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orange county regional

A Glove, a Glimpse, and a Grandmother Gone

February 16, 2026

In the quiet of a Tucson neighborhood, a single glove has become a crucial clue in the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. This isn't just any glove; it's one that might be linked to a masked figure caught on camera near her home. The FBI has confirmed that DNA from this glove cou

politics

Albuquerque's Big Talk: Crime, Homelessness, and Your Chance to Ask Tough Questions

February 16, 2026

The Albuquerque Journal is shaking things up. They're ditching the old way of doing things behind closed doors. Now, they're bringing the conversation out into the open. On March 2, they're hosting a live town hall with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. The focus? Crime, safety, homel

health

How Ready Are Parents to Handle Child Emergencies?

February 16, 2026

In Hungary, accidents involving children happen often. This is a big problem. When kids get hurt, the first help they get can make a huge difference. Parents are usually the first to help. But do they know what to do? A study looked at parents in Győr-Moson-Sopron county. It found that many parents

education

Young Minds Compete in Orange County Science Showdown

February 16, 2026

A huge number of students from middle and high schools got together at UC Irvine for the 2026 Orange County Regional Science Olympiad. Over 1, 200 kids from around 50 schools showed off their skills in all sorts of science and tech challenges. They tackled everything from biology to coding, geology

sports

Nebraska Prep Wrestling: Your 2026 Game Plan

February 15, 2026

The 2026 wrestling season in Nebraska is shaping up to be a thrilling ride for high‑school athletes and fans alike. Coaches are already mapping out training schedules, while students can look forward to a series of competitive meets that promise to test skill and stamina. At the heart of the plan i

lifestyle

Life in the Quiet Treasure Coast

February 15, 2026

A seasoned reporter has called the Treasure Coast her home for over three decades. She first arrived in 1995 to cover local towns, noticing a landscape that had yet to see the mall or major highway development. Beaches were still easy to reach, and parks offered simple walking paths. Her career has

opinion

Maine’s Future: Energy Power or Vacation Spot?

February 15, 2026

The idea that Maine could become a cheap source of clean power for the rest of New England is not new. In the past, rail companies and later highways turned the state into a getaway for city folk. That model has worked well for tourism, but it left most of Maine’s natural beauty in private hands and

weather

Storm Heads to Southern California, Bracing for Heavy Rain and Big Waves

February 15, 2026

Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off

technology

New Train Rollout Brings Fresh Comfort to Amtrak Routes

February 15, 2026

Amtrak is launching a fresh set of trains this summer that will replace many older cars, some of which have run for almost half a century. The new fleet, called Airo, comes from an $8 billion deal for 83 units built by Siemens in California. This marks the biggest replacement effort since Amtrak beg

politics

The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

February 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The