How Did Draco Malfoy Get Mixed Up With Lunar New Year?
It all comes down to a love of wordplay.
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Microsoft scientists invent tiny glass ‘books’ that could store data for millennia
February 19, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Robot libraries filled with tiny glass ‘books’ could store data for millennia A Microsoft Research study suggests glass blocks etched with lasers could provide enduring data archives By Damien Pine A piece of glass with a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator map data encoded…
Inside How the Los Angeles Tribune Turned the Milli Vanilli Story Into a Grammy Nomination
For decades, Milli Vanilli has existed in popular memory as a shorthand for excess, illusion, and scandal at the height of late-1980s pop. The story has been told and retold so often that it hardened into caricature, stripped of texture and context. What rarely changed was the vantage point. That changed with a Grammy-nominated audiobook…
Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy
The arrest of the former prince could shake public confidence in the monarchy.
Harvard-Westlake baseball has a lineup ready to score runs
Known for producing first-round draft picks as pitchers, Harvard-Westlake has assembled a group of hitters this season that looks capable of producing lots of offense after a season-opening 15-1 win over Southlake (Texas) Carroll on Thursday at O’Malley Family Field. Just look at the first five hitters in the lineup: Shortstop James Tronstein is headed…
Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem
A 30-second exposure showing a Falcon 9 upper stage re-entering the atmosphere above Berlin, Germany, on 19 February 2025 Gerd Baumgarten A SpaceX rocket that burned up after re-entering the atmosphere unleashed a plume of vaporised metals over Europe, a type of pollution that is expected to increase as spacecraft and satellites multiply. The upper…
Hollywood is freaking out over a viral AI video showing Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting
A clip made with ByteDance’s new Seedance tool racked up millions of views—and prompted warnings from studios over copyright infringement. At first glance, it could be the trailer for a new Hollywood blockbuster starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.
JEANNIE MAI CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH DAUGHTER MONACO
Jeannie Mai kicked off Lunar New Year with a festive mother-daughter photoshoot featuring her daughter, Monaco. Taking to Instagram on February 19th, the television host shared a series of images showing the pair dressed in coordinated red looks for the Year of the Fire Horse. In one photo, Monaco stood beside her mom in traditional…
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
Solution for the NBA to fix its tanking problem: Count wins
Tim BontempsFeb 19, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast….