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Parents nationwide opt kids out of school devices over screen time, distraction, and health concerns. They organize, share resources, and challenge districts. Research favors paper learning; schools defend tech. Some adopt analog or controlled use—post-pandemic edtech backlash.
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Winter storm batters California: flash floods, heavy snow (up to 8 ft in Sierra Nevada), high winds. LA County issues evacuation warnings for mudslide risks. Major highways closed. Ski resorts benefit; other states face fire threats. Storm follows snow drought; more severe weather forecast.
February 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Winter storm in California; central U.S. fire risks. Georgia trial for teen shooter’s father. U.S.-led Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva. Navalny’s death anniversary; poisoning evidence. Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies at 96.
February 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
2026 is 13.15% complete.

Countdown to 2027! 318 days.

Today In History (2006): A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126.
February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hugo 🎬 Big reveal

Wed Mar 11 2026 (in 22 days)

Imbued with Victor Hugo, the actor Robert Zucchini searches for his place between the stage and life. Every evening, he fills theaters by sharing his love of words.
Until the day his daughter, whom he hasn’t seen grow u (...)
February 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Mārama 🎬 Lights on

Wed Apr 22 2026 (in 64 days)

1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.

Rati (...)
February 17, 2026 at 1:40 AM
At the Sea 🍿 Now Playing

After a long rehabilitation, Laura returns to her family at their beach holiday home where she has to readjust to the complicated life she left behind. Now she is forced to face the following next chapter of her life without the career that gave (...)
February 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Árru 🍿 Now Playing

Sámi reindeer herder Maia fights to protect her ancestral lands from a looming mining project. Amid the growing protests, she is also confronted with deeply buried family traumas. Maia is forced to make a decision.

Rating: 2.7562 | Language: N/A
#rru (...)
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
2026 is 12.88% complete.

Countdown to 2027! 319 days.

Today In History (1968): In Haleyville, Alabama, the first 9-1-1 emergency telephone system goes into service.
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
*Lac La Belle*, a luxury steamer sunk in 1872 in Lake Michigan, was found in 2022 by Paul Ehorn after 57 years of searching. Located 20 miles offshore, its hull is intact despite mussels. Eight of 53 passengers died. Ehorn used sonar and a key clue. Over 6,000 Great Lakes wrecks remain undiscovered.
February 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Canada’s $6.6B defence plan prioritizes domestic firms (70% contracts by 2035), boosts military readiness (75-85% domestic equipment), increases exports by 50%, creates 125K jobs, and strengthens allied partnerships while reducing foreign reliance.
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Trump deleted a racist video targeting Obamas, sparking backlash. A conservative voter criticizes his actions but supports his economic policies (tax cuts, job growth, lower inflation). They prioritize policy over character, seeing elections as transactional, and would vote for him again.
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Khadas Mind 2S: Ultra-compact mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD. Portable workstation with full-sized ports, expandable via optional docks. Pros: sleek, high-performance, modular. Cons: costly, noisy under load. Ideal for desktop power in pocketable form.
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
NexPhone: versatile device with near-stock Android, Linux, Windows 11 on ARM (Metro UI). Prioritizes user control, flexibility, long-term support. Bulky, lacks premium specs, niche appeal. $550, revives purpose-built tech.
February 16, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Ex-NPR host David Greene sues Google, claiming NotebookLM AI mimics his voice, threatening his identity and earnings. Google denies it, citing a paid actor. Case may set AI voice imitation legal precedents, impacting rights of publicity and AI media standards.
February 16, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Avoid charging phones to 100% overnight; keep between 20-80% for longevity. Full charges age batteries 10-15% faster. Avoid extreme temps and fast charging. Occasional 100% charges are okay. Monitor health; replace if below 80%.
February 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady 🍿 Now Playing

An authorized feature documentary about Catherine E. Coulson, best known as the Log Lady in David Lynch & Mark Frost's "Twin Peaks".

Rating: 0.9759 | Language: English
#iknowcatherinetheloglady #Documentary
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Family Guy

S24E01 (The Edible Arrangement) Now available on FOX

Total Episodes | 8
Popularity: 234 | Animation | Comedy #familyguy
February 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Extraordinary 🍿 Now Playing

When ten year old Alisa's parents mysteriously go missing, she decides to join forces with a local amateur sleuth club and her thirteen year old autistic brother that she had always been embarrassed by, bonding with both parties along the way (...)
February 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
2026 is 12.60% complete.

Countdown to 2027! 320 days.

Today In History (1989): Soviet-Afghan War: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops have left Afghanistan.
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Martin 🍿 Now Playing

This documentary film imaginatively captured the ballet Martin, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. produced and scored by Gordon Parks. The PBS dance film includes an introduction narrated by Parks and accompanied by a montage of his photographs f (...)
February 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Animol 🍿 Now Playing

Behind the walls of a young offender institution, Troy is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty and violence from the moment he arrives. When an unspoken bond develops with a fellow inmate, it becomes a dangerous vulnerability for them.

Rati (...)
February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
2026 is 12.33% complete.

Countdown to 2027! 321 days.

Today In History (1998): An oil tanker train collides with a freight train in Yaoundé, Cameroon, spilling fuel oil. One person scavenging the oil created a massive explosion which killed 120.
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Pansamantala 🍿 Now Playing

A story of a drunken dare that pulls best friends into a sexy secret, sparking desire, guilt, and jealousy while testing how far friendship can go.

Popularity: 7.7596 | Language: Tagalog
#pansamantala #Drama
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Movies to Watch This Weekend
Fri Feb 13 2026

[1] Greenland 2: Migration (2026)

[2] The Housemaid (2025)

[3] The Wrecking Crew (2026)

[4] Primate (2026)

[5] The Shadow's Edge (2025)

[6] Oscar Shaw (2026)
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM