Halley's Comet made its predicted close pass by Earth on February 9, 2026, visible to the naked eye and sparking global observation and scientific study.

Prince Andrew has left Royal Lodge after new emails tied him to Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing scrutiny.

Jeferson County schools to cut 300 jobs, restructure leadership, and close schools to address $188M shortfall.

Senators urge Forest Service to fix staffing shortages harming trail maintenance and safety.

Mountain Province Diamonds names acting CEO, pauses Tuzo project, and faces payment deadline to avoid default.

OSL Group launches USDGO, a regulated U.S. dollar stablecoin backed by Treasuries, for institutional cross-border use on Solana.

Radio stations must disclose AI-generated announcers by June 2026 to boost listener transparency.

Israel temporarily barred six unvaccinated children from kindergarten in Samaria on Feb. 10, 2026, due to measles exposure and a high infection risk.

Malaysia cracks down on illegal waste imports, especially contaminated paper from the U.S., after finding e-waste in thousands of containers.

Kipnuk, Alaska, votes on whether to rebuild in place or relocate after 2025 floods, with federal funding deadlines looming.