Politics

Sports

Ben Albert Named BC Defensive Line Coach

Boston College has hired Ben Albert as its defensive line coach. The move brings the former Duke and UMass assistant back to the program for the first time since 2015.

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Africa

Murkomen Blames Machakos Goons for Kitengela Rally Chaos, Death

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused goons transported from Machakos County of sparking deadly chaos at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rally in Kitengela on Sunday. One man died and dozens were injured in the violence that followed.

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Movies

Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ Mockumentary Skewers Music Industry Absurdities

Charli XCX stars in the mockumentary 'The Moment,' a satirical take on fame's pressures and label meddling that pulls no punches. The 90-minute film, directed by Aidan Zamiri, captures her feigned tour anxieties amid the 'Brat' album hype.

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Heritage

Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier University president for 47 years, dies at 94

Dr. Norman C. Francis, who led Xavier University of Louisiana for 47 years and steered New Orleans through post-Katrina recovery, died Wednesday at age 94. His family announced the death, with memorial service details pending.

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Heritage

WWII Museum Closes D-Day Exhibit for Yearlong $300M Renovation

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans shuts down its flagship D-Day invasion exhibit on Feb. 25 for a yearlong renovation as part of a $300 million campaign. The overhaul, led by design firm Gallagher & Associates, aims to expand the display with immersive features and new artifacts by 2027.

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Corporate

Investors Urge Starbucks Shareholders to Oust 2 Directors Over Union Fight

A coalition of investors including New York state and city comptrollers called on Starbucks shareholders Wednesday to reject the reelection of two board members over the company's handling of labor unrest. The push targets lead independent director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, head of the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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US Politics

Talarico Raises $2.5M After CBS Pulls Colbert Interview

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico hauled in over $2.5 million in campaign donations within 24 hours after CBS blocked his 'Late Show' interview with Stephen Colbert from airing. Colbert posted the full segment on YouTube, where it drew more than 5 million views.

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Travel

Puzzle Maker Jodi Jill Uses Kids’ Jigsaws to Beat Flight Anxiety

Jodi Jill pulls a 50- to 75-piece children's jigsaw puzzle from her bag when airplane turbulence rattles her nerves. The Los Angeles puzzle maker says the task shifts her focus to matching edges and colors, blocking out worries about the bucking plane.

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Energy & Commodities

Blue Hydrogen Market to Hit $52 Billion by 2036, IDTechEx Forecasts

The global blue hydrogen market will reach $52 billion by 2036, growing at a 22% compound annual rate, according to a new IDTechEx report. The projection covers production from fossil fuels paired with carbon capture technology to cut emissions in heavy industry.

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Asia Pacific

Duterte Waives ICC Hearing Attendance, Cites Lack of Jurisdiction

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to attend next week's International Criminal Court hearing on charges against him, insisting the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. In a signed letter, he rejected both in-person and video participation from his detention cell in The Hague.

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Europe

Storm Imogen Washes Away 200m of A379 Road Near Torcross, Stranding Devon Villagers

A 200-meter section of the A379 coastal road linking Torcross to Slapton in south Devon collapsed into the sea during Storm Imogen earlier this month, stranding villagers and slashing access to the outside world. Repair costs could hit £18 million, with no clear funding source in sight.

World Headlines 4 months

Europe

Georgian Tycoon Bachiashvili Freed After Plea Deal in Ivanishvili Crypto Case

Giorgi Bachiashvili, once a top ally of Georgia's ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, walked free from a Tbilisi prison Friday after striking a plea agreement. The release came nearly nine months after his arrest on charges of misappropriating the billionaire's cryptocurrency and laundering money.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Südafrika: Armee soll Kriminalität in Western Cape und Gauteng bekämpfen

Präsident Cyril Ramaphosa hat die South African National Defence Force (SANDF) angewiesen, die Polizei bei der Bekämpfung organisierter Kriminalität zu unterstützen. Ziel sind Gang-Hochburgen in Western Cape und Gauteng, wie Ramaphosa in seiner State of the Nation Address im Februar 2026 ankündigte.

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Books & Literature

Dear Abby Advises Woman Drawn to Stalker, Calls Out Wrestler Scam

Advice columnist Abigail Van Buren urged a 57-year-old woman to break free from her ex-boyfriend's stalking by changing routines and seeking low-cost counseling. In a separate letter, she warned an Idaho woman that a self-proclaimed pro wrestler soliciting Apple cards online is likely a scammer.

World Headlines 4 months

Tennis

West Palm Beach commissioners pick Kevin Anderson’s firm over USTA Florida for tennis centers

West Palm Beach commissioners voted 4-1 on Feb. 17 to reject a competitive bidding process that favored USTA Florida, awarding Let's Play Tennis LLC the right to negotiate management of the city's three tennis centers. The company was co-founded by retired tennis star Kevin Anderson and local businessman Cameron Lickle.

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