Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy
February 16, 2026
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Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy

A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.…

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USA Star Ilia Malinin Broke Social Media Silence With Subtle Change
February 16, 2026
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USA Star Ilia Malinin Broke Social Media Silence With Subtle Change

United States darling Ilia Malinin was the overwhelming favorite to win gold in the men’s singles event after opening a commanding five-point lead in the short program, but…

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In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat
February 16, 2026
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In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat

Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations. Source link

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Figure Skating Favorite Admits She’s Scared After Olympic Implosions
February 16, 2026
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Figure Skating Favorite Admits She’s Scared After Olympic Implosions

Kaori Sakamoto is a figure skating legend. She’s won the past five Japanese women’s figure skating championships, and she enters the Winter Olympic Games as the favorite to…

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Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount
February 16, 2026
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Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal. Source link

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales
February 16, 2026
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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs. Source link

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Stephen Curry Makes Major Announcement During NBA All-Star Weekend
February 15, 2026
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Stephen Curry Makes Major Announcement During NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend has drawn mixed reviews, but whenever the league’s biggest stars come together for a few days, it always has the makings of something historic. Arriving…

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In the East Village, Hiding in Plain Sight: A Secret Passage to the Underground Railroad
February 15, 2026
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In the East Village, Hiding in Plain Sight: A Secret Passage to the Underground Railroad

A passageway hidden below a dresser at the Merchant’s House Museum had long been a mystery. Then researchers learned that the home’s original builder was an abolitionist. Source…

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Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers Cold Shoulder on Military Spending
February 15, 2026
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Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers Cold Shoulder on Military Spending

Canada plans to unveil a new strategy that will shift its current reliance on American companies to Canadian military suppliers. Source link

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Olympian Ilia Malinin Reveals Whether He Will Defend His World Title
February 15, 2026
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Olympian Ilia Malinin Reveals Whether He Will Defend His World Title

In less than three days, Ilia Malinin has seen his Instagram follower count double to 1 million. Even though he failed to win the men’s individual figure skating…

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