Germany’s CDU has moved to prohibit social media use by under-14s while urging stricter verification, fines and coordinated EU rules to shield children from online risks
Nathan MacKinnon’s dramatic late goal against Finland sends Canada into the Olympic men’s hockey gold-medal game and shines a spotlight on his Cole Harbour roots
A recent study found that outbound access to Chinese official websites is shrinking, creating a de facto reverse Great Firewall that affects researchers, policymakers and companies worldwide
Hilary Knight tied the final with two minutes left and Megan Keller finished it in overtime to give the United States a third Olympic women’s hockey gold
Eric Dane, the actor behind McSteamy and Cal Jacobs, died February 19 after a courageous fight with ALS, leaving behind two daughters and a legacy of advocacy and memorable roles
A Trump-affiliated peace council has mobilized substantial private funding despite limited engagement from major allied nations
House Republicans approved a bill requiring documentary proof of citizenship and photo identification to register and vote, prompting criticism that the measure will make voting harder for seniors, students, and low-income Americans
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a Los Angeles courtroom as lawyers examined internal goals, age verification and the company’s role in alleged youth addiction on Instagram
Speculation that Christine Lagarde could leave the European Central Bank ahead of schedule has sparked debate over who would shape the next monetary leadership in Europe
A clear look at Canada’s medal bonus system, the role of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Excellence Fund, and international contrasts
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Geneva on 17 February 2026 to begin narrowly focused talks addressing territorial demands, security guarantees and how to implement a ceasefire
Elana Meyers Taylor overcame near-retirement and personal challenges to win the monobob gold at Milan Cortina 2026, becoming an all-time Winter Games figure
Damon Wayans Jr. headlines NBC’s Puzzled, a drama adapted from Danielle Trussoni’s Puzzle Master books about a man whose traumatic brain injury grants him extraordinary pattern recognition
Lebanon’s cabinet noted a military plan to strip weapons in southern zones, but Hezbollah insists arms north of the Litani remain exempt and renewed Israeli raids complicate implementation.
Courtney Sarault of Moncton captured silver in the women’s 1,000m short track at Milano Cortina 2026, her third medal of the Games after a 500m bronze and a mixed relay silver.
Kamala Harris transferred ownership of her campaign email list to the D.N.C. for $6.5 million and allocated the proceeds to settle 2026 obligations, highlighting the party’s broader fundraising shortfall versus Republicans.