Baby macaque Punch's Ikea comfort toy sells out
Punch, a 7-month-old macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, clings to an Ikea stuffed orangutan as a comfort object, and sales of that toy have surged and sold out in several markets.
2026/02/21
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Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
Brazil and India signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to cooperate on rare earths, covering reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and AI applications; Brazil holds the world’s second-largest rare earth reserves.
2026/02/21
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
2026/02/21
Literary Day Trips explore New Mexico's cultural history and wild spaces.
The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is offering a series of curated day trips and events around its May 15–17, 2026 festival weekend, including author talks, guided tours, a writing-on-the-rails retreat, and nature walks; registration is limited and full details are on the festival website.
2026/02/21
Joey Logano Presented NMPA Pocono Spirit Award During EchoPark Rain Delay
Joey Logano received the NMPA Pocono Spirit Award for 2025 during a rain delay at EchoPark Speedway. The presentation was made in the infield media center by current NMPA President Holly Cain and past president Deb Williams.
2026/02/21
Semi-feral cat Banana, once colony matriarch, finds a friend in rescuer's dog
Banana, a semi-feral cat who once led a neighborhood stray colony, was brought inside while pregnant; her kittens were rehomed and she formed a close bond with her rescuer's dog, which led the household to keep her.
2026/02/21
Toymaker refocuses on growth after Supreme Court win
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg said the Supreme Court ruled against tariffs imposed under a national-emergency law, and his companies shifted production to Vietnam and India while planning modest hiring and facility consolidation for 2026.
2026/02/21
More women are freezing their eggs earlier than before
The average age for egg freezing has fallen from 37 to 35, and clinics report rising demand as awareness of age-related fertility decline grows.
2026/02/21
Downtown Renton market expected to open this summer.
Construction of the Renton Market and Piazza in downtown Renton's HEART Block is expected to finish in June or July 2026, and the city says a planned 10-year lease with Logan Market LLC will begin in April so the operator can ready vendor spaces.
2026/02/21
Pirates Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski dies at 89
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski died Feb. 20 at age 89; he is survived by his sons David and Darren and four grandchildren.
2026/02/21
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