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Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

February 26, 2026

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

politics

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has decided to pause over a quarter‑billion dollars in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. This move follows a high‑profile fraud investigation that tied residents in Minneapolis’s Somali community to alleged insurance scams. The p

health

TB Alert at Seattle High School: What You Need to Know

February 26, 2026

The health department has confirmed that someone connected with Rainier Beach High School in Seattle is showing active tuberculosis. Because of this, they are urging about 130 people who spent time indoors with that person to get checked. The school will reach out directly to those who need a medica

politics

Iceland Plans a Vote on EU Talks in the Coming Months

February 26, 2026

The Icelandic government has announced that it will hold a public vote to decide whether the country should begin talks about joining the European Union. The decision, said by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a press conference in Warsaw, will take place sometime within the next few month

entertainment

New Faces at PMK: Sparkes and Rivera Join the Team

February 26, 2026

PMK Entertainment has added two new leaders to its ranks. Leah Sparkes, who has spent over twenty years in the entertainment world, will serve as Vice President of Television, Film and Premium Content. She brings experience from NBCUniversal, Harpo Studios, OWN, and WE tv, as well as her own PR firm

lifestyle

Urban Village at King’s Dock: A New Waterfront Home

February 26, 2026

The Reef at King’s Dock is a fresh take on living by the sea. It turns a historic port area into an urban village that feels close to people, not just buildings. The design keeps the old maritime feel while adding modern comforts. The project won a silver award at MIPIM Asia in 2025 for best reside

crypto

Tether’s New Move: Plugging Stablecoins into a $3 B Online Marketplace

February 26, 2026

Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, has just put money into Whop, a digital marketplace that lets users buy and sell goods with minimal hassle. Whop already has 18. 4 million people using the platform and brings in about $3 billion a year, so it’s a big deal for both sides. The

politics

Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

February 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c

health

Women’s Health Knowledge in Romania: What They Know, Do, and Seek

February 25, 2026

In Romania, many women are learning about reproductive health through everyday conversations rather than formal education. Surveys show that a large share of women understand basic family‑planning methods, yet they often rely on friends or internet searches for deeper questions. The gap betwee

science

When Kindness Meets Faith: A New Look at How We Feel When Others Care

February 25, 2026

Compassion is often praised for encouraging good deeds and boosting mental well‑being. But what happens inside us when someone shows us care? This question has not been studied much. Researchers plan to gather all available studies on the social and emotional impact of receiving compassion.

Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

TB Alert at Seattle High School: What You Need to Know

Iceland Plans a Vote on EU Talks in the Coming Months

New Faces at PMK: Sparkes and Rivera Join the Team

Urban Village at King’s Dock: A New Waterfront Home

Tether’s New Move: Plugging Stablecoins into a $3 B Online Marketplace

Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

Women’s Health Knowledge in Romania: What They Know, Do, and Seek

When Kindness Meets Faith: A New Look at How We Feel When Others Care

Tether’s New Move: Plugging Stablecoins into a $3 B Online Marketplace