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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Family Calls for Mother’s Return Amid Kidnap Rumors

Savannah Guthrie shared a short video on social media, standing beside her brother and sister. She said the family had received a mysterious message from the person who allegedly took their mother, Nancy Guthrie. “We got your note, ” she told viewers. “Please bring her back so we can be together aga

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Phones Miss Built‑In Magnetic Feature

The newest Galaxy S26 line has just hit the market, and it comes with a price tag that can reach $1, 299. One key detail that many buyers noticed right away is the absence of built‑in magnets for easy attachment to accessories. Samsung says the phones are “Qi2 ready, ” a claim that lets users

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Conor Benn’s $15 M Fight: Who’s Really Paying?

A big fight is on the horizon for British boxer Conor Benn, but the money isn’t coming from the UFC owners. During a recent quarterly call, Mark Shapiro of TKO Group Holdings explained that the one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing is fully funded by the Saudi‑led entertainment firm SELA, headed by Tu

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Long‑Hidden Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

In Spain, officials have finally made public a set of 153 documents that were kept secret for almost half a century. These files relate to the day in February 1981 when armed soldiers stormed the national parliament with guns, trying to end democracy and restore a dictatorship that had ended six yea

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Third‑Country Deportations Halted: A Judge’s Stand on Due Process

A federal judge in Massachusetts declared a policy that let the U. S. send migrants to countries other than their own without warning or a chance to argue against it illegal. The ruling came after a group of noncitizens sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2023. The judge, Brian Murphy,

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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Rain‑driven Tragedy: Hundreds Displaced, Scores Lost in Minas Gerais

The southern part of Brazil has been hit hard by a sudden downpour that turned streets into rivers. In the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba, at least 46 people have died and more than 3, 000 families were forced to leave their homes. The flood waters reached the homes of many residents, collapsing wal

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BBC Faces Probe After Racial Slur Heard on TV

The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Brains that Keep Growing: How New Cells Help Memory Stay Sharp

New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Helps You Do More on Your Phone

Google has added new tricks to its Gemini AI that let users ask the phone to run simple tasks, like ordering a ride or food. The update is still in testing and works only on a handful of apps that deal with food, groceries or rides. It can be used on certain Pixel and Samsung phones and is available

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