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A group of six former University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball players have filed individual suits against head coach Tory Verdi and the university. They claim that Verdi fostered a hostile environment, used psychological abuse, and retaliated after the players raised concerns. The complaints are

crypto

Binance Holds the Bulk of Trump‑Linked Stablecoin

The biggest crypto exchange, Binance, now owns almost nine out of ten units of a stablecoin that is tied to former U. S. President Donald Trump and his family. The coin, called USD1, was created by a firm linked to the Trump clan and is meant to stay worth one U. S. dollar. Binance controls about

opinion

The Cost of Speaking Up

Families in Connecticut face sky‑high prices for housing, food, medicine and power. Meanwhile the state’s leaders seem more interested in protecting their own positions than fixing these problems. A Democratic congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, is visiting the state to host a fundraiser that costs $5,

entertainment

Life Behind the Screen: A Story of Work, Family and Bad Content

The play shows how a man named Frank struggles to keep his life together while working as a content moderator during the early days of the COVID‑19 lockdown. He is separated from his wife, who is upset that he borrowed money without telling her while studying English at a community college. Frank al

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

crime

Benghazi Attack: New Video Shows Key Suspect at Scene

February 8, 2026

A recently released video, shown only in court, places Zubayar Al‑Bakoush at the U. S. embassy in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. The footage shows him wearing camouflage and standing near the main gate as about twenty armed men burst in, an event that led to the deaths of four Americans. Al‑Bako

Algeria Moves to End UAE Flight Deal

Algeria has started the steps needed to end a flight agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2013. The decision was announced by state media on Saturday, but officials did not explain why the country is withdrawing. The agreement, signed in Abu Dhabi and confirmed by a presidential d

Washington Prepares Gaza Peace Meeting on Feb 19

The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T

Choice at the End: New York’s New Law on Medical Aid in Dying

New York has added a new option for people who are seriously ill and expect to die within six months. The state’s newest law lets them request medication that can end their life, but only after a set of careful checks. First, there is a five‑day pause between the doctor’s order and when the medicine

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work