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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy on the Line: Oman’s Role in U. S. -Iran Talks

The foreign minister of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is working behind the scenes to keep U. S. and Iranian leaders talking about Tehran’s nuclear program. He says that peace is still possible if the talks are allowed to continue and that no other option—such as military action—can solve the pro

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Steffy’s Dilemma and the New Alliance

Steffy Forrester Finnegan finds herself in a tricky spot when her mother, Taylor Hayes, confirms that her affair with Deacon Sharpe has ended. She’s relieved because it means she won’t have to cut Taylor off from her own family, but worries that Deacon might still tempt the older woman. Steffy feels

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Phone, Old Design? A Look at the Trump T1

A few months ago a rumor started that a new phone, the Trump T1, might be based on an older model from HTC. The idea came after a reader noticed many similarities between the T1 and the HTC U24 Pro, a device that launched in 2024 for about $600. Both phones share a sharp, angled body and a curved sc

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Eddie Awards 2026: New Winners Shine in Film and TV Editing

The ACE Eddie Awards celebrated the best in film and television editing with a mix of familiar names and fresh faces. Warner Bros’ “Sinners” earned the top honor for a dramatic feature, while Netflix’s animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” claimed the award for best edited animated film. The ceremony hi

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Plant Breeding: How Domestication Changes Many Traits

Scientists used the process of turning wild plants into crops as a living laboratory. They studied 13 different species, measuring between 11 and 57 traits that can be seen or counted. By comparing each species with its wild relatives, they found a clear pattern: most plants lose diversity in

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Control Over Votes: A Questionable Emergency Plan

A draft plan that would let the president step into election control is being shared by groups who oppose voting rights. The document, dated April 12, 2025, claims to create a national emergency and gives the president power over elections. It was first posted by a social media page linked to a Mary

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Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Breaks Records and Fans Go Wild

The newest entry in the Poppy Playtime saga has smashed previous sales figures, reaching 175, 000 copies sold on its first day and staying at the top of Steam’s Global Top Sellers for over a full day. The game also topped Twitch viewership charts at launch, showing how much hype the community builds

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Discover Fun Learning at La Habra Kids Museum

A visit to the Children’s Museum in La Habra lets kids explore a world of hands‑on play. The space is 10, 000 square feet and split into seven themed rooms where almost every item can be touched. The museum opened in 1977 inside a former train depot built in 1923. It targets children from t

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Feb 27 2026BUSINESS

Cleveland Gets a New Riverfront Stage

The city of Cleveland is about to welcome a fresh 6, 200‑seat outdoor music venue that will sit below Tower City Center and the Rocket Arena. The project is part of a larger $3. 5 billion Riverfront plan that already includes the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, a facility for the C

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

A Half‑Century of Smiles: The Journal’s 50‑Year Journey

The journal has just turned 50, a milestone that signals half a century of sharing new ideas about how to care for teeth and root canals. For decades, researchers and dentists have turned to this publication to learn about the latest tools, techniques, and studies that help patients keep their mo

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