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Trump’s TikTok Deal Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Enrichment of Allies

March 5, 2026

The Public Integrity Project, a new anti‑corruption organization, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The suit targets the sale of TikTok’s U. S. operations to a group of investors linked to the Trump administration. The case argues that the d

environment

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

March 5, 2026

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

politics

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

March 4, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

science

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

March 4, 2026

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited. ...

science

Night Flight Mistakes Lead to Tragic Crash

February 26, 2026

John Burley, a business owner from Windber, died when his small plane crashed in the Allegheny National Forest on Dec. 29, 2023. The crash happened while he was flying from Erie to Johnstown in the dark. The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board said Burley chose to fly at night

technology

Smart‑Glasses Alert: A New Android App Tries to Keep You Safe

February 26, 2026

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can warn people when smart glasses that use Bluetooth are close by. The program was created by Yves Jeanrenaud, a researcher from Darmstadt University in Germany. It looks for special identifiers that are always sent by the glasses’ Bluetooth signals, such as

politics

Exxon’s Legal Fight with California’s Attorney General Gets a New Twist

February 26, 2026

A Texas federal judge has cleared the way for ExxonMobil to sue California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, over remarks about the company’s plastic recycling claims. Judge Michael J. Truncale ruled that Bonta cannot rely on official immunity for certain statements, including a campaign email sent to

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

politics

Students Rise Again: Campus Voices Push Back Against Iran’s Crackdown

February 24, 2026

In the wake of a brutal crackdown that left thousands dead, Iranian university students have taken to their campuses for a third straight day of protest. The demonstrations come as tensions between Iran and the United States flare, with Washington building up forces in the region while negotiating a

politics

Life After the Storm: Ukraine’s Resilient Stories

February 24, 2026

The first page shows a woman in a forest, her hair loose over a green jacket. She used to judge ballroom competitions, not fire and metal. Now she is a sniper in the army, saying that precision and math keep her calm. A teacher from Chernihiv lost her husband in a strike. She had dreamed of another