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Winter sports curling 2026 livestream: How to watch curling for free

Watch 2026 Winter Curling Online Free | Guide

The 2026 Winter Curling Championships will take place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy from February 4-22, featuring defending champions Sweden (men's) and Great Britain (women's) competing against strong challengers like Canada and Switzerland.
Multiple regional broadcasters offer free streaming access including CBC Gem (Canada), BBC iPlayer (UK), ORF (Austria), France TV (France), ARD (Germany), RTVE (Spain), RTÉ Player (Ireland), RAI (Italy), and 9Now (Australia).
Geographic restrictions typically limit free streaming to viewers within specific countries, though VPN technology can mask a user's location to access streams from authorized regions globally.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 23, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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James Van Der Beek dead at 48: The internet reacts

James Van Der Beek Death: Internet Mourns Actor

James Van Der Beek, the 48-year-old actor best known for his iconic role as Dawson Leery on 'Dawson's Creek,' passed away on February 11 after a battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer that he publicly disclosed in late 2024.
Van Der Beek demonstrated remarkable versatility throughout his career, extending beyond his most famous television role to appear in notable films like 'Varsity Blues' and 'The Rules of Attraction,' as well as the comedic sitcom 'Don't Trust the B---- In Apartment 23.'
The actor faced his final days with courage and grace according to his wife Kimberly's statement, maintaining composure throughout his treatment journey and continuing to engage with his audience despite the severity of his illness.
Social media platforms became a gathering place for collective mourning, with fans, fellow actors, and industry professionals sharing tributes that reflected Van Der Beek's profound cultural impact as a generational icon of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 23, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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Best Valentine's Day candy deals 2026: Save at Amazon and Target

Last-Minute Valentine's Day Candy Deals at Amazon & Target

Target dominates the budget-friendly, bulk candy segment with classroom exchange packs featuring popular candies like conversation hearts at reduced prices, making it ideal for parents and educators distributing treats to large groups.
Amazon specializes in premium confectionery options from brands like Lindt and Ferrero Rocher, targeting adult consumers seeking elevated gift presentations and sophisticated flavor profiles at discounted prices.
With Valentine's Day arriving this Saturday, inventory is rapidly depleting across both retailers, making this the final window for procrastinators to secure quality candy deals before stock runs out.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 23, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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$The Bad Bunny Super Bowl backlash fractures conservative media$

Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX: Conservative Media Backlash

Conservative media figures, including Jake Paul, have publicly reversed their initial criticism of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance, with Paul claiming his statements were 'misinterpreted' after facing public backlash and pressure from his brother Logan Paul.
The controversy has fractured conservative consensus, with prominent Trump-aligned commentators like Piers Morgan openly praising the performance and disagreeing with President Trump's assessment, highlighting deepening tensions within the conservative movement over cultural commentary.
Bad Bunny's performance became entangled in broader political discourse, with Democratic figures like AOC challenging conservative criticism and strategists viewing the episode as symbolically significant in contemporary cultural debates about representation and community investment.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 23, 2026·3 min read·via fastcompany.com

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TikTok’s 'trinket trading trend' taps into the joy of being offline

TikTok's Trinket Trading Trend: Going Offline

Trinket trading boxes—repurposed junction boxes filled with small collectibles—have evolved from a single Philadelphia TikTok account in September 2024 into a nationwide movement across major cities, demonstrating how digital platforms can paradoxically drive offline community engagement.
Unlike commercial collectible markets, trinket boxes operate on a sustainability-focused sharing economy model with no transaction costs, allowing people to exchange discarded items rather than purchase new ones, reflecting a philosophical shift away from consumption.
The trinket box trend aligns with a broader cultural movement toward 'analog wellness,' evidenced by a 330 percent surge in #AnalogLife hashtag usage over the past year, signaling growing consumer desire to counterbalance digital saturation with tangible, offline experiences.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·4 min read·via fastcompany.com

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The best Super Bowl ad may not have been an ad at all

Best Super Bowl Ad Wasn't an Ad at All | Culture

Despite brands spending $8-10 million per 30-second spot, the Super Bowl LX's most impactful moment came from Bad Bunny's halftime performance, demonstrating that authentic entertainment resonates more powerfully than expensive traditional advertising.
Approximately 60% of Super Bowl LX ads featured celebrity endorsements with over $250 million in celebrity marketing spend, yet data shows minimal return on investment, revealing that star power alone fails to drive consumer behavior or brand perception.
The most successful celebrity-driven campaigns, like Dunkin's 'Good Will Dunkin'' with Ben Affleck and Squarespace's Emma Stone spot, succeeded because the casting made strategic sense and delivered clear messages, not because of celebrity magnetism alone.
About one-quarter of Super Bowl LX's commercial inventory focused on artificial intelligence, creating category saturation that diluted individual campaign effectiveness through overexposure.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·5 min read·via fastcompany.com

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MrBeast’s business empire stretches far beyond viral YouTube videos

MrBeast's Business Empire: Beyond YouTube Videos

MrBeast has built Beast Industries, a $5 billion diversified enterprise spanning entertainment, consumer goods, and fintech, demonstrating that creator influence extends far beyond traditional YouTube economics.
Feastables, his snack company launched in 2022, generates more annual revenue than his YouTube channel and reached $200 million in sales without traditional advertising by leveraging his built-in audience—a trajectory unmatched by any consumer packaged goods brand.
MrBeast's collaborative ventures like Lunchly (with Logan Paul and KSI) show resilience despite setbacks such as 2024 contamination issues, as creator-backed brands benefit from loyal fan bases willing to support recovery efforts.
His February 2026 acquisition of Step, a digital banking platform, signals an ambitious expansion into fintech and represents his most significant move into financial services alongside established disruptors.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·5 min read·via fastcompany.com

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Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad 2026 livestream: Watch Copa del Rey for free

Watch Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad Online Free

The Copa del Rey semi-final between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad is a high-stakes Basque Derby taking place at San Mamés stadium on February 11th at 3 p.m. ET, with the winner advancing to the final.
RTVE, Spain's public broadcasting service, offers free live streaming of Copa del Rey matches, providing legitimate access to the fixture without subscription costs for viewers in Spain.
International viewers outside Spain face geographical restrictions on RTVE's streaming platform, leading some to explore VPN technology as a workaround to access the broadcast from outside Spanish territory.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig 2026 livestream: Watch DFB-Pokal for free

Watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal Free Online

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig face off in a DFB-Pokal quarterfinal on February 11 at 2:45 p.m. ET, with Bayern favored due to their Bundesliga-leading position and star-studded roster including Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz.
The match takes place at Bayern's Allianz Arena home stadium, which historically provides a significant competitive advantage for the Bavarian club in knockout competitions.
Free streaming access is available through Austrian broadcaster ServusTV, though international viewers can use VPN technology to bypass geographic restrictions and watch the match from outside Austria.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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Keke Palmer and 'The 'Burbs' co-stars and creator weigh in on taboo shows and tinned fish

Keke Palmer on The 'Burbs Revival: Taboo TV & More

Peacock's 'The 'Burbs' revival reimagines the 1989 cult classic with a fresh ensemble cast led by Keke Palmer, blending dark comedy and mystery as a suburban community becomes obsessed with a cold case involving a missing girl.
Palmer's character Samira transforms from a friendly newcomer seeking connection into an amateur detective, driving the narrative as increasingly absurd situations unfold within the close-knit community.
The series deliberately embraces the transgressive, edgy humor that made the original film appealing to audiences seeking 'forbidden' entertainment, capturing that nostalgic appeal of slightly-too-mature content.
Tinned sardines serve as a recurring cultural callback connecting the original 1989 film to the new series, reflecting the recent TikTok-driven resurgence of interest in creative tinned fish preparation.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

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Sweden vs. Italy 2026 livestream: How to watch men's ice hockey for free

Watch Sweden vs Italy Ice Hockey Online Free

Sweden faces Italy in a men's ice hockey match on February 11 at 3:10 p.m. ET in Milan, with Italy holding the home-ice advantage in this group stage fixture.
CBC Gem offers free streaming of the match to Canadian viewers, but international audiences can access it using a VPN service connected to a Canadian server to bypass geographic restrictions.
Many VPN providers offer 30-day trial periods or money-back guarantees, allowing viewers to watch the game without financial commitment before deciding on a paid subscription.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·3 min read·via mashable.com

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?

Heated Rivalry Hockey Series Draws New Fans

A fictional streaming series about closeted hockey players has become a cultural phenomenon, drawing millions of viewers—including LGBTQ+ audiences and allies—who previously had little interest in professional hockey, demonstrating streaming platforms' power to drive sports viewership.
The show achieved mainstream cultural penetration in weeks through high-quality production, compelling storytelling, and representation of underrepresented communities, generating engagement metrics that rival major sporting events across social media platforms.
Professional hockey's institutional culture and historical resistance to LGBTQ+ inclusion creates a significant gap between the inclusive fictional narrative captivating audiences and the sport's actual track record, with no openly gay players in major professional leagues compared to other major sports.

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 22, 2026·4 min read·via wired.com

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The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race

A Quiet English Town Finds Itself on the Front Lines of the Global AI Infrastructure Race

Equinix plans a $5+ billion data center complex on 85 acres of greenbelt farmland near Potters Bar, England
The UK government's classification of data centers as 'critical national infrastructure' and new 'gray belt' rules enabled the project
Over 1,000 residents have organized opposition through social media and petitions
The conflict exemplifies a global pattern of AI infrastructure demands clashing with community conservation
Environmental concerns include massive electricity consumption, water usage, and noise from 24/7 operations

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·6 min read·via wired.com

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AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity

How AI Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Twin Health creates AI-powered digital replicas of patients' metabolisms using data from four wearable sensors
The system processes 3,000 daily data points to generate personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
Clinical trials showed 89% of participants achieved target blood sugar levels while reducing medications
The company recently raised $53 million to expand its digital twin technology platform
The approach could help patients reduce dependence on costly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·6 min read·via wired.com

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The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents

FairScan Is the No-Nonsense Android Document Scanner That Respects Your Privacy

FairScan is a free, open-source Android document scanner with no subscriptions, ads, or data collection
The app operates entirely on-device, requesting only camera and storage permissions
Features include automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and multi-page PDF compilation
Available on both Google Play Store and F-Droid for privacy-conscious users
Intentionally lacks OCR and cloud sync to maintain simplicity and privacy

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via wired.com

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Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

Inside the Online Forum Where Federal Agents Openly Criticize Immigration Enforcement Tactics

An online forum for Homeland Security Investigations officers reveals deep frustration with being diverted from criminal casework to immigration enforcement
HSI agents have criticized ERO teams for adopting militarized tactics when arresting non-criminal individuals
Forum members report that aggressive immigration raids are undermining community trust needed for criminal investigations
Processing bottlenecks from mass enforcement operations are straining resources across the entire ICE infrastructure
Many HSI agents advocate for separating their agency from ICE to preserve their criminal investigation mission

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via wired.com

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The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think

The Curling Controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics That Has Everyone Debating the Rules

Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canada's Marc Kennedy of illegally double-touching stones during their Olympic match
World Curling officials monitored three ends and found no violations, but issued a verbal warning for Kennedy's profane response
Canada won the match 8-6 against defending champions Sweden, adding fuel to the controversy
The incident has turned millions of casual viewers into amateur curling rules experts on social media
The controversy highlights tensions between curling's gentlemanly tradition and the pressures of Olympic competition

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via wired.com

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Bitcoin biopic 'Killing Satoshi' leans into generative AI

Bitcoin Biopic 'Killing Satoshi' Sparks Backlash Over Heavy AI Use

Film will shoot entirely on AI-generated stages with no physical locations; AI will also adjust actor performances
Casting notice stated actors may share scenes with AI-generated performers; producers called this an error
Controversy erupts as SAG-AFTRA began new contract negotiations on February 9 with AI labor protections as a key issue

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com

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Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE

DHS Sends Hundreds of Subpoenas to Unmask Anonymous ICE Critics Online

DHS sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord without judicial oversight
Four whistleblowers revealed the scope of the campaign; DHS withdrew subpoenas when challenged in court
FIRE and ACLU lawsuits challenging the practice head to oral arguments in March with rulings expected by late spring

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com

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A controversial dating app uses credit scores to create matches

Controversial Dating App Matches Users Based on Credit Scores

Score originally attracted 50,000+ users requiring a minimum 675 credit score; 2026 relaunch adds a free basic tier
50% of surveyed millennials and Gen Z said a high credit score increases someone's attractiveness
Average U.S. credit score fell to 715 in 2025, the fastest decline since 2009 according to FICO

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com

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