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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

South Africa Delays Debt‑Control Rule Until Next Year

The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

Recycling the Gulf: Junk Turns Into Fish Havens

Old cargo containers, helicopters and even washing machines once floated away from Alabama’s coast. People thought throwing trash into the sea was harmless, but they had a plan: let these items sink and grow new reefs. Reefs made of metal can pull in fish, giving fishermen fresh catches and he

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Feb 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Food Festivals: Old‑School Bash or New‑Age Community?

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a 25‑year‑old tradition that still sells out its 110 events each year. In the past decade, festivals were the main way chefs and food producers reached fans. Today, social media lets anyone DM a celebrity chef or follow their kitchen videos from home, so the n

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cars, Crafts and Community: A Day of Giving

The first Cruisin’ the Day for United Way turned River Parishes Community College’s parking lot into a lively showcase of classic cars, food stalls and fundraising activities. Over 150 vehicles—from Mustangs to Studebakers—lined up for judged contests, while twenty craft and food vendors offered tas

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Parents Say College Payoff Is Real

The latest study from a consulting group that works with nonprofit schools shows most parents think their child’s college expense was worth it. In the survey, 83 % of parents agreed that the money spent on their child’s education paid off. A few parents said they would have made the same choic

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Lobbyist Lunches and a Clash Over Ethics Rules

The governor has taken aim at the state senator after learning he had not reported more than $4, 900 worth of meals and entertainment given by lobbyists. The money came from files that lobbyists must submit, but the senator’s yearly financial disclosure did not list these gifts. The governor’s spo

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Kind of Cube: Mixing Touch and Tech for Fun

The idea began in 2016 when a twelve‑year‑old and his dad started tinkering with an Arduino kit, turning their love of puzzles into a small experiment. They built 3‑D printed models and by April 2017, they had officially named the company that would become Cubios. The project grew from simple curios

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Wilson Builds a Hotel Empire While Searching for His Next NFL Home

Russell Wilson’s time with the Giants was brief, ending after about three weeks when Jaxson Dart took over. Yet even as he heads into free agency, Wilson is showing that his ambitions stretch far beyond football. He just announced a partnership with HQ Hotels & Residences, the luxury hotel chain f

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