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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Debate Turns into Drama: Maine’s Gubernatorial Showdown

The Auburn debate, intended to be a calm and useful discussion, ended up looking more like a social media roast. Two candidates—one Republican, one Democrat—spun off into heated exchanges that felt like a live stream of online insults. The event, meant to give voters clear answers, instead offered e

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Kamala Harris Backtracks, Picks Texas Senate Hopeful

In a surprising move, former Vice President Kamala Harris has thrown her weight behind Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate race. This marks Harris’s first big political endorsement since her 2024 presidential bid ended in defeat. The announcement came after a Harris‑voiced

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Feb 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Devastates Hundreds of BMWs in Thornton

A wildfire that burned across 10 acres in Thornton on Wednesday claimed about 150 BMW vehicles, according to local authorities. The blaze started after a passerby noticed smoldering mulch near Pinnacle Charter High School at 8412 Huron St. The fire department received the call around 11:30 a. m. and

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Feb 28 2026WEATHER

Tornado Season 2026: What to Expect Across the U. S.

The upcoming spring weather cycle looks quieter than last year’s dramatic outbreaks, yet experts warn that many regions still face serious danger. A shift in global patterns means the classic “tornado belt” will see fewer reports, but other threats such as large hail and powerful straight‑line winds

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Glyphosate Debate: Science, Politics and the Future of Food

The world’s most common weed killer has become a flashpoint for disagreement among scientists, lawmakers and the public. The chemical, known in stores as Roundup, works by blocking a plant’s ability to make amino acids. Farmers use it on crops that have been engineered to resist its effects, a

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Light‑Cured Gel and Old Cells Grow New Bone

Scientists are trying new ways to fix big bone gaps, like those that can happen in the jaw. One idea is to put a special scaffold with living cells into the empty spot. The scaffold holds the cells and helps them grow. A new material called GelMA‑RF is made from gelatin. It can harden when exposed

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Ireland Pushes for Global Digital Tax Rules

Ireland’s finance minister, who also serves as deputy prime minister, has voiced strong backing for a worldwide deal that would set clear rules on taxing digital businesses. He added that the country will support the effort only if it can be widely accepted and carried out efficiently. The minister

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

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