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Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

February 26, 2026

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

politics

The Youth Job Gap Is Growing Fast

February 26, 2026

In the last three months of 2025, almost a million UK residents aged 16‑24 were neither working nor studying. The Office for National Statistics says this group, called Neet, made up 12. 8% of that age range. The overall figure has slipped a little compared with last year, but the share of young wom

business

Soybeans Rise, Ethanol Falls and Nebraska Faces Fire Risks

February 26, 2026

Paragraph 1: In the night trade, soybean futures edged up a touch. The lift came as soybean meal stayed strong and worries about wet weather in Brazil grew louder, which could delay the crop’s harvest. Paragraph 2: Rain forecasts for northeastern Brazil predict several inches of water, slowin

politics

A New Leader Steps into the Louvre’s Turbulent Hall

February 26, 2026

The French state acted quickly to calm a museum in turmoil, naming Christophe Leribault as the new president after Laurence des Cars stepped down. Leribault, who has guided the Palace of Versailles for years, will now steer one of the world’s most famous cultural sites. The Louvre has struggled sin

crypto

Bitcoin Moves Inside Wall Street: How ETF Options Changed the Game

February 26, 2026

Bitcoin’s story has taken a new twist since U. S. regulators approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) grew faster than any other fund, pulling billions into a regulated wrapper. What followed was the rapid rise of options on that ETF, which now holds more Bitcoin volatility than

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

sports

New Directions in 2026: What Team Leaders Are Saying

February 24, 2026

The NFL Combine is a spotlight for front‑office chatter, and 2026 promises fresh moves. In Kansas City, the Chiefs’ general manager highlighted a desire for a faster running attack. With the No. 9 overall pick, he hinted at Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love or a free‑agent option like Breece Hall. At

opinion

Alaska Foster Parents Fight a Funding Cut

February 24, 2026

The state’s plan to end extra child‑care payments for foster families on Jan. 1, 2026 has sparked a fierce response from those who care for children in crisis. When the pandemic hit, Alaska covered every dollar of foster child‑care costs. Now it will pay only a small state rate that falls far below

finance

Private Credit’s Rocky Road: A New Look at the Shaky Growth

February 24, 2026

In recent months, the private credit market has faced a series of shocks that reveal deep cracks in its foundation. The first blow came in September when two auto‑parts and auto‑lending firms, First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings, both filed for bankruptcy. Their failures highlighted how much pr

sports

Future Dreams: From Ice Rinks to Olympic Glory

February 24, 2026

The story begins on a cold winter day, where a young athlete first slid across an outdoor rink with friends and family. Those early moments shaped a passion that would later lead to national championships and international medals. The narrative follows the athlete’s journey from local practice to th