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Widespread arrests roil Iran in aftermath of crushed protests
CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian security agents came at 2 a.m., pulling up in a half-dozen cars outside the home of the Nakhii family. They woke up the sleeping sisters, Nyusha and Mona, and forced them to give the passwords for their phones. Then they took the two away. The women were accused of participating in the nationwide protests that…
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South Africa edge closer to Super 8 with 7-wicket win over New Zealand
Marco Jansen’s and Aiden Markram geared South Africa to a comfortable seven-wicket win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Saturday Ahmedabad: South Africa rode on skipper Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen’s batting and bowling exploits to beat New Zealand by seven wickets and all but qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday, February…
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The human exposome could change everything we know about disease
A prominent scientific session moderated by the Financial Times, titled “How the human exposome will unlock better health and medicine,” will bring together three leaders of the Global Exposome Forum from the United States and Europe. They will update members of the international research community on the progress made since the initiative launched in Washington D.C. in May, 2025. The…
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Why Pam Bondi and Jeanine Pirro can’t stop embarrassing themselves.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images and Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images. Sign up for the Surge, the newsletter that covers most important political nonsense of the week, delivered to your inbox every Saturday. Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, a newsletter that never once had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s island. [Epstein file…
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10 Most Perfectly Written Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked
Science fiction films are most often noted for their technical aspects. Since they often are set in fantastic worlds or feature inhuman characters, it’s only natural that they would serve as ideal showcases for visual effects, makeup, costuming, or any number of other visual crafts. However, all of that hard work would be for nothing if the story and characters…
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Here’s your last day guide
A tradition that is as big as the Numaish is the rumour of its extension. Every year, as the All India Industrial Exhibition nears its end, visitors hope and speculate about an extension of the last day. However, despite all, the 85th edition is set to draw its curtains on the scheduled date, Sunday, February 15, 2026. As the exhibition…
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‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power | Ukraine
Natalya Pavlovna watched her two-year-old son, Danylo, play with Lego. “We are taking a break from the cold,” she said as children made drawings inside a warm tent. Adults sipped tea and chatted while their phones charged. The emergency facility is located in Kyiv’s Troieshchina district, on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Outside it was -18C. There was…
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Best Omega-3 Supplements for Supporting a Healthy Heart
Our Experts Written by Taylor Leamey Article updated on February 14, 2026 at 4:05 AM PST Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a Certified Sleep Science Coach certification from the Spencer Institute.…
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Kites fly in Lahore as Pakistan lifts ban on Basant spring festival : NPR
Vendors sell kites in a market area near Mochi Gate ahead of the springtime festival Basant in Lahore, Pakistan. This is the first time in 19 years that the kite festival has been held legally in the city. Betsy Joles for NPR hide caption toggle caption Betsy Joles for NPR LAHORE, Pakistan — Ahead of this month’s springtime festival of…
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7 Michael B. Jordan Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces
With over 25 films and 86 awards to his name, Michael B. Jordan is one of the most prolific and accomplished actors of the 21st century so far. An internationally recognizable industry icon, the Oscar-nominated actor has appeared in a vast range of shows and movies, from lighthearted comedies to intense dramas, soap operas to action flicks. His extensive filmography…
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