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Solar Power Replaces Crops: California Farmers Turn to Energy

February 26, 2026

California’s drylands are turning a new leaf as farmers trade fields for panels. The plan envisions 200 square miles of solar arrays that could light up whole cities, with giant batteries keeping the power steady when sun is scarce. Farmers in the Westlands region, long dependent on irrigation fr

finance

Billionaire Offices and Their 2025 Stock Choices

February 26, 2026

Private wealth teams closed the year with a mix of bold moves and cautious bets. Some went big on sports, others on tech or crypto, showing how varied their strategies can be. One firm raised its stake in a famous English football club. Although the news drew attention, the owners say their share i

politics

Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

February 26, 2026

A high court in Hong Kong recently reversed earlier fraud convictions against media owner Jimmy Lai, a move that stands out amid his ongoing legal struggles. The decision removes two years from the total sentence he faces, though it does not change his 20‑year prison term imposed under a national se

finance

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

February 26, 2026

A family in Kansas has taken a nonprofit to court over a $21 million donor‑advised fund (DAF) that was started by the father in 2005. The son, who has been the sole advisor since his mother’s death, says the sponsor—WaterStone—has stopped letting him see the account and has ignored his grant request

politics

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

February 26, 2026

In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic

business

Old Buildings, New Money: A $1 Billion Gamble on the East Coast

February 26, 2026

In a market where building new apartments is hard and expensive, one developer has chosen to buy old ones instead. Bozzuto Group teamed up with Invesco to put a billion dollars into existing multifamily homes on the East Coast. These buildings have lost value but can be refreshed and made competit

politics

Saving for the Future: A New Plan to Help Workers Build Retirement Funds

February 26, 2026

The President announced a fresh initiative aimed at boosting retirement savings for millions of Americans who lack employer‑sponsored plans. The proposal would let workers without a 401(k) or similar program open accounts similar to the federal Thrift Savings Plan and receive a government match of u

business

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

politics

EU Boosts Funds to Help Women Access Abortions

February 26, 2026

The European Union announced a new plan to increase financial help for women who need abortions. This move follows a year‑long campaign that gathered more than one million citizens from all 27 member states. The supporters pushed for greater support in countries where abortion laws are strict. Comm

finance

GD Culture Plans Bitcoin Sale to Buy Back Shares

February 26, 2026

GD Culture, a company known for AI and livestreaming services, has decided to liquidate part of its Bitcoin stash. The move is aimed at raising money for a new share repurchase plan that can reach up to $100 million over the next half‑year. The firm holds about 7, 500 Bitcoins—acquired when it bo

Solar Power Replaces Crops: California Farmers Turn to Energy

Billionaire Offices and Their 2025 Stock Choices

Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

Old Buildings, New Money: A $1 Billion Gamble on the East Coast

Saving for the Future: A New Plan to Help Workers Build Retirement Funds

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

EU Boosts Funds to Help Women Access Abortions

GD Culture Plans Bitcoin Sale to Buy Back Shares

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle