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The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Western Conference, face the Toronto Raptors on February 24, 2026. Both teams are hampered by injuries, with OKC missing key starters like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Toronto relies on Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as key available options, aiming to leverage their ball movement and rebounding against a strong Thunder defense.

President Trump addresses Congress amid significant challenges, including a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs and rising Iran tensions. He's expected to defend his economic record, touting past successes while facing concerns over inflation and slower growth. The speech, potentially lengthy, aims to rally support ahead of crucial midterm elections, though some Democrats plan to boycott.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are just weeks ahead of their lavish wedding which the whole world is waiting for. Amid this, Travis Kelce's ex girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, has made a shocking confession where she has hinted at how the Kansas City Chiefs' star player might have cheated on her during their five year long relationship that ended in 2022.

A Delhi Police head constable has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead a 30-year-old Enforcement Department staffer at a wedding in Wazirabad. The victim was allegedly targeted by the constable due to a prior dispute. Two relatives of the accused have also been apprehended.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his cabinet colleagues to identify and propose reforms focused on ease of living and ease of doing business. This directive follows the adoption of the 'Seva Sankalp Resolution' at Seva Teerth, emphasizing citizen-centric governance and nation-building. Ministries are expected to detail both ongoing and planned changes, with a particular focus on non-financial regulatory reforms.

A speeding bus collided head-on with two smaller vehicles on National Highway 31 in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, resulting in four fatalities, including a six-year-old boy. Eleven others were injured in the tragic accident, which occurred near Bagri Pul. Authorities are investigating the incident and plan to widen the highway to improve safety.

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A car accident on the Dhule-Surat highway tragically claimed the life of a 29-year-old driver. The vehicle overturned multiple times, leaving his companion critically injured. Authorities discovered several boxes of country-made liquor inside the car without proper permits. Legal action was initiated against the driver for rash and dangerous driving, with further charges pending following his death.

IBM faced its worst stock market day in over 25 years. Fears arose that a new AI tool from Anthropic could challenge its core business. IBM defended its mainframe platform, stating its value transcends specific programming languages like COBOL. The company highlighted its own AI investments for code modernization, emphasizing the complexity of enterprise workloads beyond simple code translation.

Wrestling icon AJ Styles has officially hung up his boots in February 2026, retiring after a career-ending match and soon after, earning a WWE Hall of Fame induction. He and wife Wendy Jones, married since 2000, are now prioritizing family life in Georgia.

India is reportedly considering the Russian Su-57 as an interim fifth-generation fighter to bridge a capability gap before its indigenous AMCA is ready. Russia has proposed joint production and technology transfer, presenting the Su-57 as a more flexible option than the US F-35 due to its operational restrictions.

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped on the Ramnagar bypass road in Silchar after her fiancé was restrained by a group of youths. The incident occurred on February 19, with police registering a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. One accused has been arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend others.

"If you're a lover, you've gotta be a fighter"... Keanu Reeves said this famous quote on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' in 2021. In Keanu’s philosophy, "fighting" isn't about physical aggression, but rather the effort, commitment, and resilience required to maintain and protect a deep bond.

Ellen Hughes defended both Team USA hockey teams after President Donald Trump’s women’s hockey joke caused backlash online. Speaking on TODAY, she said the men and women share strong unity and support each other fully. Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes also praised the women’s team. The women declined the State of the Union invite, while the men plan to attend.

Pakistan’s semi-final hopes remain alive despite losing to England, who qualified after Harry Brook’s century chase of 164. Pakistan have one point from two games and must beat Sri Lanka in their final match. They also need New Zealand to lose both games to qualify directly, or else hope to edge them on net run rate. Any other results will eliminate Pakistan from the T20 World Cup.