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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Lead‑laden paint chips spill from Baltimore bridge

A recent inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment found that paint fragments falling from Baltimore’s 28th Street Bridge carry dangerous levels of lead. The agency was alerted after residents noticed orange and white debris along Falls Road, near the 2700 block. Tests confirmed that

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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Alaska Keeps Control Over Its Voter Lists

Alaska’s elections are run by Alaskans, not outsiders. A recent discussion has confused people about a deal between the state’s election office and the U. S. Justice Department. The agreement is simply a legal way for the state to share voter information with federal agencies, but it does not give t

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Peptide Shots: A Quick Fix or a Hidden Danger?

Paragraph 1 People on social media talk about trying quick‑fix peptide shots that promise to turn back the clock. They claim they can feel younger, but many also share scary stories about side effects. Paragraph 2 Some users report headaches, feeling weak, mood swings, and stomach upset. A fe

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Cold Surprise at Disney’s Gardens

A freeze alert hit Central Florida early Tuesday, prompting Walt Disney World to act fast. The park covered flowerbeds and even a Goofy topiary with white plastic sheets to shield plants from the chill. This isn’t the first time Disney has taken such precautions; similar measures appeared at the par

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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 2026BUSINESS

Homeowners Hold Off on Big Projects as Money Worries Rise

Home owners are pausing big upgrades because they worry about jobs and money. A recent report from a major hardware store shows sales barely grew this year. The company’s boss said people are scared to spend on big projects when they’re not sure about jobs or prices. He linked the hesitation to l

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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 2026POLITICS

Putin Orders Stronger Guard on Russia’s Energy Lines After Ukraine Hits

The head of state told the country’s main security agency to tighten protection around power plants, pipelines and transport routes because of recent attacks that he says were helped by foreign spies. He made the remarks on the fourth year of the conflict, warning that those who push Moscow too f

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