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Military Meets AI Boss Over Limits

February 24, 2026

The U. S. Defense Department has called in the chief of a leading AI firm to Washington for talks about how its tools can be used on secret military systems. The meeting comes after a new memo from the Secretary of Defense urged AI companies to lift restrictions on their software. This push has led

weather

Blizzard Chaos: Snow, Stranded Trains and a City in Crisis

February 24, 2026

The new blizzard that rolled in from the Atlantic slammed New England with record‑breaking snowfall, turning commuter rails into a maze of delays and forcing city officials to mobilize emergency shelters and power crews. In New York, the train stations that normally buzz with commuters became eerily

business

Saving the Luxury Store Dream

February 24, 2026

Saks Global, which owns famous names like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, fell into bankruptcy a little over a year after it was created. Many people blamed the former chairman, Richard Baker, for the collapse. In a quiet meeting in Manhattan, he told reporters that he was actually trying to he

politics

Camp Mystic Reopening Faces Legal Hurdles

February 24, 2026

The state’s top official has publicly opposed giving a new license to Camp Mystic, the site of a tragic flood that claimed 27 girls and an adult last July. In a blunt letter, the lieutenant governor told the health agency that he would not feel safe sending family members to a place where so many li

crime

Masked Man Seen Near Nancy Guthrie’s Door Before Disappearance

February 24, 2026

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home after January 31. Authorities found a masked figure on doorbell footage taken the morning she was believed to have been taken. The FBI released photos and video showing a man tampering with the camera; he was described as 5‑9 to 5‑10 tall, average bui

politics

Justice Office Pauses Probe of Six Lawmakers

February 24, 2026

A U. S. Attorney in Washington decided not to press charges against six members of Congress after a federal grand jury said there was no probable cause. The lawyers had tried to indict lawmakers who posted a video urging military and intelligence people not to follow illegal orders. The grand jury r

politics

French Embassy Cuts Ties with U. S. Envoy Over Missed Meeting

February 24, 2026

The United States lost an important diplomatic link after its ambassador to Paris failed to attend a crucial meeting with French officials. The event was set to address the U. S. response to the death of a far‑right activist, Quentin Deranque, who was killed during a protest in Lyon. The ambassador’

politics

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

February 23, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part

education

Jill Korsok’s Big Exit: A New Chapter for Orange Community Recreation

February 23, 2026

Jill Korsok is stepping down from her role as director of Orange Community Education and Recreation, or OCER, effective March 1. She says she wants to leave while the department is thriving, much like a popular show ending at its peak. Her decision comes after 33 years of work in recreation ac

politics

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

February 23, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. The case centers on Maria Vullo, who served as the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. The NRA claims that she pressured banks and in