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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses on Trial: A New Kind of Liability

Meta’s high‑profile visit to a courtroom turned into an unexpected debate over wearable tech. When Mark Zuckerberg and his team arrived, they were wearing the company’s own Ray‑Ban styled smart glasses. A judge warned them that any footage captured would have to be destroyed, or he could find

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Justice Office Pauses Probe of Six Lawmakers

A U. S. Attorney in Washington decided not to press charges against six members of Congress after a federal grand jury said there was no probable cause. The lawyers had tried to indict lawmakers who posted a video urging military and intelligence people not to follow illegal orders. The grand jury r

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Jeff and Lauren Become Honorary Leaders at the Met Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Jeff and Lauren will serve as honorary chairs for its annual fundraising event, the Met Gala. This role is a step above being just sponsors; it places them at the top of the event’s lineup and near the museum’s iconic steps. The announcement came in a

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

The surge follows a tense period when Paramount started making unsolicited takeover offers. Paramount’s last bid was $30 a share in cash, aiming to stop Warner from accepting Netflix’s $27. 75 offer for its studios and streaming services. Paramount also wants a stake in Discovery Global, a new cable

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Patriot Party or Public Duty? A Closer Look at FBI Director’s Olympic Hang‑out

The FBI chief was seen partying with the U. S. men’s hockey team after they won gold at the Olympics. Videos showed him cheering, drinking beer and waving a shaka sign beside star player Dylan Larkin. He also answered the phone of former President Trump, who was calling to invite the team to t

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Feb 24 2026CRIME

Teen Charged in Cruise‑Ship Death Amid Family Custody Battle

A 16‑year‑old boy is now facing a homicide charge in the death of an 18‑year‑old girl who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. The case is tangled in a custody dispute between the boy’s father, Thomas Hudson, and Anna Kepner’s parents. The charges were announced in a court filing on February 20

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

French Embassy Cuts Ties with U. S. Envoy Over Missed Meeting

The United States lost an important diplomatic link after its ambassador to Paris failed to attend a crucial meeting with French officials. The event was set to address the U. S. response to the death of a far‑right activist, Quentin Deranque, who was killed during a protest in Lyon. The ambassador’

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Gilead’s $7. 8 B Move Boosts Arcellx’s Stock

Arcellx’s share price has jumped sharply after Gilead Sciences announced a $7. 8 billion investment in the company’s partner drug, targeting a specific cancer type. The deal signals strong confidence from a major biotech player and lifts expectations for the drug’s future success. The partnership c

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snow Hits Northeast, Cities Push Residents to Clear Paths

A massive snowstorm has dumped more than three feet of ice‑packed flakes in parts of the Northeast, breaking old snowfall records and forcing towns to mobilize. In Rhode Island, a single storm has surpassed the 1978 blizzard that claimed 100 lives, with T. F. Green Airport recording 32. 8 inches of

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest

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