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Games, Land, and Costs: Challenges Mount

Israel announced it would begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, a move that could grant Israel control over significant portions of the area for future development, according to a government decision on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (NPR Politics). This decision paves the way for the resumption of "settlement of land title" processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank.

The land regulation process could have significant implications for Palestinians in the West Bank, who are already facing a deepening economic crisis since the Gaza war (NPR Politics). The announcement comes as the region continues to grapple with ongoing tensions and disputes over land ownership. Palestinians were seen walking along the separation barrier between the West Bank and east Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (NPR Politics).

In other news, the upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are also making headlines. U.S. Nordic combined skier Annika Malacinski is set to compete (NPR News). Meanwhile, the Canadian curling team has been embroiled in controversy. During a match, skip Marc Kennedy was accused of illegally touching a curling stone, leading to a heated exchange with Sweden's Oskar Eriksson (Time). Video footage appeared to show Kennedy's finger touching the stone, and the Canadian women's team also faced a similar situation, with curler Rachel Homan being penalized for touching a stone (Time). Homan disputed the call, stating, "I have no idea what the umpire saw" (Time). The Canadian women's team, a medal favorite, is currently 2-3 in round robin play (Time).

Elsewhere, primary care practices in the U.S. are facing challenges. Valley Medical Group, a prominent primary care practice in western Massachusetts, struggled financially, but doctors there chose to join an Independent Physician Association (IPA) instead of selling to a hospital system (NPR News). The area is a difficult place to find a primary care doctor (NPR News).

Finally, the future of one Olympic sport is uncertain, as it does not allow women to compete (NPR News). The 2026 Games could determine its future (NPR News).

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