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Alaska Foster Parents Fight a Funding Cut

February 24, 2026

The state’s plan to end extra child‑care payments for foster families on Jan. 1, 2026 has sparked a fierce response from those who care for children in crisis. When the pandemic hit, Alaska covered every dollar of foster child‑care costs. Now it will pay only a small state rate that falls far below

finance

Private Credit’s Rocky Road: A New Look at the Shaky Growth

February 24, 2026

In recent months, the private credit market has faced a series of shocks that reveal deep cracks in its foundation. The first blow came in September when two auto‑parts and auto‑lending firms, First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings, both filed for bankruptcy. Their failures highlighted how much pr

sports

Future Dreams: From Ice Rinks to Olympic Glory

February 24, 2026

The story begins on a cold winter day, where a young athlete first slid across an outdoor rink with friends and family. Those early moments shaped a passion that would later lead to national championships and international medals. The narrative follows the athlete’s journey from local practice to th

business

Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

February 23, 2026

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest

politics

Texas Schools Face Record‑High Choice Rush

February 23, 2026

Parents across Texas are lining up to send their children into a new state‑run program that lets them pick schools beyond their local district. The system, called Texas Education Freedom Accounts, launched with a $1 billion seed fund and has already received more than 118, 000 applications. The dead

politics

Science and Health in Chaos

February 23, 2026

The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r

technology

No Crypto Talk in the OpenClaw Discord

February 23, 2026

Peter Steinberger, who created the AI agent tool OpenClaw, decided to ban any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies from his community chat. The rule was announced after a user reported being blocked from the Discord server for discussing crypto topics. Steinberger reminded members that they

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

environment

Greenland's Changing Landscape: A Glimpse into the Arctic's Future

February 18, 2026

In the heart of Greenland, a man named Jørgen Kristensen shares a unique bond with his sled dogs. These dogs have been his companions since he was a child, offering him comfort and support when he faced bullying at school. Today, Kristensen is a champion dog sledder, but the changing climate is maki

technology

PC Leads the Way for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3

February 18, 2026

The upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is being built with PC as the main focus. This is because PCs offer the best gaming experience right now. The team behind the game is making the highest quality version first and then adjusting it for other devices. This approach is different from the prev