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Brandon Frankel announced his recovery from stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer surgery, crediting early detection through his persistence and praising wife Gabourey Sidibe's support. The couple's six-year relationship, marked by a private 2021 wedding and the birth of twins in 2024, has been shared openly on social media, highlighting their strong partnership amid this health challenge.
Montreal has introduced tolerance zones for homeless encampments on public land to replace dismantling efforts, aiming for a more humane approach amid a humanitarian crisis. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada stressed the need for time to build housing solutions while respecting community safety.
Stanford swimmer Addison Sauickie, 20, floated face down during a 500-yard freestyle race at the 2026 ACC Championships in Atlanta before collapsing on the pool deck afterward. She is under medical evaluation, with her status for upcoming events uncertain, as confirmed by university officials.
A truck carrying liquefied gas overturned and exploded on a highway in Santiago, Chile, killing several people and injuring others. Authorities are investigating the cause while reviewing safety protocols for hazardous material transport.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sharply criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a 'glass jaw' and 'slow brain' in a Fox News interview amid speculation about Newsom's presidential ambitions. The exchange highlights escalating partisan tensions, coinciding with book tours for both men in key political states.
A U.S. appeals court has allowed a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools to proceed, overturning a lower court block in a 12-6 decision amid ongoing First Amendment challenges. The ruling highlights tensions between historical context and religious endorsement, with similar laws in Texas and Arkansas facing scrutiny.
Actor Sterling K. Brown shares in an interview how his sons remain unimpressed by his fame, treating billboards of him casually while he finds it exciting. The article expands to quotes from other celebrities like the Kardashians, Beyoncé, and Angelina Jolie, highlighting common joys and challenges of celebrity parenthood.
Sterling K. Brown shares in an E! News interview how his sons are unfazed by his fame, highlighting the joys and humbling aspects of fatherhood. The article expands to quotes from other celebrities like the Kardashians, Beyoncé, and Angelina Jolie, illustrating shared experiences of parenting in the public eye.
Scientists have discovered a 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg in South America that may contain an embryo, potentially revealing insights into dinosaur parenting behaviors. The find, hailed as remarkable, is undergoing advanced analysis to confirm its contents and implications for prehistoric reproduction.
Scientists at the Natural History Museum have opened Charles Darwin's 200-year-old sealed jars, revealing preserved marine animals like sea anemones and barnacles from his early collecting days. The discovery provides new insights into Darwin's formative work and evolutionary studies, with plans for public exhibits and further research.
The RCMP has closed its investigation into the 2024 Lions Bay landslide that killed Barbara and David Enns, finding no basis for criminal charges. A civil lawsuit by the family against the province, village, and landowner Steven Vestergaard alleges negligence, while defendants claim it was an act of God and cite prior remediation efforts.
Eric Dane, known for his role on Grey's Anatomy, died at 53 from ALS in February 2026 after publicly battling the disease and advocating for research. In interviews before his death, he openly discussed his long struggle with substance abuse, including relapses, his sobriety since 2011, and how it influenced his acting career.
Authorities in Southern California have arrested Bryant Gonzalez, linking him to the extremist online group 764, which targets minors for exploitation to foment societal collapse. The article details related arrests, federal charges, and warnings from prosecutors about the group's nihilistic tactics and broader online threats to children.
Stage 32 and Evoke Entertainment have launched the Rom-Com Screenwriting Contest to discover and fast-track emerging romantic comedy writers, with submissions open in February and a winner announced in July. The partnership aims to make the industry more accessible, providing development support and packaging opportunities for the top script.
KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman announced a temporary hiatus on February 20 to focus on her health, supported by her bandmates amid their rising fame. The story is contextualized within a broader trend of celebrities sharing mental health journeys, from Gucci Mane's therapy to Selena Gomez's medication experiences.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday, killing three people, as part of an ongoing campaign that has resulted in at least 134 deaths since September. Critics question the legal basis and lack of evidence for these operations, highlighted by a recent wrongful death lawsuit from victims' families.
Las Vegas police are probing a fatal car crash into a power substation near Hoover Dam as a terrorism-related incident involving 23-year-old Dawson Maloney, who left messages indicating self-harm and extremist intentions. Authorities found explosives, weapons, and ideological books linked to him, though no infrastructure damage or public threat resulted, amid broader concerns over grid vulnerabilities.
A group of lawmakers led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis has urged President Trump to ensure pay for 41,000 Coast Guard members facing delays due to a DHS shutdown starting February 14, 2026. The impasse stems from Democratic demands to curb ICE practices, amid the third such funding lapse in three months.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, including those on Canada, prompting Ottawa to focus on the upcoming USMCA review amid ongoing trade tensions. Canadian officials express commitment to the trilateral deal, while U.S. representatives highlight negotiation challenges, as businesses urge stability ahead of the July 1 deadline.
Business owners in Kelowna's Rutland area are urging the expansion of the city's new temporary overnight security patrols, currently focused on downtown, to address rampant social disorder including drug paraphernalia and waste. City officials, led by safety director Darren Caul, say deployments will shift based on data from RCMP and public reports, amid calls for equitable resource allocation.
