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Lead Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, became a global sensation after videos showed him clinging to an orangutan plushie following abandonment by his mother and rejection by his troop. Zookeepers provided the toy as a comfort object; the footage has stirred broad public interest. The scenes recall psychologist Harry Harlow’s … Read more

Lead Connor Hellebuyck produced a 41-save performance on February 22, 2026 in Milan-Cortina, guiding Team USA to a 1–0 gold-medal victory over Canada at the Winter Olympics. The 32-year-old Winnipeg Jets goaltender not only stopped nearly every shot he faced but also celebrated his Michigan roots with a custom facemask featuring a largemouth bass. Teammates … Read more

Lead: Major software names from Microsoft to Oracle and Salesforce have lost substantial value since late 2025 amid renewed investor anxiety about artificial intelligence. As of Feb. 19, 2026 Microsoft traded roughly 28% below its all-time high from last fall, Oracle about 55% below its late-2025 peak and Salesforce had dropped about 27% year-to-date. The … Read more

Lead No. 3 Oklahoma State defeated No. 7 Iowa 32-11 in Stillwater in the Cowboys’ final home dual of the 2025-26 regular season. The visiting Hawkeyes, who had beaten Oklahoma State 18-16 earlier this year, were outscored across the lineup as several Oklahoma State freshmen and upperclassmen delivered key bonus-point wins. The result consolidates Oklahoma … Read more

Tonight marks the close of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 as HBO debuts the 29‑minute finale, “The Morrow,” at 10 p.m. ET. Across six half‑hour episodes the Dunk and Egg adaptation built a devoted fandom, stirred debate about its place in the wider Westeros saga and landed an emotional blow in last … Read more

Lead: North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party has formally re-appointed Kim Jong Un as its general secretary at a rare party congress that opened on 19 February in Pyongyang. State media reported the decision on the fourth day of the meeting attended by about 5,000 party members. In his opening remarks, Kim pledged to raise living … Read more

Lead Early on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, law enforcement officers shot and killed a 21-year-old man after he breached the north gate of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin of Cameron, North Carolina, was armed with what appeared to be a shotgun and carried a fuel canister. Secret Service … Read more

Claressa Shields neutralized a fierce early surge from long-time rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn to retain undisputed heavyweight titles on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The DAZN-televised rematch followed a heated weigh-in brawl the previous day and featured sustained, close-quarters action in the opening rounds before Shields systematically took control. Judges awarded … Read more

Who: The State of Delaware issued the travel order. When: Starting at 10 p.m. on February 22, 2026. Where: Kent and Sussex counties (Level 3 ban) and New Castle County (Level 2 restrictions). What and result: Officials ordered a Level 3 driving ban that prohibits nonessential travel in Kent and Sussex and imposed Level 2 … Read more

Monday, February 23, 2026 — A winter storm delivered measurable snowfall across the Philadelphia metropolitan area, with National Weather Service reports compiled through 9:30 p.m. showing accumulations across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Local weather coverage and public-safety agencies reported multiple communities seeing between 0.6 and 5.0 inches of snow, with the heaviest pockets in … Read more

Lead: WSB‑TV has reported a confirmed measles case in the state of Georgia, though full article access is currently restricted outside the United States (Error 451). Key details—such as county, patient age, vaccination status and exposure sites—are not available from the blocked report. State and local public‑health authorities are the primary sources for verification and … Read more

Lead On Monday, February 23, 2026, bitcoin tumbled more than 5% to trade below $65,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%. The move came even as Asian equities rose in early trade, marking a sharp divergence between crypto and regional stock markets. Bitcoin was last quoted at $64,816.8, … Read more

Lead Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declared a Disaster Emergency in Philadelphia on February 22, 2026, as a major winter storm is expected to bring 12–18 inches of snow and dangerous wind gusts through Monday, February 23. The National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Warning citing heavy snow and high winds that could make travel hazardous … Read more

Mexican security forces announced on Feb. 22, 2026 that they killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, the government said. The strike, which left Mr. Oseguera injured and later dead while being transported to Mexico City for medical attention, immediately triggered a wave of coordinated arson and blockades … Read more

Tech YouTuber Sahil Karoul posted images and short hands-on notes on February 22, 2026, saying he acquired a Galaxy S26 Ultra early in Dubai and photographed the handset alongside other devices. The posts highlight the phone’s revised white finish, a backward-inserted S Pen that protrudes, and an early demonstration of Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature. … Read more