-team tournament.

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Elections

Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh Prime Minister After BNP Landslide

Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh's prime minister on February 17, 2026, capping a BNP landslide victory in parliamentary elections. The son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia pledged to serve the people under open skies in Dhaka.

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Leaders

Victoria Premier Allan Demands Reporter Retract Remark in Big Build Clash

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan halted a press conference Tuesday, demanding Channel 10 reporter Jess Maggio retract a comment accusing her of looking disinterested during questions on the Big Build corruption scandal. The standoff came amid fallout from a report alleging criminal activity on state construction sites.

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American Football

Fox Sports’ Auman picks Patriots as top fit for free agent Mike Evans

Fox Sports analyst Greg Auman has named the New England Patriots the best landing spot for free agent wide receiver Mike Evans. The projection comes after the Patriots reached the Super Bowl behind quarterback Drake Maye's breakout 2025 season.

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Heritage

WWII Machete from Armidale Shed Ties to Late NSW Governor James Rowland

A World War II U.S. Air Force machete discovered in a northern New South Wales shearing shed has been traced to Sir James Rowland, the late governor of NSW and RAF bomber pilot. David Carrigan, who found the blade as a boy on his family's property, plans to donate it to a local museum.

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Heritage

Five Hanuman Slokas Boost Hindu Devotees’ Courage

Devotees turn to five powerful Hanuman slokas for courage and inner strength during tough times. The sacred verses from Hindu tradition honor Lord Hanuman, the deity embodying fearlessness and power.

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Technologie

Russische Drohnen getestet bei minus 30 Grad

Ingenieure des Geoscan-Studentendesignbüros und der Tomsk State University haben Drohnen bei bis zu minus 30 Grad Celsius geflogen. Die Tests am Strezhnoye-Zentrum der Universität bewiesen die Eignung für arktische Bedingungen.

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Tecnología

Rusia prueba drones a -30 ºC en Siberia

Ingenieros rusos del Geoscan y la Universidad Estatal de Tomsk volaron drones a temperaturas de hasta 30 grados bajo cero. Las pruebas en el Centro Strezhnoye demostraron su resistencia en condiciones árticas extremas.

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US Politics

Trump’s AI Agenda Sparks Backlash in MAGA Strongholds

Donald Trump's aggressive push for AI dominance has ignited a revolt among supporters in Republican heartlands. Conservative activists in states like Texas and Florida accuse his administration of favoring Silicon Valley elites over American workers.

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Africa

FCT Police Deploy Army, Navy, DSS for Feb. 21 Council Elections

Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have deployed officers alongside Army, Navy, Air Force and DSS personnel for Saturday's area council elections. A movement restriction from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be in effect across the FCT on February 21, 2026.

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Movies

New African Film Festival Unveils 22nd Lineup with 25 Films from 18 Countries

The New African Film Festival opens its 22nd edition March 13-26 in Washington, D.C., with 25 films from 18 countries across Africa and its diaspora. Nigerian British director Akinola Davies Jr.'s 'My Father's Shadow' kicks off the event after earning a special mention at Cannes and a spot as the U.K.'s 2026 Oscar submission.

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