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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy First, But Ready for Action

The White House says President Trump’s main approach to Iran is diplomatic talks. Yet the administration also warns it could resort to military force if negotiations fail. The president’s spokesperson confirmed this stance, noting that the final call rests with Trump himself. Earlier in the day, Se

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Use Frozen Russian Money for Ukraine’s Repair

In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Women’s Rights Laws Fail to Protect Women in Practice

The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

South Africa Delays Debt‑Control Rule Until Next Year

The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Donaldsonville Student Earns Dean’s List Honor

Maliek Robertson, a sophomore studying environmental science from Donaldsonville, earned a spot on Delta State University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The university awards this honor to undergraduates who complete at least twelve credits and maintain a GPA between 3. 50 and 3. 79 ea

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Blizzard’s 35‑Year Road Ahead: New Games, Big Plans and a Fresh Look

Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th birthday by announcing a wave of fresh projects and a bold vision for the future. The company’s president, Johanna Faries, said that the upcoming showcase will highlight teamwork across all its game studios and give fans a taste of what’s coming next.

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Leader Takes Charge of Media, Sports and Entertainment Cases

Jill Basinger has moved to Stris & Maher LLP, where she will head the Media, Entertainment and Sports Litigation team out of Los Angeles. She plans to use the firm’s national reach to help clients across the country. Before this, Jill spent more than ten years at Glaser Weil LLP as a partner. She h

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