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Light‑Cured Gel and Old Cells Grow New Bone

February 28, 2026

Scientists are trying new ways to fix big bone gaps, like those that can happen in the jaw. One idea is to put a special scaffold with living cells into the empty spot. The scaffold holds the cells and helps them grow. A new material called GelMA‑RF is made from gelatin. It can harden when exposed

finance

Ireland Pushes for Global Digital Tax Rules

February 28, 2026

Ireland’s finance minister, who also serves as deputy prime minister, has voiced strong backing for a worldwide deal that would set clear rules on taxing digital businesses. He added that the country will support the effort only if it can be widely accepted and carried out efficiently. The minister

politics

US Treasury Sends Top Official to Switzerland to Tackle Illicit Money

February 28, 2026

The U. S. Treasury has decided to send a senior official to Switzerland next week. The goal is to strengthen cooperation against illegal money flows. The trip comes after Swiss regulators shut down a small private bank. The bank faced allegations of money‑laundering and violations of sanctions on

politics

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

February 28, 2026

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

crime

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

February 28, 2026

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

politics

American AI and the Edge of Ethics

February 28, 2026

The United States has recently taken a bold step against a private artificial‑intelligence firm, demanding that it remove built‑in ethical safeguards from its software. The move was sparked by a high‑level executive who labeled the company “radical left” and warned that its technology could threaten

politics

Numbers Don’t Lie – When Leaders Misuse Them

February 28, 2026

The public often hears big claims from those in power. When a president says drug prices have fallen by 600 percent, many people pause to think about the math. A 600 % drop would mean a drug costing $100 now costs only $16, not $25 as some officials claim. The confusion comes from mixing “p

politics

Maine Voices Say No to Extra Voting Hurdles

February 28, 2026

In November 2025, Mainers voted against a plan that would have made it harder to cast ballots. The result showed they value fair and open elections. Yet Senator Susan Collins, who has lived in the state, backs a federal bill called the SAVE Act. This law would force people to show original U. S. cit

opinion

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

February 28, 2026

The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag

sports

Hoosiers Rise: A Coach’s Quiet Revolution

February 28, 2026

The spotlight on college football often falls on flashy programs and star recruits, but sometimes the biggest stories come from places that were once forgotten. In Indiana, a coach named Curt Cignetti has turned a long‑time underdog team into champions. When he stepped in, the Hoosiers were barel