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NMU hosts Science Olympiad
More than 300 students in Middle and Highschool gathered at Northern Michigan University for the 2026 UP Regional Science Olympiad.
Readers respond: Shift city money for students, not sports
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
7 Healthy Habits You Can Fit Into a Commercial Break
Don’t just scroll during ads. These smart habits during commercial breaks can strengthen muscles, lower stress and support heart health.
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news
Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.
Curling faces identity crisis as cheating controversy forces rethink of regulations
After being shaken by claims of cheating at the Winter Olympics, curling finds itself between a rock and a hard place as it looks to regulate an increasingly competitive sport while keeping alive the long-standing honour-based system it so cherishes.
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Feb. 22
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Vistra and Nvidia are among market movers that will give imporant updates this week.
Despite NIL approval for Michigan high schoolers, businesses seeing early investment risks
Only a handful of Michigan student-athletes have capitalized on the new opportunities in the first three weeks of the policy.
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to explore legal questions arising from the fraught history of U.S.-Cuban relations when it considers the scope of a 1996 law that lets U.S. nationals seek compensation for property confiscated by the communist-led Cuban government.
Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
What we learned about Texas politics this primary cycle
Texas is changing politically. Our time in the political trenches showed how.
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Feb. 21, 2026
Scores and results from competitions across the state.
Local school district takes part in mental health summit
The Real Talk Mental Health Summit brought together students from Trotwood-Madison schools in grades 8 through 12 for a day of education, empowerment, and healing.
Young scientists compete at WIU with state title in sight
Around 250 students from middle, junior high, and high school competed Saturday at the Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad in Macomb.
Local businesses raising money for family of Tipp City woman killed in deadly shooting
“This community is a tight-knit community. We all stick together, and it was just a horrible thing that happened.”
WORC offering small business assistance
State lawmakers and members of the Shapiro administration recently announced the launch of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center PA Small Business
The Biggest New Fans of 401(k)s Are Small Businesses
Millions more small-business employees gained access to 401(k)-style retirement plans in recent years, a result in part of new types of plans like the pooled employer plan, or PEP.
Creve Coeur Science Center conducts controlled fire to prairie
A controlled fire on Saturday afternoon shows how it can restore the native habitat of a prairie.
“Could’ve been a lot worse” owner reacts after box-truck crashes into business
A truck crashed into the front of The Honey Den candy store Friday night, damaging the business’s main location while it was closed for renovations.
Jesuit two-sport athlete smashes past personal record at state track meet
Jesuit's Ja'ir Burks felt focused as he prepared to run the Division I 60-meter hurdles at the LHSAA's state indoor track and field meet on Saturday at LSU's Carl Maddox
Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs
The president pulled his support from the Republican congressman after Hurd voted against Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Galaxy AI turns into a multi-agent ecosystem, adds deep integration with Perplexity AI
The improved system will allow you to work with multiple AI agents seamlessly, without needing to switch between apps or repeat commands.
Over 100 food service employees to be laid off
UF Health is hiring a company to take over food services, leaving hundreds of employees without a job.
Wind gust tears roof off Waynesboro business
Interstate Mufflers sustained damage when winds removed the roof from the building.
NMU hosts Science Olympiad
More than 300 students in Middle and Highschool gathered at Northern Michigan University for the 2026 UP Regional Science Olympiad.
From the sports desk: An epic finale awaits
Jordan Stolz gets lost in the pack, and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes more history.
No. 14 Harvard Stuns No. 1 Syracuse, 13-12 | Sports
No. 14 Harvard Stuns No. 1 Syracuse, 13-12 | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
Can businesses claw back tariffs after Supreme Court ruling? The outlook is murky
It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday’s ruling.
Sarasota officer turns baking passion into custom cookie business
Lauren McElyea launches Serotonin & Sugar, specializing in hand-decorated treats
Moth art exhibit brings science and creativity together at UAB
The collaboration with the Birmingham Zoo highlights how nature can inspire learning in new ways.
Nonprofit hosting event to bring hope to people facing mental health challenges
A nonprofit is hosting an event to raise awareness about mental health and bring hope to people facing mental health challenges.
One small step for dialing back the partisanship
Much ink, including a good deal of my own, has been spilled on the excesses of super-charged, toxic partisanship in this current era. Except for true believers along with those who profit from this all-consuming poison, there is broad agreement that it needs to be toned way down and dialed far back. The nearly 51% […]
Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump
Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and...
Division I college in Upstate NY adding women's flag football
The search for a coach is underway, and informal play is possible as early as spring 2027.
SC health officials report 11 new measles cases, bringing total to more than 970
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting 11 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina to 973.
Small businesses survive with support from their communities, Chicago's Next Voices columnist writes
A 2025 survey found a drop in future confidence among small business owners. Next Voices columnist Lashaunta Moore's response was to make a 12-month plan to buy products and services from local firms.
Country music icon’s jet aborts takeoff due to mechanical failure. Here’s the latest
The country music legend had a frightening flight.
Why Winter Olympic medals broke and what the failure revealed
A small design flaw in the medals for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina turned a durability promise into a very public stress test
Disaster-relief loans available for small businesses in Boone County
These loans are designed to aid small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations through the disaster recovery period.
Wellspring Launches Treasury Management Platform for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
The solution integrates liquidity management, payments infrastructure, and yield across banking and stablecoin rails within a governed treasury framework.Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellspring today announced the launch of Wellspring Institutional, a Treasury Management platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses. The solution provides finance teams with centralized cash visibility, integrated domestic and cross-border payments, and the ability to generate yield o
Country music star confirms he and girlfriend broke up: ‘Just didn’t work out’
The singer and his ex recently addressed the rumors.
Explainer: How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
What began as a spare presidential report to the U.S. Congress has hardened into a prime-time pressure chamber shaped by an era of fierce polarization, with the State of the Union speech now unfolding as a long night of choreographed tension and open confrontation - a moment for presidents to wrest narrative from turmoil and craft the defining images of their time in power.
Country music star revealed her reason for divorce: ‘It wasn’t love’
The singer has been open about her health and her love life.
Small business owner: More uncertainty after Trump tariffs overturned
Marc Bowker, a small business owner, said Trump continues to cause uncertainty for small businesses after Supreme Court tariff ruling.
Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, endorsed Russia’s participation at next month’s Paralympics, a move greeted with dismay in European capitals.
Feb. 20 Sports Caravan
Smith Valley's Luke Lannom had 26 points as the Bulldogs beat Spring Mountain 81-53 to advance to the 1A state championship
Mark Few Won’t Underestimate the Much-Improved Pacific Tigers
The Zags’ second-to-last game at home welcomes coach Dave Smart and a underrated group in the West Coast Conference.
Colorado small business owner reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Denver7 followed up with the owner of Outdoor Element, a business to help campers and hikers explore with confidence, after Friday's Supreme Court tariff ruling.
Some Atlanta business owners say tariffs hurt sales, but others say they got a boost
Business owners on both sides say they're optimistic about how the Supreme Court's decision will help.
After decades of soliciting the expertise of locals, Hajo Eicken’s northern career is coming full circle
The director of the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is returning home to Germany after 28 years in Alaska.
Section III high school sports scoreboard, stats leaders for Feb. 20
See results from Section III teams.
Oakland small businesses still face uncertainty after Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
WNC small business operators react after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court said President Donald Trump's global tariffs are illegal on Friday, Feb. 20.
Oregon State secures $25 million for Field Sports Building
The new 15,000-square-foot facility will house five Beavers outdoor sports teams and construction begins in July 2026.
Ohio, DOJ sue health network for limitations on insurers
The state of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Justice are suing health network OhioHealth, alleging that they limit competition and drive up healthcare costs for patients and employees.
Miracle on Ice transcended sports and captivated the nation
The Way I See It Art Smith One of the biggest battles of the cold war with the Soviet Union occurred not on the battlefield but on the ice of a smallish hockey rink in the quiet village of Lake Placid, New York. Forty-six years ago, a group of young men, the youngest ever sent […]
Connect with small business owners at Dave & Busters in Modesto
NC mental health overhaul: Coastal Horizons sees high demand as state releases year-one progress report
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it is working to meet growing demand. Secretary Dev Sangvai said the state has reached a turning point.
Reality star says she’s facing a new health challenge in 2026
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reveals her cervical cancer diagnosis and urges women to stay on top of health screenings after early detection.
How tariffs have impacted NYC small business bottom line
Roanoke business reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that most of Trump's tariff policy is not permitted, it will take another year for a Roanoke business to see rising cost subside.
Impacted Northeast Wisconsin business reacts to Supreme Court's tariff strikedown
SHEBOYGAN (WLUK) -- Friday, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs are illegal. For area small business
OpenAI may sell a smart speaker with facial recognition camera
Is this the Jony Ive product that will save the ChatGPT maker?
Pappas Holds Discussion with NH Health Care Leaders on Protecting and Expanding Telehealth Access
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a roundtable conversation with local health advocates from organizations and hospitals, including New Futures, Speare Memorial Hospital, Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance of NH, HealthFirst, to highlight the importance of telehealth for Granite Staters and his recently introduced bipartisan legislation to protect and expand access to telehealth.
Didn’t get Hilary Duff ‘Lucky Me Tour’ tickets? Here’s where you can still buy them
Entertainment shows, tickets and streaming
New tariffs reshaped small businesses. Will they get their money back?
High tariffs changed the way small companies did business in 2025. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled many tariffs illegal, they want their money back.
New mini-golf, bar entertainment destination coming to Birmingham’s Parkside District
Urban Supply announced Wednesday that their newest tenant, Minnie’s Golf & Bar, is coming to Birmingham later this year.
Andrew Yang on tariff ruling: ‘People should be furious at this mismanagement of the economy on the part of the president.’
OpenAI’s Hardware Device Just Leaked, and You Will Cringe
A team of over 200 employees at OpenAI has been working on a smart speaker that features a built-in camera to analyze its surroundings.
February 20, 2026
Autism has long been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys, but data suggest that’s not true. Plus, an update on the first state-run psilocybin therapy programs, and why the American Medical Association is joining an effort to launch an independent vaccine review panel. And, what record-low snowpack in Utah and Colorado means for the region's water supply.
'The damage cannot be refunded': Small businesses weigh Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Trump is already promising new tariffs, clouding the outlook for business owners after the high court's decision.
A third patient has died after Idaho cut a Medicaid mental health service
A man in his 40s, who had severe mental illness and lived with his family in the Boise area, died recently after Idaho cut critical mental health services, according to a clinic owner who leads the local treatment team.
Virginia colleges see shift in top majors since 2004
SCHEV data shows top majors shifting toward business, health and computer science since 2004.
What new plan says Oregon can do to retain behavioral health workers
Oregon needs to improve recruitment, credentialing and training of behavioral health workers, a report from a council formed by Gov. Tina Kotek said.
Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned
OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027. OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “American Idol” winner brings nostalgic sounds to the Millwald Theatre
"American Idol" champion to perform concert in Wytheville next week.
Small business owners celebrate Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs
The battle against the president's so-called reciprocal tariffs is won, but the war for free trade and a stable business environment continues.
UT Dallas’ BrainHealth Week brings brain science to the public
The University of Texas at Dallas is bringing back its BrainHealth Week for a fourth year. The conference will run from Feb. 23-28 and offer a slate of public...
As Google Home Speaker reboot nears, OpenAI reportedly launching smart speaker with camera
OpenAI is apparently working on a new smart speaker due to launch in 2027, according to a new report. The...
Spring sports roundup: St. Paul’s rolls past Spanish Fort in baseball opener
Check out the highlights from baseball, softball, soccer and tennis this week.
Motorola's latest foldables are finally getting Android 16 in the US
Better late than never, as they say. Motorola's Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, also known as the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra outside of North America, are...
From longshot lawsuit to landmark ruling: How a family toy business took on Trump's tariffs
When Rick Woldenberg took the reins of his family's toy business, Learning Resources Inc, nearly three decades ago, politics and litigation were not on his agenda. Then he became a central figure in one of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court rulings of the last several years.
OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device sounds like HomePod 2.0: report
A new report details OpenAI’s hardware ambitions, and reveals that the first Jony Ive-designed device expected to launch is a smart speaker.
OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027
OpenAI may release its first AI-powered consumer device in 2027.
MAHA activists warn Trump could lose their support over glyphosate order
Members of the U.S. Make America Healthy Again movement that backs Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say an executive order this week to boost domestic production of the weedkiller glyphosate risks their support in November's midterm elections.
Where do Cam Newton, Tua Tagovailoa, other in-state stars rank on ESPN’s top college football QBs of 2000s?
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released updated Top 100 on Friday
Business celebrates win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time
Thousands of businesses won a hard-fought victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn the White House's emergency tariffs. The process of getting refunds has only just begun.
Wes Rucker, longtime Knoxville sports journalist, dies at 43
Wes Rucker, who spent decades covering Tennessee Athletics, died in a car crash Thursday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Kansas City police release pictures of suspects involved in shooting near entertainment district
The shooting happened near Westport Road and Central Street, near the post office, on February 8.
German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China
German business bosses warned on Friday of what they called destabilising and unfair global business practices by China, ahead of a visit to Beijing by Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he is expected to focus on cooperation opportunities.
$409M hospital plan aims to ease jail mental health backlog in Georgia
Unveiled earlier this week, the Senate’s version of the state budget includes $409 million to build a new 300-bed mental health hospital.
6th measles case reported in Rockwall County, health officials say
The first case was identified Feb. 5, according to a statement from the Rockwall County Health Authority. Since then, five other family members within the...
Inside the OpenAI Team Developing its AI Devices
OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. New details are starting to emerge about the group and its development strategy. The smart ...
This week in HS Sports: A day of hope, celebration for Alaina and John Peacock
Alaina will escort her husband John out of a rehabilitation center today, 102 days after he suffered a near-fatal brain injury.
Netflix Will Soon Stop Working on Some Streaming Players & Smart TVs
In a move that signals the ongoing evolution of streaming technology, Netflix has announced it will end support for its application on the PlayStation 3 console and several other older devices effective March 2, 2026. This decision affects a niche but dedicated group of users who continue to rely on these aging platforms for accessing […]
Sports Daily: Get ready for another packed weekend of college hoops
We will get you ready for another packed weekend of college hoops. And the Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy joins the show.
FanDuel Sports Network closing Atlanta offices, laying off dozens of employees
The layoffs are happening as the future of regional sports networks remains up in the air.