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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

politics

Turning Somalia’s Land into a Food Future

February 27, 2026

Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a

education

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

February 27, 2026

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

sports

Softball Returns to the 2029 University Games in North Carolina

February 27, 2026

The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp

finance

Asian Markets Dip as AI Buzz and Middle East Tension Steer Investors Toward Safety

February 27, 2026

Asian stock indices slipped during the trading day, with Japan’s market mirroring a decline seen on U. S. exchanges after mixed signals from the tech giant Nvidia. Investors shifted away from riskier assets, turning instead to the yen and U. S. Treasury bonds for steadiness. The move came amid a b

technology

Firestone’s New Green Race Tires Hit the Track

February 27, 2026

Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se

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

environment

Desert Drivers Meet a Swarm Surprise

February 27, 2026

A quiet road in the Western Sahara turned into an unexpected battlefield when a gigantic group of locusts appeared out of nowhere. Drivers had to weave around the insects, which looked like a living cloud that blocked the highway and rattled cars. Locusts are notorious for destroying crops, and s

politics

Medina Eyes New Buyers for City Lot

February 27, 2026

The city of Medina plans to open up a 410‑East Smith Road lot for public bids, according to the finance committee. The property was bought in 2012 and has been used mainly for storing city sanitation supplies, though a fire once damaged some buildings. The site sits behind the Sweets and Geeks shop

finance

NexPoint Surpasses Earnings Expectations in Latest Quarter

February 27, 2026

The real‑estate financing company reported a fourth‑quarter profit per share of $0. 52, exceeding analysts’ forecast by $0. 13. This gain highlights a stronger performance than previously anticipated for the year. For investors looking ahead, NexPoint has projected earnings per diluted share of $0.