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I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.

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Serena Williams, a professional tennis player, reflecting on resilience and perseverance.

TODAY’S HEADLINE

Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Meera Verma

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Strikes Down His Trade Policy!

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Strikes Down His Trade Policy!

Politics

What’s Happening?

After the U.S. Supreme Court of the United States ruled that many of his earlier global tariffs were illegal, Donald Trump announced a fresh plan to impose a 10 % tariff on imports from around the world. The court decided in a 6-3 ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency trade law by imposing sweeping tariffs on most trading partners, saying that only Congress has the power to set wide-ranging taxes on imports.

In response, Trump said he would use a different law from 1974 to put a temporary 10 % global tariff into effect layered on top of existing trade duties, as a way to keep pressure on U.S. trade partners and defend American industries. He called the Supreme Court decision “deeply disappointing” and vowed to pursue this new authority, saying the move aims to address issues like trade imbalances.

Why is it Important?

This matters because tariffs taxes on imported goods, affect prices, international trade, and global relationships. When the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s earlier tariff strategy, it marked a rare high-level legal check on presidential power in trade policy, reminding people that the Constitution gives Congress the main authority over tariffs.

Trump’s new plan shows how the U.S. government can shift strategies quickly and it could have big effects around the world. Countries that export goods to the U.S. may now face a 10 % extra cost, which can change how businesses price products, negotiate trade deals, and even where they choose to sell their goods.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Chaitanya Desai

Big Tech on Trial: Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Platforms in Court

Big Tech on Trial: Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Platforms in Court

Tech

What’s Happening?

In a major courtroom moment in Los Angeles, Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a landmark social media trial that’s testing whether platforms owned by his company are designed in ways that harm children’s mental health or are addictive. I

n this case, a 20-year-old woman known only as KGM says her years of using these apps as a child contributed to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. During his testimony, Zuckerberg was challenged by lawyers on issues like whether Meta’s products were built to keep young people engaged for profit, how the company enforces age limits (he said it’s “very difficult” because many users lie about their age), and whether internal discussions about boosting time spent on the apps are being misrepresented. 

Why is it Important?

This trial matters because it’s one of the first times a top tech leader is being questioned in court about the real-world effects of social media on kids and teens, rather than just talking about it in hearings or research reports. If the jury finds that Meta’s platforms did play a harmful role, it could open the door to major changes in how these apps are designed, regulated, and held accountable, not just in the U.S., but potentially around the world as other countries watch. 

The case also highlights broader concerns about mental health, youth safety, and how much control or influence social media companies have over user habits. 

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Benjamin Harris

Countdown Begins: NASA Plans Crewed Moon Launch on March 6!

Countdown Begins: NASA Plans Crewed Moon Launch on March 6!

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA has officially announced that its next crewed mission to the Moon will launch on March 6, 2026. This means astronauts will climb aboard a spacecraft and head toward lunar orbit and possibly the Moon’s surface, part of America’s ongoing Artemis programme, which aims to establish a long-term human presence on and around the Moon.

The crew is expected to spend time in lunar orbit, conducting science experiments, testing systems that will help future lunar landings, and gathering data that will prepare NASA for even more ambitious missions including returning humans back to the surface of the Moon and eventually sending them to Mars.

Why is it Important?

This matters because NASA’s crewed lunar missions are huge steps in human space exploration. Flying astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit requires cutting-edge technology, detailed planning, and systems that can keep humans safe in space’s harshest environment. A launch on March 6 doesn’t just mean another museum-worthy photo, it means real people are going back to deep space to do science, push technology, and lay the groundwork for future Moon landings.

It also highlights how teamwork between engineers, scientists, and astronauts makes these achievements possible. Every mission adds to what we know about space, life support systems, and how humans might someday live and work on the Moon and Mars.

History

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Mridula Bahera

Archaeologists Unearth Deep Ancestry and Family Life in Ancient Sweden

Archaeologists Unearth Deep Ancestry and Family Life in Ancient Sweden

History

What’s Happening?

Archaeologists working on the island of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea, made a fascinating discovery about how hunter-gatherer families lived more than 4,000 years ago. Instead of just digging up tools or old bones, researchers were able to analyze ancient DNA from burial sites and figure out how the people buried together were related to one another. 

They found multiple individuals whose genetic profiles showed close family connections like siblings or parents, all buried in the same place. This tells us that these prehistoric communities weren’t just groups of strangers living side by side; they were tight-knit families with real relationships and bonds that mattered in life and in death.

Why is it Important?

This discovery matters because it gives us a window into everyday lives from thousands of years ago, not just names in textbooks or dates on timelines, but a picture of how people lived, loved, and cared for each other. Finding family links through DNA shows that hunter-gatherers formed meaningful family groups long before farmers and cities emerged in Europe.

It also reminds us that family whether defined by blood, care, or connection, has been an important part of human life for a very long time. And for those who love mysteries from the past, this is like piecing together a prehistoric family album discovered under layers of soil.


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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Meera Verma

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Strikes Down His Trade Policy!

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Strikes Down His Trade Policy!

Politics

What’s Happening?

After the U.S. Supreme Court of the United States ruled that many of his earlier global tariffs were illegal, Donald Trump announced a fresh plan to impose a 10 % tariff on imports from around the world. The court decided in a 6-3 ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency trade law by imposing sweeping tariffs on most trading partners, saying that only Congress has the power to set wide-ranging taxes on imports.

In response, Trump said he would use a different law from 1974 to put a temporary 10 % global tariff into effect layered on top of existing trade duties, as a way to keep pressure on U.S. trade partners and defend American industries. He called the Supreme Court decision “deeply disappointing” and vowed to pursue this new authority, saying the move aims to address issues like trade imbalances.

Why is it Important?

This matters because tariffs taxes on imported goods, affect prices, international trade, and global relationships. When the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s earlier tariff strategy, it marked a rare high-level legal check on presidential power in trade policy, reminding people that the Constitution gives Congress the main authority over tariffs.

Trump’s new plan shows how the U.S. government can shift strategies quickly and it could have big effects around the world. Countries that export goods to the U.S. may now face a 10 % extra cost, which can change how businesses price products, negotiate trade deals, and even where they choose to sell their goods.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Chaitanya Desai

Big Tech on Trial: Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Platforms in Court

Big Tech on Trial: Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Platforms in Court

Tech

What’s Happening?

In a major courtroom moment in Los Angeles, Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a landmark social media trial that’s testing whether platforms owned by his company are designed in ways that harm children’s mental health or are addictive. I

n this case, a 20-year-old woman known only as KGM says her years of using these apps as a child contributed to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. During his testimony, Zuckerberg was challenged by lawyers on issues like whether Meta’s products were built to keep young people engaged for profit, how the company enforces age limits (he said it’s “very difficult” because many users lie about their age), and whether internal discussions about boosting time spent on the apps are being misrepresented. 

Why is it Important?

This trial matters because it’s one of the first times a top tech leader is being questioned in court about the real-world effects of social media on kids and teens, rather than just talking about it in hearings or research reports. If the jury finds that Meta’s platforms did play a harmful role, it could open the door to major changes in how these apps are designed, regulated, and held accountable, not just in the U.S., but potentially around the world as other countries watch. 

The case also highlights broader concerns about mental health, youth safety, and how much control or influence social media companies have over user habits. 

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Benjamin Harris

Countdown Begins: NASA Plans Crewed Moon Launch on March 6!

Countdown Begins: NASA Plans Crewed Moon Launch on March 6!

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA has officially announced that its next crewed mission to the Moon will launch on March 6, 2026. This means astronauts will climb aboard a spacecraft and head toward lunar orbit and possibly the Moon’s surface, part of America’s ongoing Artemis programme, which aims to establish a long-term human presence on and around the Moon.

The crew is expected to spend time in lunar orbit, conducting science experiments, testing systems that will help future lunar landings, and gathering data that will prepare NASA for even more ambitious missions including returning humans back to the surface of the Moon and eventually sending them to Mars.

Why is it Important?

This matters because NASA’s crewed lunar missions are huge steps in human space exploration. Flying astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit requires cutting-edge technology, detailed planning, and systems that can keep humans safe in space’s harshest environment. A launch on March 6 doesn’t just mean another museum-worthy photo, it means real people are going back to deep space to do science, push technology, and lay the groundwork for future Moon landings.

It also highlights how teamwork between engineers, scientists, and astronauts makes these achievements possible. Every mission adds to what we know about space, life support systems, and how humans might someday live and work on the Moon and Mars.

History

The Bribooks Times

Feb 21st 2026
-By Mridula Bahera

Archaeologists Unearth Deep Ancestry and Family Life in Ancient Sweden

Archaeologists Unearth Deep Ancestry and Family Life in Ancient Sweden

History

What’s Happening?

Archaeologists working on the island of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea, made a fascinating discovery about how hunter-gatherer families lived more than 4,000 years ago. Instead of just digging up tools or old bones, researchers were able to analyze ancient DNA from burial sites and figure out how the people buried together were related to one another. 

They found multiple individuals whose genetic profiles showed close family connections like siblings or parents, all buried in the same place. This tells us that these prehistoric communities weren’t just groups of strangers living side by side; they were tight-knit families with real relationships and bonds that mattered in life and in death.

Why is it Important?

This discovery matters because it gives us a window into everyday lives from thousands of years ago, not just names in textbooks or dates on timelines, but a picture of how people lived, loved, and cared for each other. Finding family links through DNA shows that hunter-gatherers formed meaningful family groups long before farmers and cities emerged in Europe.

It also reminds us that family whether defined by blood, care, or connection, has been an important part of human life for a very long time. And for those who love mysteries from the past, this is like piecing together a prehistoric family album discovered under layers of soil.