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NPR (Rachel Treisman) - One Olympic sport still excludes women. This week's viewing numbers could change that Mon Feb 16 11:14:00 2026

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.Open

NYTIMES (Genevieve Glatsky, Maria Ramírez and Nayrobis Rodríguez) - Prices Jump as Venezuelans Abroad Consider Buying Property Back Home Mon Feb 16 11:02:20 2026

Nicolás Maduro’s capture and talk of oil investment have pushed prices higher, even as brokers say enthusiasm is outpacing demand in a weak economy.

NYTIMES (Genevieve Ko, Rachel Vanni and Sue Li and Megan Hedgpeth) - How to Host an Unforgettable Dumpling Party Mon Feb 16 11:02:19 2026

Four expert tips turn prep work into a major part of the fun.

NYTIMES (Genevieve Ko, Rachel Vanni and Sue Li and Megan Hedgpeth) - 5 New Dumpling Recipes for Lunar New Year 2026 Mon Feb 16 11:02:19 2026

It’s Dumpling Week, our annual tribute to one of everyone’s favorite foods, with recipes to get you pinching and pleating.

NYTIMES (Yuvraj Khanna for The New York Times) - New York Needs Lifeguards. Would These Teens Make the Cut? Mon Feb 16 11:02:15 2026

To qualify for a job patrolling the city’s beaches and pools, candidates must swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less.

NYTIMES (Rick Rojas) - Trial Begins for Father of Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting Mon Feb 16 11:02:15 2026

Prosecutors say Colin Gray is criminally culpable after his teenage son killed two students and two teachers with a rifle that had been a Christmas gift.

NYTIMES (Joe Drape) - How a Trump Tax Break Rescued Horse Racing Mon Feb 16 11:02:14 2026

Owners spent nearly $1.5 billion last year on racehorses, a big increase over 2024. A new tax provision allows them to immediately deduct the full cost of the purchase.

NYTIMES (Derrick Bryson Taylor) - Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood Mon Feb 16 11:02:14 2026

A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.