Wednesday, February 18, 2026
First Feline: Larry Marks 15 Years as Britain's Political Top Cat
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as Britain's official Chief Mouser, serving under six prime ministers with enduring popularity.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Police Wear Fancy Dress in Rio Carnival Phone Theft Sting
Brazilian police used superhero costumes to catch phone thieves during Rio's Carnival festival.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hello Kitty Designer Steps Down After 46 Years
Yuko Yamaguchi retires after 46 years of designing Hello Kitty, transforming it into a global franchise.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Robots Shine at China's Spring Festival Gala
Chinese robotics and AI companies showcase their technology at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, highlighting China's industrial policy focus on humanoid robots and artificial intelligence.
Monday, February 16, 2026
AI Photo Editing: How Your Phone Changes Reality
Smartphones use AI to automatically edit photos, sometimes adding details that weren't really there, raising questions about authenticity.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Where Olympians Keep Their Medals
Many Olympic athletes store their hard-won medals in surprisingly ordinary places like sock drawers.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Four-Day Work Week in Netherlands
Dutch workers embrace four-day weeks with high productivity, but economists question long-term sustainability amid aging population.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Loyal Dog Who Lived by Owner's Grave Inspires New Law in Brazil
A devoted dog named Bob lived at his owner's grave for 10 years, inspiring Brazil's new law allowing pets to be buried with families.