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February 16th, 2026 - Rubio Highlights Trump’s Backing of Hungary’s Leader Ahead of Close Vote

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday underscored what he described as the strong personal bond between President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, signaling firm White House backing for the Hungarian leader as he heads into a closely contested national election. Speaking after meeting Mr. Orban at the prime minister’s office in Budapest’s Carmelite Monastery, Mr. Rubio credited the relationship between the two leaders as central to deepening ties between

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February 15th, 2026 - Brignone Beats the Odds and Shiffrin to Claim Another Gold

Italy’s impressive run as the host nation continued on Sunday, with its athletes once again rising to the moment. Competing on home snow, the Italian team has consistently delivered performances at or above expectations, keeping the country near the top of the medal standings. The momentum carried into the women’s giant slalom, where another gold medal added to the celebration. Federica Brignone, the 35-year-old Italian veteran, captured gold in the giant slalom just days af

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February 19th, 2026 - Alysa Liu Returns to the Ice On Her Own Terms

It’s hard to miss Alysa Liu on Olympic ice. While most skaters lock into intense focus during warm-ups, Liu looks like she’s at a celebration. At the Milan-Cortina Games, she waved to friends, joked with teammates and applauded other competitors. At one point, she spotted her family in the stands including her father, Arthur, and pointed toward them with a wide grin as she glided past. Days later, the 20-year-old delivered a flawless performance to win gold in women’s figure

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February 18th, 2026 - From ‘Corn Lady’ to Culinary Success and Controversy

When Tshephiso Marumo graduated with honors from a university in Botswana, few imagined she would soon be knocking on doors to sell roasted corn. In a country where such work is often dismissed as something for the poor, not for an ambitious graduate who once dreamed of becoming a journalist, her decision drew sharp criticism. A former professor even mockingly nicknamed her “Mmammidi,” meaning “Corn Lady” in Setswana. Ms. Marumo, now 33, ignored the ridicule. What began as d

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February 17th, 2026 - Boi Tolo: Rio’s Relentless Carnival Street Party

Well before sunrise, the square in Rio de Janeiro’s historic center began to fill. Some revelers arrived in neon fishnets and glitter, while others who had partied through the night stretched out on the grass for a brief rest. Musicians trickled in last, hauling drums and trumpets as the sky lightened over the city. It was carnival Sunday, and the gathering marked the start of Boi Tolo, a roaming, unscripted block party that sweeps through Rio like a marathon. There is no fi

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