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The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos.

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Hayao Miyazaki, an animator and filmmaker, describing the artistic process.

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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Chaitanya Desai

EU Hits Back at Tariff Hikes, Urges United States to Stick to Trade Agreement

EU Hits Back at Tariff Hikes, Urges United States to Stick to Trade Agreement

Politics

What’s Happening?

The Donald Trump administration recently increased U.S. import tariffs to 15 %, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down much of its earlier tariff strategy, prompting confusion among trading partners. In response, the European Union has firmly told Washington that it must honour the terms of the trade deal agreed last year, saying “a deal is a deal.” 

Under that agreement, most European goods exported to the U.S. were set to face up to 15 % tariffs and some products were to be exempt, while the EU would reduce or remove duties on many U.S. goods in return. EU officials say unpredictable tariff hikes undermine the spirit of the pact and shake confidence in global markets. 

Why is it Important?

This matters because the United States and the European Union are two of the world’s biggest trading partners, exchanging goods and services worth trillions of dollars each year. When agreed-upon rules change suddenly like raising tariffs beyond what was laid out in a trade deal, it can ripple through economies, affecting prices, jobs, and supply chains across continents. 

By insisting the U.S. sticks to its commitments, the EU is trying to keep that stability and show that international agreements need to be respected even when legal or political twists happen at home. Experts also warn that if predictable rules break down, it could sour broader cooperation on economy, technology, and climate between major global partners and slow efforts to make trade fair and beneficial for both sides.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Zoya Ahmed

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat India, Win by 76 Runs!

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat India, Win by 76 Runs!

Sports

What’s Happening?

In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, India faced off against South Africa in a high-stakes match that kept fans glued to every delivery. Both teams came into the game with strong performances behind them, and this Super 8 clash in Colombo brought powerful batting, smart bowling changes, and key fielding moments exactly what cricket lovers hope for on the big stage.

When South Africa came out to chase, it was all about pace, patience, and partnerships. Their batters matched India’s intent with quick scoring early on, but India’s bowlers had moments of brilliance too, striking at crucial stages to keep the contest tense and exciting. Every over had swings, from big hits to tight overs showing just how thrilling T20 cricket can be when two top sides collide.

Why is it Important?

This match matters because the Super 8 stage is where World Cup dreams get real, wins here can make the difference between heading to the semi-finals or watching from the sidelines. India and South Africa are both heavyweights in T20 cricket, and games like this highlight how small moments, a four here, a crucial wicket there can change everything.

Whether it was scorching sixes or a clever slower ball, this game showed why T20 cricket is one of the most electric formats in sport. In short: big players, big moments, and big excitement. that’s the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup in a nutshell.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Darren Tan

ChatGPT and “AI Water”: OpenAI Says That Story Isn’t Real!

ChatGPT and “AI Water”: OpenAI Says That Story Isn’t Real!

Tech

What’s Happening?

When someone online claimed that ChatGPT had figured out how to produce real water using AI tech that “turns nothing into liquid life”, the CEO of OpenAI didn’t just raise an eyebrow… he called it completely detached from reality. 

In a public response, he made it clear that AI can’t create physical water just by describing it in text or generating photos. The comment came amid a bigger conversation online about what AI can do and viral threads suggested that advanced AI could someday help with things like energy creation, environmental solutions, or physical production, but OpenAI’s leadership was quick to remind everyone that there’s still a clear line between digital smarts and real physics.

Why is it Important?

This matters because AI is everywhere, and as it gets more powerful, people sometimes assume it can do everything including things that are scientifically impossible, like conjuring water out of thin air just by thinking or talking about it. OpenAI’s response highlights a key point: there’s a difference between what AI simulates or explains on screen and what can happen in the real world.

Setting realistic expectations helps people use AI in smart, safe, and productive ways whether that’s in school projects, energy research, or everyday life. In short: AI is getting better at talking about ideas but it doesn’t make things happen in the physical world just by saying them aloud.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Varsha Soni

Saharan Surprise: New Dinosaur Species Reveals Ancient Giant!

Saharan Surprise: New Dinosaur Species Reveals Ancient Giant!

Science

What’s Happening?

Scientists have discovered a brand-new dinosaur species in the central Sahara Desert that’s as bizarre as its name: Hell Heron (Oxalaia sauriorum). This beast lived around 100 million years ago, during the mid-Cretaceous period, long before humans, and even before the age of sharks and whales as we know them today. 

The fossil remains suggest Hell Heron was enormous, with a long, powerful skull and sharp teeth perfect for hunting. It likely stood on two legs and may have used its size and shape to catch fish and other prey in river systems that once flowed through what is now dry desert. The discovery came from fossil material unearthed deep in Saharan rock formations, where paleontologists found bones and teeth that didn’t match any known dinosaur. 

Why is it Important?

This matters because discovering a new dinosaur species especially one as big and unique as Hell Heron helps fill in important gaps in Earth’s prehistoric story. Each new find tells researchers more about what ancient ecosystems looked like, how climate and geography shaped life, and how different groups of dinosaurs diversified over time. 

The Sahara region, now dry and desolate, was once lush and filled with rivers and wetlands meaning dinosaurs like Hell Heron might have hunted fish and other animals in environments that look nothing like the desert sands we see today. Every fossil dig is a chance to rewrite a chapter of the prehistoric world and Hell Heron just made the dinosaur family tree even more fascinating.


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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Chaitanya Desai

EU Hits Back at Tariff Hikes, Urges United States to Stick to Trade Agreement

EU Hits Back at Tariff Hikes, Urges United States to Stick to Trade Agreement

Politics

What’s Happening?

The Donald Trump administration recently increased U.S. import tariffs to 15 %, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down much of its earlier tariff strategy, prompting confusion among trading partners. In response, the European Union has firmly told Washington that it must honour the terms of the trade deal agreed last year, saying “a deal is a deal.” 

Under that agreement, most European goods exported to the U.S. were set to face up to 15 % tariffs and some products were to be exempt, while the EU would reduce or remove duties on many U.S. goods in return. EU officials say unpredictable tariff hikes undermine the spirit of the pact and shake confidence in global markets. 

Why is it Important?

This matters because the United States and the European Union are two of the world’s biggest trading partners, exchanging goods and services worth trillions of dollars each year. When agreed-upon rules change suddenly like raising tariffs beyond what was laid out in a trade deal, it can ripple through economies, affecting prices, jobs, and supply chains across continents. 

By insisting the U.S. sticks to its commitments, the EU is trying to keep that stability and show that international agreements need to be respected even when legal or political twists happen at home. Experts also warn that if predictable rules break down, it could sour broader cooperation on economy, technology, and climate between major global partners and slow efforts to make trade fair and beneficial for both sides.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Zoya Ahmed

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat India, Win by 76 Runs!

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat India, Win by 76 Runs!

Sports

What’s Happening?

In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, India faced off against South Africa in a high-stakes match that kept fans glued to every delivery. Both teams came into the game with strong performances behind them, and this Super 8 clash in Colombo brought powerful batting, smart bowling changes, and key fielding moments exactly what cricket lovers hope for on the big stage.

When South Africa came out to chase, it was all about pace, patience, and partnerships. Their batters matched India’s intent with quick scoring early on, but India’s bowlers had moments of brilliance too, striking at crucial stages to keep the contest tense and exciting. Every over had swings, from big hits to tight overs showing just how thrilling T20 cricket can be when two top sides collide.

Why is it Important?

This match matters because the Super 8 stage is where World Cup dreams get real, wins here can make the difference between heading to the semi-finals or watching from the sidelines. India and South Africa are both heavyweights in T20 cricket, and games like this highlight how small moments, a four here, a crucial wicket there can change everything.

Whether it was scorching sixes or a clever slower ball, this game showed why T20 cricket is one of the most electric formats in sport. In short: big players, big moments, and big excitement. that’s the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup in a nutshell.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Darren Tan

ChatGPT and “AI Water”: OpenAI Says That Story Isn’t Real!

ChatGPT and “AI Water”: OpenAI Says That Story Isn’t Real!

Tech

What’s Happening?

When someone online claimed that ChatGPT had figured out how to produce real water using AI tech that “turns nothing into liquid life”, the CEO of OpenAI didn’t just raise an eyebrow… he called it completely detached from reality. 

In a public response, he made it clear that AI can’t create physical water just by describing it in text or generating photos. The comment came amid a bigger conversation online about what AI can do and viral threads suggested that advanced AI could someday help with things like energy creation, environmental solutions, or physical production, but OpenAI’s leadership was quick to remind everyone that there’s still a clear line between digital smarts and real physics.

Why is it Important?

This matters because AI is everywhere, and as it gets more powerful, people sometimes assume it can do everything including things that are scientifically impossible, like conjuring water out of thin air just by thinking or talking about it. OpenAI’s response highlights a key point: there’s a difference between what AI simulates or explains on screen and what can happen in the real world.

Setting realistic expectations helps people use AI in smart, safe, and productive ways whether that’s in school projects, energy research, or everyday life. In short: AI is getting better at talking about ideas but it doesn’t make things happen in the physical world just by saying them aloud.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 23rd 2026
-By Varsha Soni

Saharan Surprise: New Dinosaur Species Reveals Ancient Giant!

Saharan Surprise: New Dinosaur Species Reveals Ancient Giant!

Science

What’s Happening?

Scientists have discovered a brand-new dinosaur species in the central Sahara Desert that’s as bizarre as its name: Hell Heron (Oxalaia sauriorum). This beast lived around 100 million years ago, during the mid-Cretaceous period, long before humans, and even before the age of sharks and whales as we know them today. 

The fossil remains suggest Hell Heron was enormous, with a long, powerful skull and sharp teeth perfect for hunting. It likely stood on two legs and may have used its size and shape to catch fish and other prey in river systems that once flowed through what is now dry desert. The discovery came from fossil material unearthed deep in Saharan rock formations, where paleontologists found bones and teeth that didn’t match any known dinosaur. 

Why is it Important?

This matters because discovering a new dinosaur species especially one as big and unique as Hell Heron helps fill in important gaps in Earth’s prehistoric story. Each new find tells researchers more about what ancient ecosystems looked like, how climate and geography shaped life, and how different groups of dinosaurs diversified over time. 

The Sahara region, now dry and desolate, was once lush and filled with rivers and wetlands meaning dinosaurs like Hell Heron might have hunted fish and other animals in environments that look nothing like the desert sands we see today. Every fossil dig is a chance to rewrite a chapter of the prehistoric world and Hell Heron just made the dinosaur family tree even more fascinating.