February 16, 2026

Neanderthals Lived Longer in Southern Iberia, Found in Gibraltar’s Gorham’s Cave

New findings from Gorham’s Cave in Gibraltar show Neanderthals stayed in southern Iberia until about 24,000 years ago. Radiocarbon dating and stone tools reveal one of Europe's last Neanderthal populations before modern humans arrived.

February 16, 2026

Thousands Visit Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin Temple for First Incense Ritual of Lunar New Year

Hong Kong's famous Wong Tai Sin Temple welcomed thousands for the Lunar New Year incense ritual. Worshippers offered prayers for health and prosperity in the Year of the Horse amid strict crowd controls.

February 16, 2026

Israel Plans Thousands of New Settlement Homes Near Jerusalem, Sparking Annexation Concerns

Israel proposes 2,570 new homes near Jerusalem in West Bank territory. Palestinians call it 'disguised annexation' aimed at expanding city limits illegally.

February 16, 2026

Savannah Guthrie begs for clues in her missing mother Nancy Guthrie case as FBI hunts for leads

TV anchor Savannah Guthrie makes a heartfelt plea for her missing mother, Nancy. FBI finds DNA on glove near the 84-year-old’s home. Investigation continues with hope alive.

February 16, 2026

Texas GOP Candidate's Family Buys Jeffrey Epstein’s Infamous New Mexico Ranch

Donald Huffines’ family purchased Epstein’s notorious New Mexico ranch, site of sex abuse. Huffines, a Trump Republican, won’t explain the deal. Ranch valued at $13.4m.

February 16, 2026

Single Dose of Psychedelic DMT Offers Lasting Relief for Resistant Depression

A small clinical trial found that one dose of the psychedelic drug DMT combined with therapy quickly reduced depression symptoms. The effects lasted up to six months in some patients with treatment-resistant depression.

February 16, 2026

Texas Activist Sparks Uproar Over Lord Hanuman Statue Video and Immigration Remarks

A Texas Republican activist's video of a 90-foot Hanuman statue at a local temple sparked mixed reactions. His call to 'stop the invasion' ignited heated debate on immigration and racism.

February 16, 2026

Bengaluru Police Rescue 4-Year-Old Left Asleep in Cab in One Hour

A 4-year-old boy was accidentally left asleep in a cab in Hennur, Bengaluru. Thanks to swift action by the police and emergency responders, he was found and reunited with his family within an hour.

February 16, 2026

Grand Rathotsavam Held in Srisailam for Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams

On Mahasivaratri, the idols of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba were taken on a vibrant chariot ride through Srisailam streets. The event included rituals like Rathanga Puja and ended with the traditional Teppotsavam in the temple pond.

February 16, 2026

Thousands Join Rathotsavam Chariot Festival to Mark Mahasivaratri End on Canal Road

Thousands gathered at Canal Road for the Rathotsavam chariot festival, ending the Mahasivaratri celebrations with chants, cultural dances, and traditional rituals.