February 15, 2026
POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES Trump

CDC Cancels $600 Million in HIV and STD Funds to Four Democrat-Led States: Public Health, Politics, and Consequences

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is canceling approximately $600 million in HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) funding that had.

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Selling Plasma in an Inflationary Economy: What It Signals About the American Middle Class

A recent NBC News report highlights a growing trend: more Americans are turning to plasma donation as a source of supplemental income amid.

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Good News News POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES Press & Media WOMEN'S WORLD

North Korea’s Power Lineage and the Question of a Female Successor

A recent BBC report has renewed international attention on the inner workings of North Korea’s ruling Kim dynasty, particularly regarding questions of succession.

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FAA Grounds All Flights To and From El Paso — What Happened and Why It Matters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily grounded all commercial flights to and from El Paso International Airport (ELP) until February 20, 2026,.

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Police - ICE Press & Media

Federal Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota Poised to End — What’s Happening

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that he expects the federal immigration enforcement operation in his state to wind down “in days, not weeks.

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Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Steve Bannon Criminal Case: What Happened, Why It Was Dropped, and What It Means

Overview The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to dismiss a criminal case against Steve Bannon, a longtime political adviser to former.

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Epstein Files Release Expands; Congress to View Unredacted Records — What It Means and Why It Took So Long

Two major news developments in early 2026 have reignited public focus on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the long-delayed release of related investigative.

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Humanity Police - ICE POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES TECHNOLOGY

ICE Surveillance, Police Data Sharing, and Public Backlash — What’s Happening and Why It Matters

Recent reporting reveals an expanding nationwide trend involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that has intensified debates over government surveillance, civil liberties,.

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Tech Workers and the Google Petition

In early February 2026, nearly 900–1,000 Google employees and contractors signed an open letter urging Google to disclose and cancel any contracts with.

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Good News News LOCAL SPEAK Press & Media

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show — Overall Public Reaction

Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance — held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara during Super Bowl LX — quickly became one.

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