Feb. 25, 2026 — Chicago Mary Kirk, the 29-year-old sister of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has drawn renewed media attention due to her contrasting progressive political views and reports of a family “cold war” with sister-in-law Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA. Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, during an event…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Miami, Florida — A 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner was charged with homicide in the Southern District of Florida on February 3 in connection with the 18-year-old’s asphyxiation death aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on November 7, 2025, court documents revealed this week. Anna Kepner, a high school cheerleader from…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Actor Eric Dane, known for roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, reportedly suffered eric dane leg pain for years before his ALS diagnosis was publicly announced in April 2025, with his death from ALS complications on February 19, 2026, at age 53 renewing focus on such symptoms. Dane’s passing prompted coverage…
Feb. 24, 2026 — Washington, D.C. Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) Eric Slover, a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter pilot from Delaware who suffered the Eric Slover leg injury during a military raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during the State of…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Multiple U.S. and Canadian locations Various programs are providing free Disney on Ice tickets to families through library reading initiatives, radio giveaways, subscriber promotions, and community raffles, tied to ongoing Disney on Ice shows into early 2026. Disney on Ice has partnered with Wisconsin public libraries, including Milwaukee Public Library branches,…
Feb. 24, 2026 — Bethesda, Md. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of approximately 43,500 Gourmia Six-Quart Pressure Cooker Model GPC625 units due to a serious burn hazard, as the lid can unexpectedly open while pressurized. The CPSC Gourmia pressure cooker recall warning stems from reports…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Des Moines, Iowa — Veteran meteorologist Jeriann Ritter leaving WHO 13 News appears likely after she revealed in a Feb. 24 interview a probable diagnosis of bulbar-onset ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure that affects speech and swallowing. Ritter, who has served meteorologist Jeriann Ritter leaving WHO 13’s weather…
Feb. 25, 2026 — The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team celebrated retired forward Christen Press as a “pioneer of the game” during Black History Month on Feb. 24, reigniting discussions on Christen Press ethnicity amid her recognized role in advancing diversity in women’s soccer. Press, a former USWNT star with over 100 caps, has been…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Online — Social media users questioned longstanding claims that Mein Kampf is banned after a Reddit r/bannedbooks post was removed, sparking discussions on the book’s actual legal status worldwide. The debate, highlighted in recent X posts, centered on whether Mein Kampf banned applies broadly, with users noting its availability on Amazon…
Feb. 25, 2026 — Canberra, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence, The Lodge, after bomb threats emailed to Shen Yun performers demanded cancellation of upcoming shows or detonation of explosives at the site. The threats, sent in Chinese, prompted an investigation by Australian Federal Police, who found no…