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Two months into 2026, Maryland mumps cases already six times last year’s total
just now (720+ words) Maryland has reported six times as many mumps cases in early 2026 as it did all of last year, with most infections concentrated in the Baltimore metropolitan area, state health officials said Thursday. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) reported 26 cases…...
Peter Krause’s Next Acting Role Revealed After Shocking 9-1-1 Exit
2+ min ago (1841+ words) Peter Krause is heading back to the line of duty, but in new protective gear. Nine months after the veteran actor's 9-1-1 character, LAFD fire captain Bobby Nash, was unexpectedly killed off in the show's eighth season, he's found his next…...
Simone Biles Reunites With 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman for TikTok Trend
5+ min ago (505+ words) Simone Biles reunited with two of her "Final Five" Olympic teammates for a TikTok video, which was shared on Tuesday, Feb. 17 The Olympic gymnast was joined by Laurie Hernandez and Aly Raisman for the fun social media video, which saw…...
'Warhammer' Veteran Jervis Johnson Warns AI Could Become the 'Asbestos of the Internet"
6+ min ago (508+ words) Artificial intelligence could become "the asbestos of the internet," according to one of the architects of Warhammer 40,000. Jervis Johnson, the longtime designer behind Warhammer 40,000, Necromunda, and Blood Bowl, criticized generative AI while supporting Games Workshop's formal ban on the technology…...
Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves after NBA trade deadline
7+ min ago (72+ words) Mike Conley is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves, re-signing for the rest of the season after being moved twice at the NBA trade deadline. Conley spoke to reporters after Thursday's practice at Mayo Clinic Square. Mike Conley is back with…...
UM Health-Sparrow plans new mental health, surgery center
8+ min ago (585+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) " More mental health beds and lower-cost surgical care are coming to Lansing as part of a major expansion by UM Health-Sparrow, following approval Thursday from the University of Michigan Board of Regents. The health system plans to…...
Hello Kitty Designer Steps Down After 46 Years as the Character's Primary Artist. Here's What's Next for the Brand
9+ min ago (558+ words) Aaron Tam / AFP via Getty Yuko Yamaguchi's departure from Sanrio was announced on Feb. 9 Yamaguchi has worked on Hello Kitty for 46 years, rising from designer to Director and Head of Character Production Yamaguchi will be succeeded by a designer introduced…...
Shohei Ohtani’s Dog Has Adorable Playdate with Teammate’s Pup
9+ min ago (318+ words) Spring training may be a time for a team to build chemistry, but it's not only the players who are looking to jell. The beloved dogs of two Los Angeles Dodgers got together recently for a playdate, and if the…...
IMAX, 4DX, 3-Screen, and More: There Are 12 Theater Formats to See 'Project Hail Mary
19+ min ago (487+ words) "There are 12 different ways to see this," Miller says as the two begin a tour of different theaters in Los Angeles that will be showing the upcoming film. Some of the formats are bigger or have better picture, some have…...
Daniel Radcliffe recalls late Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon trying to make him laugh during final “Harry Potter” film: 'Twats in a boat"
31+ min ago (611+ words) While many Harry Potter fans remember'Michael Gambon as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore he portrayed in multiple films from the franchise, Daniel Radcliffe remembers the late actor for the consistent jokester he was behind the scenes. During the latest…...