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Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

February 26, 2026

Engineers shape the roads, bridges and water that keep communities alive. Their work is often hidden behind everyday life, yet it decides how safe and clean our world feels. The latest National Engineer’s Week highlighted this unseen influence, urging young people to see engineering as a creat

technology

Smartphones Help Blind People Live More Independently

February 26, 2026

A recent study looked at how people who cannot see use phone apps to get through everyday life. The research was done in a hospital setting, where doctors and nurses asked patients about the apps they use. The goal was to see if these tools really make a difference for those with visual impairments.

entertainment

BBC Faces Probe After Racial Slur Heard on TV

February 26, 2026

The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr

politics

Tech Giants Meet the President Over Power Bills

February 26, 2026

The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b

crime

Lost Women of Alaska: Bringing Quiet Cases into the Light

February 25, 2026

The new season on Investigation Discovery focuses on two tragic murders in Alaska, highlighting the broader issue of missing Indigenous women. The series examines the 2018 killing of Veronica Abouchuk and the 2019 death of Kathleen Jo Henry, both victims of a suspected serial killer named Brian S

sports

Sports and Climate: A $2. 3 Trillion Risk

February 25, 2026

The world’s sports industry, worth about $2. 3 trillion this year, is growing fast thanks to events that bring tourists and huge TV audiences. A new study says this growth could be cut sharply by climate change, which also hurts the planet more when sports events burn fuel and waste resources. The

health

New Dog Adoption Program Gives Pets a Fresh Start with Dental Care

February 25, 2026

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is helping over 120 dogs get a better life by giving them dental care and professional photos before they find new homes. The program, called “Second Smile, ” is part of a partnership with a pet‑care company that focuses on science‑based oral health products. By start

entertainment

Twilight Zone Highlights: The Episodes That Still Shock

February 25, 2026

The original “Twilight Zone” series, running from 1959 to 1964, used sci‑fi and horror tricks to talk about deep social issues. Critics still love its sharp writing and surprise twists, showing that human mistakes keep repeating no matter the setting. Even after a 1983 movie and later TV revivals, t

politics

Russia’s War Economy and Its Long‑Term Risks

February 24, 2026

The war in Ukraine has become the main focus for Russia’s leader. He uses it to justify spending on weapons, pay soldiers and push his political agenda. This strategy has cost many lives. Estimates say about 1. 2 million Russians have been killed or injured. At the same time, the country i

sports

Hockey Stars, Politics and a Sudden Invite

February 24, 2026

The US men’s hockey squad reached the Olympic arena on a day that echoed a historic Cold War upset, but the moment was soon turned from sport to politics. A former FBI chief and a sitting president both reached out, asking the athletes to attend high‑profile events that carried heavy national implic