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South Carolina Faces New Measles Surge

February 15, 2026

The state health department announced that 17 more children have tested positive for measles, raising the total to 950 cases. The new infections were linked to several spots in Greenville and Greer. One cluster came from a local ramen shop on Feb. 5 between 12:30 and 3:30 p. m. Another group of case

politics

Court Ruling Fuels Redistricting Fight Across the Nation

February 15, 2026

The Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Rucho v. Common Cause removed federal courts from judging partisan gerrymandering, a move that has set the stage for new maps that favor one party over another. States now redraw districts with a focus on political advantage, and the courts have largely steppe

science

Planet That Turns the Rules Inside Out

February 15, 2026

A team of scientists used the Cheops telescope to look at a star that is far away, about 117 light‑years from us. The star is small and dim, called a red dwarf, and it has four planets orbiting around it. Two of the planets are rocky like Earth, while the other two are gaseous and look more like Nep

business

American Solar Factory: A New Path to Lower Energy Bills

February 15, 2026

Dan Barcelo, the chief executive of T1 Energy, told a news event that making solar panels in the United States can help cut electricity costs and bring jobs back to America. He highlighted how his company’s Texas plant, which produces about ten percent of all U. S. solar panels, employs more than 1,

education

Future Skills for Atlantic County

February 15, 2026

A generous donation of $2 million from Levine‑Gormley is setting up a new STEM program that will be run by Stockton University. The goal is to grow local talent, give students real job options nearby and link bright learners with the right schools and careers. The money will help build a clear path

politics

Students Map ICE Agents, Government Calls It Dangerous

February 15, 2026

A couple of freshmen from a Houston university built an online tool that shows where immigration officers are active. The map pulls data from news outlets, public records and other open sources so anyone can click a spot and see recent enforcement actions. The creators, both nineteen years old, sai

environment

Building a Water‑Justice Toolkit Together in Cape Town

February 15, 2026

In South Africa’s largest city, the history of unfair rule still shows up in who gets clean water and safe toilets. Old rules from colonial times and apartheid mean that some neighbourhoods, especially those on the outskirts, have weaker water pipes and fewer public bathrooms. The problem is not onl

finance

A New Player in India's Loan Game

February 15, 2026

Bain Capital is making a bold entrance into India's financial sector. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the go-ahead for Bain to acquire a significant portion of Manappuram Finance. This isn't just any investment; it's a whopping 18% stake, valued at approximately 43. 85 billion rupees. Man

politics

Canada's Stance on Iran: A Shift in Diplomacy

February 15, 2026

Canada is making waves in international politics with its firm stance on Iran. The country's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, made it clear that Canada won't restore diplomatic ties with Iran unless there's a change in government. This statement was made during an interview in Germany, where A

health

Why Nursing Research Often Takes a Back Seat

February 15, 2026

Nursing research is often praised but not always prioritized in hospitals and healthcare settings. This is a problem because it means that nursing knowledge is not always growing and improving as it should. When hospitals focus too much on getting things done quickly, they might not spend enough tim