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Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

February 17, 2026

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

politics

Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Shutdown and Voter ID Debate

February 17, 2026

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules. ...

sports

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

February 17, 2026

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newtport still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

science

Climate 2025: A World on the Edge

February 17, 2026

The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren

politics

Students Take Stand Against ICE, Sparks School Debate

February 17, 2026

A group of Florida teachers has sparked a national conversation after a union leader declared that kids should protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The statement came during a press conference hosted by a statewide teachers association. According to the speaker, students are react

finance

Nexperia Secures $60M Boost to Expand Chip Production

February 17, 2026

Dutch state bank Invest International has agreed to lend Nexperia $60 million, aiming to grow the company’s chip output worldwide. The money will help upgrade factories, raise production rates and boost overall efficiency. This financial support comes after a supply crunch that hit the automotive

finance

Uruguay’s New Debt Strategy: Going Local and Growing Global

February 17, 2026

In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a

business

Closing Days of a Footshop Legacy

February 17, 2026

Footworks, a local shoe repair and orthotics shop that had been part of the community for almost five decades, is closing its doors. The business began in 1978 when Gary Lavoie and his wife Dorothy turned a tax refund into a new venture after their tree‑cutting company failed during a severe blizzar

politics

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

February 17, 2026

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

politics

Global Power Shift: Why Some Leaders Are Warning About China

February 17, 2026

The conversation began at a global summit, where a former Canadian leader mentioned the term “new world order. ” That remark upset leaders in Washington and sparked tension with Canada, especially over trade issues. The same day, a well‑known investor stepped onto the stage in Munich and urged count