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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Planet That Turns the Rules Inside Out

A team of scientists used the Cheops telescope to look at a star that is far away, about 117 light‑years from us. The star is small and dim, called a red dwarf, and it has four planets orbiting around it. Two of the planets are rocky like Earth, while the other two are gaseous and look more like Nep

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Theme Parks, Homes and Dollars: How Disney’s New Plans Shape Local Real Estate

Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

How Portfolio Managers Use Charts to Make Quick Rules

Portfolio managers often look at charts instead of numbers. They create simple rules, called heuristics, to decide when to buy or sell. The way they read these visuals shapes the rules they trust. When a manager sees a clear trend on a line graph, they might say, “If the price keeps going up,

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Future Skills for Atlantic County

A generous donation of $2 million from Levine‑Gormley is setting up a new STEM program that will be run by Stockton University. The goal is to grow local talent, give students real job options nearby and link bright learners with the right schools and careers. The money will help build a clear path

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Judges Avoid Climate Bias in New Manual

A new guide for judges was almost full of climate alarm. The Federal Judicial Center released a 1600‑page manual that explains science for courts. Its latest edition added a 100‑page climate chapter. The chapter said that human activity is the main cause of weather disasters. That claim,

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Submitting Obituaries in Reading: A Quick Guide

Families wishing to share a tribute can reach out by phone at 610‑371‑5018 or send an email to obituaries@readingeagle. com. The paper prefers submissions from funeral homes or cremation providers, but it also accepts direct entries from relatives. When emailing the obituary text, use a Word o

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Students Map ICE Agents, Government Calls It Dangerous

A couple of freshmen from a Houston university built an online tool that shows where immigration officers are active. The map pulls data from news outlets, public records and other open sources so anyone can click a spot and see recent enforcement actions. The creators, both nineteen years old, sai

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Feb 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Latin America's Green Energy and Mining Boom: What's Next?

Latin America is becoming a hotspot for green energy and mining. The region is seeing a lot of interest from investors. This is because it has a lot of potential in renewable energy and critical minerals. Over 65 percent of Latin America’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. This is much

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

A New Player in India's Loan Game

Bain Capital is making a bold entrance into India's financial sector. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the go-ahead for Bain to acquire a significant portion of Manappuram Finance. This isn't just any investment; it's a whopping 18% stake, valued at approximately 43. 85 billion rupees. Man

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