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- TrendingHealthFeb 16, 2026 3 min read
Measles Exposure at March for Life in D.C. Confirmed
Health officials warn that three measles cases may have exposed attendees at the National March for Life and other D.C. sites, as U.S. outbreaks continue to rise.
- TrendingPoliticsFeb 16, 2026 5 min read
Consequences of Potential Government Shutdown to Department of Homeland Security
A partial government shutdown could affect the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Learn how funding uncertainty may impact ICE, CBP, TSA, FEMA, and other key agencies.
- TrendingShoppingFeb 16, 2026 3 min read
Steak 'n Shake Ditching Microwaves From All Restaurants by April
Steak ’n Shake will remove microwaves from all locations by April 15 as part of its “MAHA” push, following its switch to beef tallow despite nutritionists’ concerns.
- TrendingTechFeb 16, 2026 5 min read
Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Use Overseas Workers For Help
Waymo chief safety officer Mauricio Peña testified Wednesday that fleet response operators work in Philippines and overseas locations. Senator Ed Markey raised cybersecurity concerns about foreign operators.
- TrendingPoliticsFeb 16, 2026 5 min read
Did Biden Crush the American Dream? U.S. Optimism Hits Lowest Point in Nearly Two Decades
Gallup finds U.S. optimism at its lowest level in nearly 20 years, with future outlook plunging during the 2021–23 inflation crisis and remaining weak in 2025.
- TrendingEntertainmentFeb 16, 2026 6 min read
HGTV Cancels "Rehab Addict" After Racial Slur Video Surfaces
HGTV canceled "Rehab Addict" after Radar Online posted a video of Nicole Curtis saying the N-word. Curtis claims the 2022 footage was stolen and manipulated.
- TrendingFinanceFeb 15, 2026 5 min read
Side Hustle Nation: How Americans Are Earning Extra in 2026
Side hustles are still going strong in 2026. New survey data shows how many Americans rely on extra income, what the most common streams are, and how Gen Z approaches side work.