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american bankers association

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

February 23, 2026

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, could bec

education

School Money Crisis: Why Teachers and Students Are In Trouble

February 18, 2026

The state budget for 2027 has sparked anger among Connecticut school leaders. Superintendent Steven Rioux of Putnam Public Schools is asking the town to raise property taxes by 7. 23 %—a jump from last year’s 1. 66 %. He says the district needs $1. 6 million more to cover rising costs for health ins

sports

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

February 18, 2026

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

sports

Curious Curling Draws Big Bets at Milan Cortina Games

February 18, 2026

Curling, a sport known for its smooth stone slides and strategic sweeping, has become a surprising hotspot for bettors during the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. While hockey traditionally dominates wagering, oddsmakers are noticing a sharp rise in interest for curling matches, especially after th

entertainment

Bright Red Love Reimagined: AMOR’s Temporary Journey

February 18, 2026

The city’s most vivid red sculpture, once perched in Sister Cities Park, has been taken down for a makeover. The piece, designed by Robert Indiana to echo his famous LOVE work at Kennedy Plaza, was removed on Wednesday morning for conservation. City officials plan to bring it back on May 1, just bef

politics

Powerful People, Little Consequence: What Americans Think

February 18, 2026

A recent survey shows that most U. S. adults feel that rich and influential folks rarely face punishment for wrongdoing. The poll, run over four days, asked whether a statement about the Epstein files—documents linking him to top politicians, bankers and academics—matched respondents’ views. Nearly

celebrities

A Glimpse Into the Mixed‑Heritage Skater

February 18, 2026

Madison Chock grew up beside the waves of Redondo Beach, California, before her training took her across state lines to Michigan. She began skating on local rinks long before the roar of Olympic crowds filled arenas. Her full name, Madison La’akea Te‑Lan Hall Chock, hints at deep cultural roots: “L

politics

Park Signage Lawsuit: History and Science in the Crosshairs

February 18, 2026

A group of conservationists, historians, and scientists has taken legal action against the current federal administration over new rules that have led to the removal or alteration of educational displays in national parks across the United States. The lawsuit claims that orders issued by the preside

politics

Science Conference Turns into Political Show

February 18, 2026

The American Association for the Advancement of Science gathered in Phoenix from Feb. 12-14 to share research and ideas. When attendees entered, registration badges listed gender pronouns like they/them and xe/xem, sparking debate over their relevance to science. The opening ceremony mixed a N

politics

Health Boost Video Features Kid Rock and RFK Jr. in a Gym‑Sauna Adventure

February 18, 2026

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new wellness message by pairing singer Kid Rock with former senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The duo appeared shirtless in an Instagram clip that shows them working out, eating homemade meals, and relaxing in a sauna and cold plunge. They als