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‘GOAT’ review roundup: Critics split on Steph Curry’s animated basketball underdog tale

Sony Pictures Animation's "GOAT," a basketball-themed underdog story produced in part by NBA star Stephen Curry, opened in theaters Friday to a mixed critical response.

February 13, 2026

‘Wuthering Heights’ reviews: Critics divided on Emerald Fennell’s gothic romance

Emerald Fennell's new take on Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights arrived in theaters Friday, Feb. 13, just ahead of Valentine's Day weekend, with Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in an R-rated romance set on the Yorkshire moors.

February 13, 2026

It’s U.S. versus the ‘world’: Will NBA All-Star weekend’s new format be a slam dunk?

The NBA's 75th All-Star Game returns to Los Angeles this weekend with a revamped format at the Clippers' new Intuit Dome. The festivities run from Friday through Sunday, featuring three nights of events across Los Angeles and Inglewood. The main event Sunday at 5 p.m. ET will air on NBC and Peacock.

February 13, 2026

Study: Couples who savor the good times fight less, even during difficult stretches

Individuals who regularly take time with their romantic partners to appreciate and focus on positive moments they share are more likely to report stronger relationships, less conflict and greater confidence their partnerships will last.

February 13, 2026

Louvre museum ticket fraud scheme costs Paris landmark over $11 million in decade-long scam

Nine people have been detained in Paris in connection with a suspected decade-long ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre museum that allegedly defrauded the institution of more than 10 million euros ($11.8 million).

February 13, 2026

What is Harvard hiding from federal investigators?

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday accusing Harvard University of hiding admissions data and obstructing a federal civil rights investigation.

February 13, 2026

FridaBaby faces online backlash over alleged sexualized marketing

Baby care brand FridaBaby is facing criticism online after social media users circulated screenshots they say show the company using sexual innuendo in marketing for infant products.

February 13, 2026

Rubio-Wang Yi meeting in Munich draws limited detail despite high stakes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, but few details were publicly released about what the two diplomats discussed.

February 13, 2026

Wellsley Farms frozen salmon sold at BJ’s stores in 7 states recalled over listeria risk

Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. is recalling one lot of farm-raised Atlantic salmon sold at BJ's Wholesale Club stores across seven states after FDA sampling detected potential listeria contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

February 13, 2026

Timeline: Wayne Gretzky’s relationship with Donald Trump

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's friendship with President Trump has transformed "The Great One" from national hero to polarizing figure in Canada.

February 13, 2026

Culture Wire: Steph Curry’s animated movie releases, ‘John Wick’ game confirmed and more

Prime Video has pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated live-action series "Spider-Noir," giving fans their first look at Nicolas Cage as a Depression-era detective operating in the shadows of 1930s New York.

February 13, 2026

Nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over possible E. coli contamination

Idaho meat processor CS Beef Packers is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, federal food safety officials announced Wednesday.

February 12, 2026

Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 12,000 EQB electric SUVs over battery fire risk

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB electric SUVs over a defect that could cause the high-voltage battery to catch fire while parked or driving, federal safety regulators announced.

February 12, 2026

5 critical questions following the SAVE Act’s House passage

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, passed with 217 Republicans voting yes and only one of the chamber's 214 Democrats joining them. The legislation amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Here are five critical questions to consider moving forward:

February 12, 2026

How Nicki Minaj became Trump’s ‘number one fan’

Rapper Nicki Minaj's call Thursday for fans to pressure senators into passing Trump-backed voting legislation caps a political transformation that has left many asking: What happened?

February 12, 2026

Astronomers document star’s vanishing act in rare ‘failed supernova’

Astronomers have captured what they describe as the most complete observational record of a massive star disappearing in what researchers interpret as a collapse into a black hole, without the dramatic supernova explosion that usually marks such stellar deaths.

February 12, 2026

Debris from 2007 Chinese satellite test still a threat as U.S. builds space weapons arsenal

Debris from China's 2007 anti-satellite test still threatens spacecraft as the U.S. Space Force deploys new counterspace weapons to counter rivals.

February 12, 2026

Trump pushes 10% credit card interest rate cap amid banking industry pushback

The battle over the American wallet has intensified as President Donald Trump pushes for a temporary, one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates -- a proposal he revived from the campaign trail, according to The Associated Press.

February 12, 2026

Cardi B makes bold ICE statement at tour debut

Rapper Cardi B launched her first-ever headlining arena tour with a defiant message about immigration enforcement, telling fans at California's Acrisure Arena that she would protect concertgoers from federal agents.

February 12, 2026

Virginia Democrats bring deluge of proposed gun control legislation

Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature is advancing an ambitious package of gun control measures that could fundamentally reshape firearms ownership and sales in the commonwealth.

February 12, 2026