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Older Leader Faces Growing Public Doubts About Mental Sharpness

February 26, 2026

The United States has seen a shift in how voters view the president’s mental and physical health. While Donald Trump was elected at 79, polls over the past year show a steady rise in concerns about his cognitive abilities. A recent survey conducted before his first State of the Union address found t

celebrities

Stars Celebrate Their Special Day on February 26

February 26, 2026

The calendar marks another day for the world’s favorite performers to turn a year older. The spotlight falls on singers, actors and directors who have made an impact in music and film. A notable voice is Michael Bolton, who turns 73 today. He has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations for his work

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

health

City Council Pushes for Probe Into Hospital Staffing Issues

February 26, 2026

A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p

entertainment

Siouxland’s Biggest Night of Fun and Fame

February 26, 2026

The upcoming Siouxland Choice 2026 event promises to be the highlight of the region’s entertainment calendar. Scheduled for early March, the show will celebrate local talent in music, film, and television, giving a platform to artists who might otherwise remain under the radar. The organizers have a

technology

Samsung Phones Miss Built‑In Magnetic Feature

February 26, 2026

The newest Galaxy S26 line has just hit the market, and it comes with a price tag that can reach $1, 299. One key detail that many buyers noticed right away is the absence of built‑in magnets for easy attachment to accessories. Samsung says the phones are “Qi2 ready, ” a claim that lets users

finance

Fed Holds Off on Rate Cuts While Inflation Sticks Above Target

February 24, 2026

The Chicago Fed chief, Austan Goolsbee, told a Washington conference that cutting interest rates now would be premature because inflation still lingers above the 2 % goal. He warned that past mistakes of assuming price rises were temporary should not be repeated. Goolsbee highlighted the latest d

environment

Lead‑laden paint chips spill from Baltimore bridge

February 24, 2026

A recent inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment found that paint fragments falling from Baltimore’s 28th Street Bridge carry dangerous levels of lead. The agency was alerted after residents noticed orange and white debris along Falls Road, near the 2700 block. Tests confirmed that

politics

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

February 24, 2026

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

opinion

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