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faith office

Miller Wins Top Spot in Washington DC White‑Collar Law Ranking

February 27, 2026

Andrew Miller, a partner at the long‑standing firm Baron & Budd, has earned a spot in the 2026 Legal 500 Washington DC White‑Collar Crime Guide. The guide is part of a new U. S. Elite City series that looks at how lawyers perform in key areas across the country. Miller was judged against national st

politics

Police Drop Investigation Into Oregon Politician’s Spouse

February 27, 2026

The Washington, D. C. , police have decided to close the case that was opened against Dr. Shawn DeRemer, an anesthesiologist from Portland who is married to the U. S. Labor Secretary. The investigation began on January 24, after a report said that an alleged sexual act occurred on December 18 at the

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

religion

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

February 27, 2026

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio

politics

Denver Mayor Stands Up for Protesters, Blocks ICE on City Grounds

February 27, 2026

A new city order gives Denver police the power to shield peaceful demonstrators from federal immigration agents. The mayor’s directive also bars ICE officials from using any municipal property for enforcement work. This move follows a wave of actions by Democratic leaders in response to the Trump ad

technology

OpenAI Chooses London as Its Biggest AI Base Outside America

February 27, 2026

OpenAI has announced that it will establish its largest research center outside the United States in London, citing Britain’s vibrant tech scene as a perfect setting for creating new artificial‑intelligence systems. The decision comes at a time when the UK is positioning itself as an “AI superpow

finance

Nvidia’s Chip Prices May Be Losing Their Edge

February 27, 2026

The latest earnings report from Nvidia showed that the company beat analysts’ forecasts for both revenue and profit. The news caused a quick rise in share price after the market closed, but that excitement disappeared during regular trading hours. The dip may be linked to comments from the chief fin

opinion

Black History Month: A Call to Keep Moving Forward

February 27, 2026

In Baltimore, February feels heavy because the city has to remember its past while looking at its future. Students gather for speeches, museums display pictures, and city leaders speak about history. Yet, the real work lies beyond these events. A young boy in Baltimore once worked in a shipyard and

politics

Crypto Regulations Take Center Stage in Senate Banking Hearing

February 27, 2026

The U. S. Senate Banking Committee convened its regular oversight session, but the focus shifted quickly to digital money. A new proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) set the tone, outlining rules for stablecoins under last year’s GENIUS Act. The plan would require issuer

politics

Space Race: Who Gets to Build the Mars Phone Booth?

February 27, 2026

"The United States government has just issued a draft request for ideas on how to build a new spacecraft that will keep the planet Mars talking back to Earth. The plan, which could be awarded as early as fiscal year 2026, was introduced by Senator Ted Cruz. He put a $700 million budget on the table