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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta Targets “Celebrity‑Bait” Scams Across the Globe

Meta has taken legal action against three groups that ran deceptive ads using celebrity images and deep‑fake technology. The lawsuits were filed in Brazil, China, and Vietnam against operators who lured users worldwide with false promises about investments and health products. The Brazilian cases

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

White House Talks About College Sports Future

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Exercise After Liver Transplant: What Helps and Hinders

Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a

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Feb 27 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog Walks Revealed: Which Breeds Take the Fewest Steps

Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

“Boosting Health Clinic Use: A Simple Change That Works”

The study looked at how a small tweak in the way doctors refer patients could make a big difference for a Healthy Lifestyle clinic. Researchers first collected data on how many people were sent to the clinic and what services they used before any changes. Then they introduced a new referral system t

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Feb 27 2026CRIME

Lawyer’s Poker Wins Lead to Tax Conviction

A former Supreme Court lawyer, known for writing a popular court blog, was found guilty of tax crimes. He had earned millions from secret poker games and did not report that income to the IRS. The case went on for six weeks in Greenbelt, Maryland. A jury deliberated about two days before sayin

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Police Drop Investigation Into Oregon Politician’s Spouse

The Washington, D. C. , police have decided to close the case that was opened against Dr. Shawn DeRemer, an anesthesiologist from Portland who is married to the U. S. Labor Secretary. The investigation began on January 24, after a report said that an alleged sexual act occurred on December 18 at the

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Central Bankers vs. Politicians: A Tug‑of‑War Over Money Rules

Central bankers are standing their ground against politicians who want a say in how money is handled. In the U. S. , Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced repeated criticism from President Donald Trump, who says high rates hurt growth. Across Europe, the pressure looks different: some officials ar

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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