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Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

February 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c

politics

US Diplomats Urged to Push Back on Data‑Control Rules

February 25, 2026

The U. S. government has asked its foreign representatives to oppose new rules that would limit how American technology companies handle people’s personal data abroad. A letter from the State Department, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warned that such restrictions c

politics

UCLA Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Campus Hate

February 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national

politics

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

February 25, 2026

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

politics

City Council’s Big Budget Moves: From School Fields to Animal Shelters

February 25, 2026

The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar

technology

Voice‑Powered Loans: How AI Helps Homebuyers Fast

February 25, 2026

Better. com, a company that uses artificial intelligence from the start, has built an AI voice helper called Betsy. Betsy talks to people who want a mortgage and can answer questions, check rates, and lock in prices. Each month the system handles about one hundred thousand phone calls. In 2025 alone

health

New Dog Adoption Program Gives Pets a Fresh Start with Dental Care

February 25, 2026

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is helping over 120 dogs get a better life by giving them dental care and professional photos before they find new homes. The program, called “Second Smile, ” is part of a partnership with a pet‑care company that focuses on science‑based oral health products. By start

politics

A New Surgeon General on the Horizon

February 25, 2026

The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t

entertainment

Twilight Zone Highlights: The Episodes That Still Shock

February 25, 2026

The original “Twilight Zone” series, running from 1959 to 1964, used sci‑fi and horror tricks to talk about deep social issues. Critics still love its sharp writing and surprise twists, showing that human mistakes keep repeating no matter the setting. Even after a 1983 movie and later TV revivals, t

health

Pets Bring Joy to Seniors, but Costs Are Rising

February 25, 2026

Older people often feel a strong bond with their pets. A recent survey shows that 83 % of adults over 50 say their animals give them a reason to get up. This is higher than the 73 % recorded seven years ago. Pets also help seniors stay connected. Seventy percent of owners said their animal