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MILAN — Acknowledging their status as strong Olympic contenders, the U.S. women’s hockey team is well aware that play on the rink can become contentious, and Team USA shows no hesitation in retaliating.Abbey Murphy found herself deeply involved once more, incurring and receiving infractions as Team USA effortlessly secured a dominant 6-0 victory over host Italy, enabling them to progress to their seventh consecutive Olympic semifinal appearance.”Quite spirited,” remarked U.S. forward Taylor Heise. “I’d rather not elaborate extensively, but I believe ultimately, we were compelled to adopt a particular approach to the game, and we are prepared to adapt to…

With Valentine’s Day nearing Stanford, certain students might be preparing for initial romantic encounters – not with individuals they discovered on Tinder or Hinge, but through pairings from a platform dubbed Date Drop, conceived by Stanford postgraduate Henry Weng. Date Drop connects undergraduates with prospective partners on a weekly basis, drawing from their answers to a questionnaire. A brilliant Stanford pupil endeavors to revolutionize a prevalent sector from his Palo Alto residence hall? This narrative might sound familiar! However, younger generations feel profoundly disenchanted by the irksome, discouraging condition of digital matchmaking. So, why not explore an alternative approach? More…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Indifference was notably absent from the Rising Stars contest that launched All-Star Weekend, as Philadelphia 76ers freshman VJ Edgecombe ensured it did not surface.Possibly motivated by the discourse delivered by Naismith Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the previous evening, Edgecombe approached Friday’s game with earnestness and secured the MVP title for Vince Carter’s squad at Intuit Dome. He claimed the championship by sinking two free throws, enabling his team to reach the designated score of 25, thereby narrowly surpassing Carmelo Anthony’s contingent.In the preceding semifinal match, Edgecombe tallied the concluding 10 points, aiding in the vanquishing of…

Roku disclosed its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025 this week, alongside several promising initiatives in development. The enterprise is set to introduce fresh streaming packages, broaden the reach of its $3 subscription offering, Howdy, to additional platforms, and forge alliances with further high-end streaming providers, building on the successful integration of HBO Max. The introduction of these bundles in 2026 represents a judicious strategy, potentially drawing in a greater number of viewers seeking appealing offers amidst the backdrop of escalating subscription costs. With numerous streaming platforms recently augmenting their prices, Roku endeavors to cater to budget-aware patrons.…

A high-ranking American defense official, speaking at the NATO Defence Ministerial, has implored European NATO members to assume the primary role in Europe’s conventional protection. He contended that the Alliance must adapt to a shifted strategic environment and the escalating need for the United States to prioritize dangers in other regions. Addressing an audience in Brussels, Elbridge Colby, the Under Secretary of War for Policy, stated that the global context which defined NATO’s stance after the Cold War “is no longer in existence.” He cautioned that “power politics has re-emerged” and that extensive military force is again being utilized. Colby…

Access the Editor’s Summary without costEach week, Roula Khalaf, the FT’s Editor, hand-picks her top articles for this newsletter.Sir Keir Starmer cautioned that the Western coalition, needing to be “re-established,” must see Europe reduce its excessive reliance on the U.S. for safety and protection, embracing more extensive “responsibility distribution.” On Saturday, the British leader articulated his desire for enhanced collaboration between Britain and Europe regarding defense matters during an address at the Munich Security Conference.He advocated for a novel multi-nation defense program capable of supervising collective armaments acquisition and lowering expenses associated with military rebuilding, a point which the FT…

The Indian administration has collaborated with China’s Alibaba.com for an initiative centered on exports, designed to assist new ventures and modest enterprises in accessing international purchasers. This action underscores New Delhi’s measured interaction with technology platforms tied to China, coming years after it enacted extensive prohibitions on consumer applications and gaming software. Earlier this week, the Startup India program, an initiative of the Indian government, declared its joint effort with Alibaba.com to pinpoint and bolster Indian emerging companies capable of facilitating the integration and expansion of Indian exporters onto the conglomerate’s worldwide B2B platform. This scheme provides financial incentives and…

Feb 13, 2026, 09:58 PM ETWACO, Texas — Tyce Armstrong launched three grand slams during his initial appearance for Baylor on Friday evening, propelling the Bears to a 15-2 inaugural season victory against New Mexico State. He thus became only the second collegiate baseball player to achieve this remarkable feat.”Words truly escape me,” Armstrong expressed. “This marks the most incredible moment I’ve ever been involved with.”He now stands alongside Jim LaFountain of Louisville as the sole individuals holding this specific honor. Remarkably, LaFountain connected for two of his three grand slams within a single inning on March 24, 1976, during…

Feb 13, 2026, 09:32 PM ETThe Arizona Diamondbacks are reacquiring ace hurler Zac Gallen following the finalization of a one-year, $22.05 million contract, as reported by a source to ESPN on Friday, substantiating numerous accounts.This accord for Gallen, contingent on a medical examination, carries an identical valuation to the qualifying proposal he declined at the start of the current offseason. Per The Athletic, it also features roughly $14 million in postponed payments.Acquired in the summer of 2019 as the second component of a direct prospect exchange involving Jazz Chisholm Jr., Gallen transferred from the Miami Marlins to the Diamondbacks. He…

Feb 14, 2026, 12:01 AM ETSALT LAKE CITY — Brigham Young University announced Friday that prominent wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer enrolled at the Utah private institution after his apprehension this week on a first-degree felony sexual assault charge.Kingston, 21, attended his initial court hearing Friday in St. George, where legal representatives allege a woman, aged 20 at the time, reported to authorities that Kingston attacked her at her residence last February. His arrest followed a year-long inquiry during which investigators gathered digital and forensic evidence and questioned witnesses, according to Washington County Attorney Jerry Jaeger.”I determined by…