U.S. Drinking Rates Hit Record Low, Hidden Messages at the Last Supper Site, and NASA’s AI-Driven Mars Rover

This is The Lofi Brief: calm beats, clear news for February 16, 2026. A short, low-key look at three stories shaping the moment.

Today’s Stories:

1. U.S. Drinking Rate Falls to Record Low as Health Concerns Rise
   New polling shows fewer Americans are drinking alcohol than at any point in decades. Health awareness, cancer concerns, and generational shifts are reshaping cultural norms around alcohol.
   🔗 Source: Gallup
2. Hidden Messages Found at the Site of Jesus’s Last Supper in Jerusalem
   Archaeologists uncover inscriptions and symbols at the traditional Last Supper site, offering new insight into centuries of pilgrimage and devotion layered into the historic space.
   🔗 Source: Popular Mechanics
3. NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars
   For the first time, a Mars rover navigated terrain using routes planned entirely by artificial intelligence — marking a milestone for autonomous space exploration.
   🔗 Source: ScienceDaily

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