Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
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Elephants’ peculiar whiskers help them sense the world around them
February 12, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Elephants’ peculiar whiskers help them sense the world around them Pachyderm whiskers are more flexible at the tip than the base, allowing elephants to complete delicate tasks with their incredibly strong trunks By K. R. Callaway edited by Tanya Lewis Zookeeper feeling an elephant’s…
The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
Something strange happened at University of California campuses this fall. For the first time since the dot-com crash, computer science enrollment dropped. System-wide, it fell 6% this year after declining 3% in 2024, according to reporting this past week by the San Francisco Chronicle. Even as overall college enrollment climbed 2% nationally — according to…
The Times’ preseason All-Star baseball team
Preseason All-Star baseball team for the Southland. PITCHER: Striker Pence, Corona Santiago, So.; Throws legitimate 101-mph fastballs for strikes. PITCHER: Jared Grindlinger, Huntington Beach, Jr.; Whether pitching or hitting, Grindlinger stands at the top of 2027 class. St. John Bosco pitcher Jack Champlin closed games for the Braves last season and was unstoppable in the…
Rosie O’Donnell made secret return to US
15 February 2026 Rosie O’Donnell is shocked by how “very different” the US feels since she left. Rosie O’Donnell made a brief return to New York The A League of their Own actress relocated to Dublin, Ireland, last year with youngest child, 13-year-old Clay amid her frustration at Donald Trump being re-elected as US president,…
You’d Be Surprised to See Where Many Olympians Keep Their Medals
Athletes train and sweat for years in pursuit of the glittering prizes. Many store them in the least glamorous places.
India tech titans caught snoozing by AI
India’s tech sell-off is a sobering reality check. Meanwhile, a former Anthropic researcher is warning that AI risks are accelerating.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United wants Juventus defender Kalulu
Feb 15, 2026, 05:46 AM ET Manchester United are looking in Serie A for a defender this summer, while Chicago Fire are willing to go “all in” to sign Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on joining hands with Ketan Mehta for Jai Somnath, “Always been a huge fan of Ketan Mehta’s cinema”
The biggest Bollywood news is the coming together of two epic filmmakers. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta are joining hands for Jai Somnath, a film that cinematizes the legend of the famous temple. Jai Somnath is described as a “seminal tale of Indian civilisation”. The lavish period drama is slated for release in 2027….
Will 2026 Be the Year of the ‘Soonicorn’?
As venture capital funding pours into start-ups large and small, more firms are pitching themselves as the next big thing.