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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 2026CRIME

The Mystery of Nancy Guthrie: A New Twist in the Tale

Nancy Guthrie's case has taken an unexpected turn. It seems the elderly woman's disappearance might not be a kidnapping after all. Instead, it could be the result of a burglary that went wrong. This is according to a recent report from a crime correspondent who claims to have inside information. Th

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Nexo's Big Comeback: A New Play in the U. S. Crypto Game

Nexo is making a splashy return to the U. S. crypto scene, teaming up with Bakkt to launch a fresh lineup of digital asset services. This move comes after Nexo packed up and left the U. S. in late 2022, citing regulatory roadblocks that made it tough to keep running its Earn Interest Product. The co

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joliet's Cultural Cash Conundrum: Can They Strike the Right Balance?

Joliet is stepping up its cultural game, but money matters are complicating things. The city is rolling out the red carpet for performers, musicians, and educators to enliven City Square and Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. However, the big question is: how much can Joliet really afford to pay the

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

A New Way to Connect Brands and Creators

Two experienced professionals, Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson, are starting a new company called IPX. They want to make it easier for brands and content creators to work together. The company is based in Dubai, but it will also have offices in London and Sydney. IPX is like a marketplace whe

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Voyager's New Adventure: A Game of Choices and Challenges

A new game is coming out soon. It's called Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown. It's all about making tough choices and managing a spaceship. The game is set in the same universe as the famous TV show, Star Trek: Voyager. Players get to command the U. S. S. Voyager as it travels through a danger

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

An Octopus Adventure: Darwin's Journey to the Ocean

A new game is coming out soon! It's called Darwin's Paradox! The game will be available on April 2. It is an adventure game. You play as an octopus named Darwin. He is on a mission to return to the ocean. The game is made by a French indie team called ZDT Studio. It is published by Konami. Yo

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Voting Rules: Who's Really Affected?

In Maryland, voters don't need to show ID when they vote. They only need it to register. This makes Maryland one of 14 states that don't require ID at the polls. Other states do, but some let people skip the photo ID if they have a good reason. Why is this a big deal? Some people think ID rules sto

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Can Lindor and Soto really lead the Mets to victory?

The Mets have some big names on their team now. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are two of the best players in the game. But can they really make the Mets a winning team? Lindor recently said that this new team is better than the 2025 version. That's a bold statement. But is it true? The Mets have m

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