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Smart‑Glasses Alert: A New Android App Tries to Keep You Safe

February 26, 2026

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can warn people when smart glasses that use Bluetooth are close by. The program was created by Yves Jeanrenaud, a researcher from Darmstadt University in Germany. It looks for special identifiers that are always sent by the glasses’ Bluetooth signals, such as

politics

Spain Opens Long‑Hidden Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

February 26, 2026

In Spain, officials have finally made public a set of 153 documents that were kept secret for almost half a century. These files relate to the day in February 1981 when armed soldiers stormed the national parliament with guns, trying to end democracy and restore a dictatorship that had ended six yea

politics

Boat Shooting Near Cuba Leaves Four Dead

February 26, 2026

A small boat registered in Florida was hit by Cuban border guards, killing four people and wounding six others. The victims were rescued and treated for their injuries, according to Cuban officials who also released the vessel’s registration number. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said he had limit

entertainment

BBC Faces Probe After Racial Slur Heard on TV

February 26, 2026

The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr

politics

Election Officials Get a Clear Message About ICE

February 26, 2026

A senior officer from the Department of Homeland Security called a meeting with state election leaders to confirm that immigration agents will not be present at polling places during the midterm elections. The official, named Heather Honey, assured participants that any rumors of ICE staff at voting

weather

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

February 26, 2026

The winter storm that swept from Maryland to Maine left the Northeast buried under a thick blanket of snow. In Rhode Island, residents faced three days of isolation as streets stayed unplowed and trash services were delayed. Schools in the state moved online, while other districts like Philadelphia

politics

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has decided to pause over a quarter‑billion dollars in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. This move follows a high‑profile fraud investigation that tied residents in Minneapolis’s Somali community to alleged insurance scams. The p

politics

A New Leader Steps into the Louvre’s Turbulent Hall

February 26, 2026

The French state acted quickly to calm a museum in turmoil, naming Christophe Leribault as the new president after Laurence des Cars stepped down. Leribault, who has guided the Palace of Versailles for years, will now steer one of the world’s most famous cultural sites. The Louvre has struggled sin

entertainment

Life After the Storm: Why “Paradise” Might End at Season Three

February 26, 2026

The last look into the world of “Paradise” comes from its executive producer, who says a third season could be the final chapter. Hulu has not yet confirmed Season 3, but a recent interview hinted that the show will close after it. The producer explained that the story was designed to wrap up

technology

Samsung’s New Galaxy S26: Faster, Fancier, and More AI‑Focused

February 26, 2026

Samsung has pushed its flagship Galaxy S line forward with the new S26 series, which includes a base model, a plus version, and an ultra edition. The phones look similar to last year’s lineup, but the company has tweaked some internal parts and added a stronger focus on artificial intelligence. The