Granny pods are becoming an increasingly common sight in backyards across the U.S., according to Fortune, as families seek affordable childcare and housing solutions. Simultaneously, a landmark election in Bangladesh saw the Bangladesh Nationalist Party emerge victorious, and four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station as part of NASA's Crew-12 mission. Meanwhile, a study suggests that moderate caffeine intake might reduce dementia risk, and Gen Z graduates face a challenging job market.
Denise Martin, a 65-year-old retired financial advisor, has been living in her own "granny pod" for over a year in her daughter's backyard in Bend, Oregon, as reported by Fortune. Her son-in-law, Bijan Taherkhan, built her a custom 10-by-10 foot home. "The primary reason why I relocated here was because I had a granddaughter, and I now have a second granddaughter whos four months old," Martin told Fortune. This trend reflects a growing need for affordable housing and childcare options for American families.
In Bangladesh, the recent election marked the first fair vote in nearly two decades, according to NPR Politics. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's landslide victory comes with the daunting task of tackling corruption and a struggling economy.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission docked at the International Space Station, as reported by NPR News. The crew, including two NASA astronauts, Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, along with French astronaut Sophie Adenot and Russian astronaut Andrei Fedyaev, launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Friday morning.
In other news, a study published in Nature suggests that moderate caffeine intake might reduce the risk of dementia. The study, which analyzed decades of data, found a link between coffee consumption and slower brain aging.
Finally, Gen Z graduates are entering a challenging job market, as noted by Fortune. Entry-level roles are disappearing due to companies cutting costs and streamlining productivity with AI. Dana Perino, co-host of Fox News' "The Five," advised graduates to "stop waiting for the perfect job and just start working."
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