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Police Arrest of Guest at State of the Union Raises Questions

February 26, 2026

A woman from Minneapolis named Aliyah Rahman, who had been invited by Representative Ilhan Omar to attend the President’s State of the Union address, was taken into custody after she stood up during a speech by former President Donald Trump. Rahman had been using a crutch to walk and claimed she had

politics

Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

February 26, 2026

A high court in Hong Kong recently reversed earlier fraud convictions against media owner Jimmy Lai, a move that stands out amid his ongoing legal struggles. The decision removes two years from the total sentence he faces, though it does not change his 20‑year prison term imposed under a national se

health

Men in Their 50s May Feel Older Because of “Forever Chemicals”

February 26, 2026

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are called “forever chemicals” because they linger in the body for many years. A new study looked at how these substances might make men feel older than their calendar age. The researchers found that the link between PFAS levels in the blood an

finance

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

February 26, 2026

A family in Kansas has taken a nonprofit to court over a $21 million donor‑advised fund (DAF) that was started by the father in 2005. The son, who has been the sole advisor since his mother’s death, says the sponsor—WaterStone—has stopped letting him see the account and has ignored his grant request

politics

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

February 26, 2026

Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen

sports

Yankees Add Veteran Bat to Their Bench

February 26, 2026

The New York Yankees have signed former major‑league outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league contract, making him a non‑roster invitee for spring training. The deal gives the team another right‑hand hitter who can slot into a platoon role without taking a guaranteed spot on the 40‑man roster. Gr

politics

McDonald’s at the White House: A Quick‑Hit Snack for Olympic Winners

February 26, 2026

The U. S. men’s hockey team, who just brought home a gold medal, were greeted by President Donald Trump with a tray of McDonald’s burgers inside the White House. The move sparked criticism from many who see fast food as an odd choice for celebrating hard‑earned triumphs. Trump’s press secretary,

health

Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

February 26, 2026

Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo

politics

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

February 26, 2026

In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic

technology

AI Power Plant Noise Shakes Mississippi Town

February 26, 2026

A quiet road in Southaven, Miss. , turned into a nonstop roar when Elon Musk’s company installed 18 methane turbines last summer. The machines, meant to feed the electricity demands of new AI data centers, started humming day and night, upsetting residents who had never heard such loud machinery in

Police Arrest of Guest at State of the Union Raises Questions

Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

Men in Their 50s May Feel Older Because of “Forever Chemicals”

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

Yankees Add Veteran Bat to Their Bench

McDonald’s at the White House: A Quick‑Hit Snack for Olympic Winners

Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

AI Power Plant Noise Shakes Mississippi Town

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle