Sports
2/17 Sports Brief
US star Mikaela Shiffrin darts to early lead in women’s slalom at Milan Cortina Olympics CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is one run away from ending her Olympic medal drought. […]
Month: February 2026
Oddities
You’re here, there’s nothing I fear, except for maybe a ‘supersized’ fatberg
It’s been said that hubris, not an iceberg, is what actually sank the Titanic. Perhaps it was also hubris that led to a giant fatberg in Sydney. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that a “supersized” fatberg — […]
Oddities
Leave the abalone alone, and especially out of your pants
If you heard someone described as a “pants poacher,” you might think that they stole a pair of pants. However, this pants poacher hid a stolen endangered species down her pants. The California Department of […]
Lifestyle
Shamrock Shake season is almost here at McDonald’s
Shamrock Shake fans rejoice: McDonald’s has officially announced a return date for the popular seasonal treat. Starting Feb. 17, the Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry will be back on menus at the Golden Arches […]
Entertainment
Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is briefly reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount to hear the company’s “best and final” offer, while the Hollywood giant continues to back the studio and streaming deal it struck with Netflix. […]