Monday, February 23, 2026

Iraq has announced a new agreement with Ankara, allowing the repatriation of Turkish nationals among thousands of former ISIS prisoners who were relocated from Syria. The transfer follows the withdrawal of Kurdish forces and the shutdown of camps that had detained suspected terrorists for years. ...

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Police Video Requests Surge in Suburban Towns

Freedom of Information Requests Surge in Local Police Departments The number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that local police departments receive has jumped sharply in recent years. In one suburb, the police office logged 350 requests in 2025, compared with just 53 in 2021. Early t...

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA Lawsuit Over Maria Vullo The U.S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. Case Overview Central Issue: The lawsuit centers on Maria Vullo, former head of New York’...

Crime, Family Voices and a Trump Vigil

Trump’s Pre‑State of the Union Vigil: A Rally for Border Enforcement The day before his State of the Union speech, former President Donald Trump hosted a public ceremony that spotlighted families who lost loved ones to alleged crimes committed by people without legal entry. The event was framed a...

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

The U.S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. Partners...

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

OhioHealth Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Pricing Practices A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U.S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system force...

A New Film Pitch From a Political Insider

The premise “The Rash” is a comedy‑satire about a public‑health professor who mirrors real‑life NIH director Jay Bhattacharya, critiquing lockdowns and vaccines. In the film’s fictional world, a drug called Zenvidia wipes out rash symptoms but triggers alarming side effects. The plot follows the pr...

Birthright Citizenship: Soil Beats Blood

The U. S. Constitution says anyone born on American soil and under its flag is a citizen, no matter who their parents are. This rule does not care about race, gender, religion, or whether the parents are U. S. citizens. It simply looks at where a baby is born and that the country’s flag is abo...

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa...

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to declassify files detailing the failed coup that nearly toppled its fledgling democracy in 1981. The decision follows growing public demand for transparency. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the documents will be released as a means to repay a historical debt and allow ci...

Students Stand Up in Tehran While U. S. Eyes Escalation

In Tehran, a new wave of student protests has begun to unfold after the government’s harsh crackdown earlier this year. For three consecutive days, students at major universities have taken to the streets, chanting slogans and demanding change. Tehran University – Voices rose against the regime’s p...

Unconventional Moves: Texas Rep. Crockett’s Bold Bid for the Senate

Jasmine Crockett, the Texas congresswoman famed for her sharp speeches, is running for the U.S. Senate in a way that defies traditional campaigning norms. She says she won’t follow the usual playbook, choosing instead to meet voters in informal settings like bars and community events. This approac...

Texas Schools Face Record‑High Choice Rush

Texas Education Freedom Accounts—a state‑run initiative that lets families choose schools outside their local district—has already attracted over 118,000 applications since its launch with a $1 billion seed fund. Families have until March 17 to sign up, giving just over a month to decide. -- Recor...

Controversy Rises as Sheriff Voices Alarm Over Political Tension

Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County and a candidate for California’s Republican nomination, recently appeared on a national news program to discuss what he sees as growing hostility toward law enforcement and political leaders. He described the current climate in the United States as “polit...

Science and Health in Chaos

The Political Tug‑of‑War Over Science and Medicine The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key...

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Young Scientist Brings Space Healing Home

Leanne Fan, an 18‑year‑old senior from Westview High School in San Diego, has turned her bedroom into a mini laboratory. She built a low‑cost device that spins samples to mimic the weightlessness astronauts feel in orbit, allowing her to study how living cells respond when gravity is absent. Inst...

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Quantum Start‑Up’s Shares Slide After Public Launch

When Infleqtion Inc. went public last week, its stock climbed about 15% on the first day—traders cheered. But Monday’s market action saw the shares tumble to a new 52‑week low. -- How It Got Here NYSE debut via merger with Churchill Capital Corp X Raised $550 million, including most of Chur...

Crypto. com Gains New Banking License Under U. S. Rules

A crypto company has earned a conditional green light from the federal banking regulator to operate as a national trust bank. The approval lets it hold digital assets, manage staking and settle trades under federal oversight. Crypto.com’s new charter Called Foris Dax National Trust Bank, it co...

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Municipality Finance Raises €1 Billion in New Bonds

Municipality Finance Plc, one of Finland’s biggest credit firms, announced it will issue a €1 billion bond on 24 February 2026. The note matures on 14 June 2033 and pays a fixed interest rate of 2. 750% per year. The bond is part of a €50 billion debt‑raising plan that the company has been runnin...

CBRE Shares Bounce Back as AI Fears Fade

UBS shifts stance on CBRE: from neutral to buy ============================================== New 12‑month target: $185 (up ~6 % from $175) Projected upside: 21 % from last close, heading toward new record highs Recent Market Volatility -- Earlier this month: CBRE shares plunged 20 % in ...

Power Projects in 2025: Where Money and Wind Are Going

$8.53 trillion is earmarked for new power plants worldwide by the end of 2025. 60 % already in planning, 25 % under construction, and the remaining 14 % in design/tender phases. Sector Breakdown | Energy Type | Share of Investment | Value (USD) | Expected Capacity Increase | |-||--|-| | Wi...

Local Hardware Shop Shuts Doors After 53 Years

A longtime fixture in Mountain View will close its doors this summer, ending 53 years of service to the community. The shop survived the pandemic as an essential business, but its fortunes slipped sharply once restrictions eased. Declining sales: Each year brought fewer purchases. Customers who ...

AMC Raises Money to Pay Off Old Debt and Refine Its Financing

AMC Entertainment, the world’s largest movie theater chain, has initiated a new private debt sale through its wholly‑owned unit Muvico. The company is offering $1.73 billion in first‑lien notes maturing in 2031, backed by AMC and its subsidiaries. In parallel, a $750 million loan will be secured. ...

Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest ...

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College Audit Uncovers Oversight Gaps, Not Missing Funds

College officials say a recent forensic audit found no missing money and that the institution is still in “excellent fiscal condition” while building reserves, yet it also revealed serious failures in financial oversight that left trustees unaware of millions in transactions. The audit was ordered a...

Domino’s Plans to Double, and Why It Might Work

Domino’s Pizza shares jumped after the company announced a better‑than‑expected quarterly performance and outlined bold expansion goals. Same‑store sales: up 3.7%, beating the 3.1% forecast Revenue: $1.54 billion vs. the expected $1.52 billion Market context: The broader pizza market is slowi...

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New Partners Hunt Breakthroughs for Kids With Rare Brain Disorders

Angelini Pharma and Quiver Bioscience have joined forces to hunt for new medicines that could help children suffering from hard‑to‑treat genetic epilepsies. The partnership blends Angelini’s deep experience in brain drugs with Quiver’s cutting‑edge AI tools and human neuron models. Deal Highlights...

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Check Your Freezer: Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall

What’s happening? Trader Joe’s has pulled its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide after reports of small glass shards in the product. Key Details Product: 20‑ounce plastic bag of chicken fried rice (chicken, vegetables, eggs). Recall date: Best‑by dates range from September to No...

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Check Your Shelf: A Herbal Supplement Recall

markdown Herbal Supplement Recall: “White Vein” Chewable Tablets A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular herbal product after laboratory tests revealed that the active ingredient—7‑Hydroxymitragynine—was present in higher concentrations than stated on the label. The company behind the...

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Hair Growth Boosts on Sale – Grab 15% Off Now

Nutrafol, the well‑known hair‑care brand, is rolling out a limited‑time 15% discount on its entire range of growth supplements sold on Amazon. This includes the newly launched men’s 50+ formula and a variety of options tailored for women. Why Nutrafol Is Considered “Gold‑Standard” Root‑cause focu...

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Snow Chaos Locks Down the Northeast

A heavy snowstorm slammed the northeast on Monday, tossing vast amounts of fresh ice and wind into city streets. The weather followed a prior storm that had left some melted snow behind, but new drifts quickly buried roads and parking lots. Emergency declarations spanned from Delaware to Massach...

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Small School, Big Impact

A fresh educational space is opening its doors for children in Ogle and Lee counties who need a classroom environment that feels different from the norm. The Chana Education Center is designed to help students who face anxiety, trauma, or learning differences thrive. A Tight‑Knit, Personalized App...

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Celebrating Stars on February 23

February 23 marks a special day for many actors, singers and musicians. The birthday list is packed with familiar names that have entertained audiences in film, television and music. Top of the List Kristin Davis – 61 Remembered for her role in the 2006 remake of “The Shaggy Dog.” Kelly Mac...

Rural Utah’s Green Money Boom

Utah’s western plains are turning sunshine, wind and heat into a real cash flow. A recent study shows that from 2007 to 2028, forty‑one large renewable projects—solar farms, wind turbines and geothermal plants—brought about $8.4 billion into the state’s economy. The money didn’t just sit in a bank; ...

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Science Fair Sparks Curiosity in Reading

Students from all over Berks County gather at Albright College on March 2 to set up their projects. -- Event Timeline | Date | Time | Activity | |||-| | March 2 | All day | Teams arrange displays in Bollman Gymnasium; prep for judging | | March 3 | All day | Judges conduct in‑depth interview...

Truth Beats Compromise

Jeff Bezos argues that when the real answer is attainable, settling for a middle ground is unacceptable. He illustrates this with a simple example: in a room people try to guess the ceiling height. Instead of measuring it, they might agree on an average number—a quick but inaccurate compromise. Bez...

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Inside the Chaos of a Classic Sitcom

A decade ago, a young actress stepped into the shoes of Becky Conner on a beloved comedy show. She found herself in an environment that felt more like a high‑pressure laboratory than a friendly set. The atmosphere was charged, and tensions ran deep among writers and the show’s co‑creator. Naïveté ...

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Celebrity Careers Stuck in a Bad Loop

A viral online discussion began when a curious user asked which famous people have suffered lasting damage to their reputations that never fully healed. The thread exploded into thousands of comments, each pointing out names that many believe were harmed by rumors, media attacks, or bad timing. Ac...

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Pennsylvania Tax Refund: A Contractor’s Win and a Partial Loss

A local contractor faced a setback when an initial appeal for a sales‑and‑use tax refund was denied due to insufficient documentation. After amassing more detailed records, the contractor re‑filed and the Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) revisited the case. What Qualifies for a Refund? The BFR ...

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Family Transfer Gets Tax Refund in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Tax Board Refunds Homeowner for Intra‑Family Property Transfer A Pennsylvania tax board has decided to return money that a homeowner paid for moving a property from one family member to another. The case began when the owner of a house paid the state’s realty transfer tax, then aske...

Lifestyle Communities’ Stock Faces Mixed Signals From Analysts

Recent reports from major financial firms show a cautious stance toward Lifestyle Communities Ltd. Citi Analyst: Rating moved to Hold Target price set at A$5.60 – modest upside potential Jarden’s Tom Bodor: Issued a Hold recommendation on the same day, reinforcing neutrality. Earli...

Building a Faster Future for Solana in Asia

Solana Company is launching a new project called the “Pacific Backbone” to create a high‑speed network across key Asian cities. The plan links Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with low‑latency connections that will help Solana users stake tokens, validate transactions and trade quickly. The go...

MKS CEO Joins Tech Talk at Morgan Stanley

A leading tech company, MKS Inc., will host its chief executive at a major industry event organized by Morgan Stanley. The talk is slated for March 2, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on MKS’s investor website. Key Highlights Speaker: John T. C. Lee, CEO of MKS Inc. Topic: How MKS...

No Crypto Talk in the OpenClaw Discord

Peter Steinberger, the creator of the AI agent tool OpenClaw, has imposed a strict rule banning any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in his community chat. The decision came after a user was blocked from the Discord server for discussing crypto topics. “Please stop pinging me and haras...

Building Stronger Materials for the Future

A San Diego-based company is stepping up its game in producing tough materials that can survive extreme heat, radiation and stress. The firm, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership aims to speed up the cr...

Arctic Drone Race: Why NATO Must Catch Up

NATO’s plans to protect the far‑north are catching up to Russia’s rapid drone growth. Russia’s Rapid Expansion Huge fleet of unmanned aircraft and sea‑borne drones. Learned from the war in Ukraine, now operating across the Northern Sea Route. Supports missiles, surveillance, and strike mis...

Celebrating Pat Riley’s Return and a Season of Sports Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a bronze statue of former head coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena. Riley left coaching in 1987 after a challenging season, yet his legacy remains unmatched with a .730 win percentage and 102 playoff victories—NBA records at the time. Fans now get to celebrate...

Loughborough and SiS Team Up Again to Boost Sports Nutrition

Loughborough University has inked a three‑year agreement with Science in Sport (SiS), the world’s leading sports nutrition brand. The deal keeps SiS as the official food partner for many of Loughborough’s elite teams and opens new avenues for research projects. -- What SiS Brings to the Table Inn...

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Retired Player Speaks Out After Young Star’s Tragic Death

A former college standout and recent NFL player has taken a stand, criticizing the league’s handling of mental health after the death of a 25‑year‑old wide receiver. Ex-player’s background: Retired in late 2025 after a brief stint with the Steelers’ practice squad. Platform: Used X to voice concer...

Pelham’s Close‑Call Victory Over McGill‑Toolen

In a game that felt like a rollercoaster, Pelham managed to edge McGill‑Toolen 5-4 in the seventh inning. The win came when Andrew Petrock, a senior from West Alabama, delivered a single that broke the tie. Pelham’s run came after a series of chaotic events: three batters walked, two were hit by pit...

Orange Clash: Tigers’ New Gear Meets Orioles in a 4‑4 Spring Showdown

The Tigers kicked off their spring season in a bright orange uniform, but so did the visiting Orioles. At Publix Field in Lakeland, Florida, both teams wore similar colors that made it hard to tell who was batting and who was fielding. Despite the color confusion, the game ended in a 4‑4 tie, marki...

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Nighttime Gunfire Hits Virginia Beach Town Center

In the early hours of Sunday, a sudden burst of gunfire rattled the Town Center area of Virginia Beach. Officers arrived near Market Street, where they discovered a crime scene surrounded by local restaurants and shops. Two men were found on the street with gunshot wounds; they were transported to ...

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Snowstorm Hits New Jersey: Schools Canceled and Power Lost

The state of New Jersey is grappling with a massive blizzard that has dumped over a foot of snow, and in some areas two feet. The heavy snowfall has forced many school districts to either close schools or start the day later on Tuesday, February 24. National Weather Service Alert Strong winds ...

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Bitcoin Slides Below $65, 000 Amid Trade and Tension Fears

The world’s oldest digital coin slipped past $65,000 on Monday, adding to a 5 % drop that began the day before. At one point it fell as low as $64,830 and closed the weekend at $64,324 – its lowest since early February. By mid‑morning the price was down over 2 % at $65,836. Market Chatter Politic...

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St...

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Lightning Strikes New York During Heavy Snow Storm

In the heart of a fierce snowstorm, thunder‑rain lightning painted Lower Manhattan in dramatic flashes. The bright bolts struck the tallest building in the city—1 World Trade Center—and each flash was followed by a deep rumble of thunder. This rare phenomenon, known as thundersnow, occurs only when ...

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

Dennis Quaid, known for his roles in National Treasure and The Fugitive, took a stand on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, asserting that Hollywood has drifted too far left and that former President Donald Trump is often misjudged. Hollywood’s Shift Quaid highlights a trend where actors now brand any...

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Jill Korsok’s Big Exit: A New Chapter for Orange Community Recreation

Jill Korsok Steps Down as OCER Director, Leaving a Thriving Legacy =============================================================== Effective March 1, Jill Korsok announces her resignation as director of Orange Community Education and Recreation (OCER). After 33 years in recreation across Northea...

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Crypto Market Bounces After Court Ruling, but Prices Still Dip

Supreme Court Decision Spurs Mixed Investor Sentiment The recent ruling against President Trump’s tariffs has ignited a wave of optimism and caution among market participants. Analysts argue that the decision curtails executive power, potentially easing pressure on tech, software, and cryptocurre...

A Curious Look at Why Jeffrey Epstein Wanted Vatican Money Secrets