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Feb 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog‑Friendly Move: A Home Upgrade for Two Frenchies

A person who loves their dogs goes beyond the ordinary. They cook meals, buy gifts, and share pictures on social media for a large following. They also let the dogs lick ice cream and sleep beside them. These habits fit naturally into a busy lifestyle. Six months ago, a big change happened: the own

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Heat‑Wave Alerts Get Smarter, Save Lives

In Spain, 2025 was the hottest summer on record, beating 2022 by about one tenth of a degree. Yet, fewer people died from the heat—908 deaths less than in 2022. Researchers wondered if a tweak to how authorities warn about heat waves could explain this drop. They looked at each province’s year

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Feb 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

Engineers shape the roads, bridges and water that keep communities alive. Their work is often hidden behind everyday life, yet it decides how safe and clean our world feels. The latest National Engineer’s Week highlighted this unseen influence, urging young people to see engineering as a creat

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Snowball Fight Turns to Arrest in New York

Police in New York City have taken a 27‑year‑old man into custody after he allegedly hurled snow and ice at officers during a park fight. The incident happened in Washington Square Park earlier this week, sparking a debate about public safety and protest tactics. Authorities say the man, identified

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Stories Take Center Stage at SXSW Summit

Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Big Loss on Lighter: Whale Falls $8. 2M in ARC Bet

A major crypto trader faced a steep hit of about $8. 2 million after a risky move on the ARC perpetuals market went south on Lighter, a platform that handles decentralized derivatives. The trader had piled up a huge long position over several days, which pushed the total open interest in ARC to roug

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crash Rewrites: The Villains and Their New Narratives

The year 2022 saw two huge blows to the crypto world, each led by a different bad actor. In May, Terraform Labs’ UST stablecoin broke its $1 promise and spiralled into hyperinflation. The crash wiped out roughly $40 billion in market value and pushed several crypto firms into bankruptcy, including V

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Feb 26 2026OPINION

Jackson’s 1984 Run: Alabama’s Political Shake‑Up

In the spring of 1984, a bold African American candidate stepped onto the national stage again. Rev. Jesse Jackson, known for his activism in civil and economic justice, sought the Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign hit Alabama hard, stirring a long‑standing Black political group calle

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Clinton Family Faces New Testimony in Epstein Investigation

The former U. S. Secretary of State is set to speak privately before a congressional group that is looking into the late Jeffrey Epstein. The meeting will happen on Thursday, but it is not clear how much fresh detail the Clintons will share. Hillary Clinton has said she does not have much new inf

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