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Feb 27 2026OPINION

Cross‑Border Cheers at the Winter Games

The Olympic arena in Milan felt less like a battlefield and more like a giant playground where people from all over the world could shout for their own athletes while still respecting those cheering for others. Before heading to the airport, a man bought several American flags and wondered if wav

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

The Michigan Governor Race: Who’s Winning the Vote?

In a fresh poll released by Glengariff Group, U. S. Rep John James shows no support from Black voters at all, while former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan leads the pack with 59. 3% of that demographic. The three candidates—James, Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Duggan running as an indepe

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Le Havre Mayor Race May Shake Up 2027 French Politics

A new poll suggests that former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who has led the city of Le Havre since 2010, might lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. If this happens, it could dent Philippe’s hopes of running for president in 2027. The survey was conducted by OpinionWay fo

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Crypto Regulations Take Center Stage in Senate Banking Hearing

The U. S. Senate Banking Committee convened its regular oversight session, but the focus shifted quickly to digital money. A new proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) set the tone, outlining rules for stablecoins under last year’s GENIUS Act. The plan would require issuer

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Feb 27 2026FINANCE

Stocks Take the Lead: Why Crypto Is Losing Ground

Retail traders have started moving money from crypto into stocks, flipping the old pattern where both were bought together. The change began in late 2024 when data from JPMorgan and Wintermute showed that buying stocks now often means staying away from crypto. One reason is the way prices move. C

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Feb 27 2026CRYPTO

Trump Sons’ Bitcoin Company Loses $59 Million in Fourth Quarter

American Bitcoin, a mining firm linked to former President Donald Trump’s sons, posted a $59. 45‑million loss in the last quarter of 2025. The company earned a profit of $3. 48 million in the same period last year and had made money in the previous quarter, showing a sharp reversal. Revenue cl

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Feb 27 2026SCIENCE

Global Hack to Find Coronavirus Drugs

A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Women Scientists Shine at Local Library Talk

Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Police Arrest of Guest at State of the Union Raises Questions

A woman from Minneapolis named Aliyah Rahman, who had been invited by Representative Ilhan Omar to attend the President’s State of the Union address, was taken into custody after she stood up during a speech by former President Donald Trump. Rahman had been using a crutch to walk and claimed she had

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Billionaire Offices and Their 2025 Stock Choices

Private wealth teams closed the year with a mix of bold moves and cautious bets. Some went big on sports, others on tech or crypto, showing how varied their strategies can be. One firm raised its stake in a famous English football club. Although the news drew attention, the owners say their share i

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