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Feb 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Melissa Gilbert Back at Work Amidst Legal Storm

Melissa Gilbert is diving back into her job at Modern Prairie, her lifestyle brand for women over 50. This move comes after she took a break to deal with her husband's serious legal troubles. Gilbert shared her thoughts on Facebook. She said she needed time to focus on her family during a tough per

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Hitman's Dilemma: The Rise of Fox's New Crime Drama

Crime dramas are making a big splash in 2026. Shows like Run Away and Cross have grabbed people's attention. Now, Fox has joined the party with its own crime thriller, Memory of a Killer. This series follows Angelo Doyle, a hitman played by Patrick Dempsey. He keeps his family life separate from his

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Iowa Republicans Step Back on Abortion Ban Bill

Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

A7A5's Bold Move: Navigating Sanctions to Build a Crypto Empire

A7A5, a stablecoin company, is making waves in the crypto world, despite facing U. S. sanctions. The company, based in Kyrgyzstan, is not letting these restrictions hold them back. They are focused on compliance with local laws and have implemented strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laun

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

China's Digital Yuan and Asia's Crypto Moves: What's Happening?

China is shaking things up with its digital yuan, adding interest to red envelopes for the Lunar New Year. This move is part of a bigger plan to boost spending and encourage people to use the digital currency more. The digital yuan is now treated like a bank deposit, which means users can earn inter

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Crypto's Dark Side: Funding Human Trafficking

Crypto payments to groups suspected of human trafficking saw a huge jump in 2025. A recent study found that these transactions went up by 85%. This money was mostly moving through public blockchains. The study also found that most of this activity was happening in Southeast Asia. There, scam compoun

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Young Minds Get a Grip on Money Matters

In Blauvelt, young students are getting a crash course in managing money. This is not your typical class. It's a new program at South Orangetown Middle School. The class is called Finance and Careers. It's designed to teach seventh-graders the basics of handling money. The idea behind this class is

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Science: How AI Turns Text into Powerful Discoveries

The world of science is full of information. But much of it is stuck in words, not numbers. This makes it hard to find new things. A new way to solve this problem has been created. It uses AI to read and understand science words. Then, it turns them into useful data. This new method is like a detec

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

The Unseen Impact of a Trailblazing Leader

Dr. Wilma Bergfeld's influence stretches far beyond her title. She didn't just lead; she inspired. Her approach to leadership was unique. It was not about power. It was about empowering others. This is what set her apart. Her career was long and filled with achievements. But it was her commitment t

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