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Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

February 26, 2026

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

politics

Rubio’s Caribbean Stop Highlights U. S. Focus Amid Middle East Tensions

February 26, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on St. Kitts and Nevis early Wednesday, aiming to showcase the United States’ commitment to the Western Hemisphere. The visit follows a recent U. S. military action that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, signaling a shift in regional prior

business

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

politics

Hungary’s Big Choice: Europe or the East?

February 26, 2026

The next election in Hungary is more than a vote for a new government; it’s a test of the country’s direction. Some say it will decide whether Hungary stays firmly in Europe or leans toward authoritarian allies to the east. The main contest is between Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long‑running party

business

Soybeans Rise, Ethanol Falls and Nebraska Faces Fire Risks

February 26, 2026

Paragraph 1: In the night trade, soybean futures edged up a touch. The lift came as soybean meal stayed strong and worries about wet weather in Brazil grew louder, which could delay the crop’s harvest. Paragraph 2: Rain forecasts for northeastern Brazil predict several inches of water, slowin

weather

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

February 26, 2026

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

politics

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

February 26, 2026

Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr

sports

Cincinnati Files $1 Million Claim Over QB’s Transfer to Texas Tech

February 26, 2026

The University of Cincinnati has taken legal action against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, seeking a $1 million payout after he left for Texas Tech. Sorsby played two seasons in Cincinnati before moving to Texas Tech last month, even though a revenue‑sharing contract with Cincinnati still ran

politics

Pipeline Repairs Slow, Ukraine Says

February 25, 2026

Ukraine’s president told reporters that fixing the Druzhba oil line will not be quick, even though the EU and Hungary want it done fast. The pipe that moves Russian oil into Europe stopped working after a strike in western Ukraine on January 27. Hungary and Slovakia blame Kyiv for the delay, while U

sports

High School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

February 25, 2026

In Bay City, the basketball courts were buzzing with victories and milestones on February 24. The Thunderbolts from Mio kept their winning streak alive, beating Hillman 71‑26 and earning a share of the North Star League title. Player Mia McGregor dominated with 52 points, 14 rebounds and 11 block

Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

Rubio’s Caribbean Stop Highlights U. S. Focus Amid Middle East Tensions

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

Hungary’s Big Choice: Europe or the East?

Soybeans Rise, Ethanol Falls and Nebraska Faces Fire Risks

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

Cincinnati Files $1 Million Claim Over QB’s Transfer to Texas Tech

Pipeline Repairs Slow, Ukraine Says

High School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

Cincinnati Files $1 Million Claim Over QB’s Transfer to Texas Tech