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Possible Rule Overhaul After Super Bowl Scuffle

February 24, 2026

The NFL might change its play‑by‑rules for the next season. A committee has talked about letting replay officials hand out penalty flags for fouls that regular referees miss. This idea grew after a fight in the recent Super Bowl between Seattle’s Josh Jobe and New England’s Stefon Diggs. Jo

sports

Malik Willis: Where Will the New QB Land?

February 24, 2026

The 2026 NFL off‑season has already kicked into high gear with the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. A lot of attention is on the quarterback position, especially because several teams that need a new starter are short on top‑draft options. In that mix, Malik Willis—a former third‑round pick who s

politics

A Call for Transparency Over a Royal Trade Role

February 24, 2026

The House of Commons has moved to demand that documents about a former prince’s decade‑long service as a UK trade envoy be made public. The motion, led by the Liberal Democrats, seeks to uncover how he was selected and whether his ties to a notorious financier affected his work. Trade minister Chri

environment

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

February 24, 2026

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

finance

Coinbase Adds Stocks and ETFs to Its Crypto Platform

February 24, 2026

Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and

politics

Idaho Governor’s Budget Battle: Who Wins?

February 24, 2026

The first few weeks of Idaho’s legislative session have shown a clear split between the governor and most lawmakers over how the state budget should look. The governor presented a modest plan that keeps spending low and avoids new taxes, while the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee has drafted b

finance

South Africa Delays Debt‑Control Rule Until Next Year

February 24, 2026

The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s

finance

Binance Returns to Tokenized Stock Trading with New Partner

February 24, 2026

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod

education

Future‑Builders Hub Opens New Chapter at CSUF

February 24, 2026

A new three‑story center is rising next to the engineering complex on Cal State Fullerton’s campus, aimed at turning classroom ideas into real tech solutions. The 42, 000‑square‑foot building will open in fall 2027 and hosts labs for GPS systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, AI, drones, an

weather

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

February 24, 2026

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The