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Estilo de vida

El ‘eructo de la casa’, tendencia viral que impulsa abrir ventanas diariamente

La tendencia viral 'house burping' o 'eructo de la casa' promueve abrir ventanas 3-15 minutos al día para renovar el aire. Reclama la tradición alemana del lüften y gana adeptos en TikTok e Instagram con decenas de miles de videos.

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Olympics & More

Amber Glenn Tears Up After Botched Jump Drops Her to 13th at Olympics

American figure skater Amber Glenn dropped to 13th place with a score of 67.39 in the women's short program at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after bailing on a triple loop. The openly queer athlete, who has criticized the Trump administration, fought back tears off the ice and posted a message of resilience on Instagram.

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Economy

New U.S. Car Prices Hit $50K Record as Loans Stretch to $800 Monthly

The average price for a new car or truck in the U.S. topped $50,000 for the first time last September and stood at a record $49,191 in January, according to Cox Automotive. Monthly payments on new auto loans have climbed to an all-time high just over $800, data from J.D. Power shows.

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AI

AI Saves CEOs Time but Frustrates Workers, Boosts Isolation

Half of CEOs report major time savings from AI tools, while two-thirds of workers see little or no benefit. Experts say poor training and rushed rollouts are fueling workplace frustration, isolation and higher turnover.

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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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Olympics & More

Xu Mengtao Wins 2nd Straight Gold in Women’s Aerials at 2026 Olympics

China's Xu Mengtao captured gold in women's freestyle skiing aerials at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, scoring 112.90 to repeat as Olympic champion. Australia's Danielle Scott took silver with 102.17, while teammate Shao Qi earned bronze at 101.90.

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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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Olympics & More

Japan’s Mari Fukada Takes Gold in Snowboard Slopestyle at 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics

Japan's Mari Fukada captured gold in women's snowboard slopestyle at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with an 87.83 score on her third run. The final in Livigno, Italy, went ahead Wednesday after heavy snow forced a one-day postponement from Tuesday.

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Policy & Law

Louisiana Bans SNAP Purchases of Soda, Candy From Ash Wednesday

Louisiana residents on food stamps lost the ability to buy soda, candy and energy drinks with benefits starting Ash Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's request to delay the restrictions from a planned Jan. 1, 2026, rollout until the start of Lent.

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Energy & Commodities

First Gen Supplies Geothermal Power to LPU Batangas, Laguna Campuses

Lyceum of the Philippines University signed a deal this month with First Gen Corp. to power its satellite campuses in Batangas and Laguna using geothermal energy. The agreement aggregates more than 1,150 kilowatts of demand from the sites, sourced from First Gen's plants in Leyte.

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Asia Pacific

Philippines Opens Cancer Center for Soldiers, Families

The Armed Forces of the Philippines inaugurated the Bagong Bayaning Mandirigma Cancer Care Center in December 2025 to deliver specialized cancer treatment for active-duty troops, retirees and their dependents. Partners including the Congressional Spouses Foundation and One Meralco Foundation joined the blessing ceremony at the Makati Medical Center facility.

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Energy & Commodities

Gécamines Grants Glencore Land Access at KCC Mine in Congo

Gécamines has agreed to grant Glencore access to land for the Kamoto Copper Co. mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deal unlocks long-term mining titles and leases to expand facilities and extend the site's life into the mid-2040s.

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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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Märkte

Comex-Gold steigt um 84 Dollar/Unze auf 4989 vor Fed-Protokoll

Comex-Gold-Futures für April lieferbar stiegen um 84 Dollar pro Feinunze auf ein Tageshoch von 4989 Dollar. Silber gewann 3,40 Dollar pro Unze vor den Protokollen der US-Notenbank Fed.

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Olympics & More

Larkin Praises Sabres’ Thompson’s Rare Long-Range Shot at Olympics

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin singled out Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson for his unmatched ability to score from the point during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Thompson ripped a slap shot from the top of the circles for a goal in Team USA's 5-1 win over Germany.

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