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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Refund: A Contractor’s Win and a Partial Loss

A Pennsylvania contractor sought a refund for sales and use tax that was paid by mistake on several purchases. The original appeal was turned down because the contractor had not shown enough proof of what was bought or how it was used. After gathering more documents, the contractor appealed again an

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Faster Future for Solana in Asia

Solana Company is launching a new project called the “Pacific Backbone” to create a high‑speed network across key Asian cities. The plan links Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with low‑latency connections that will help Solana users stake tokens, validate transactions and trade quickly. The

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Check Your Shelf: A Herbal Supplement Recall

A big herbal product has been pulled from shelves across the country after tests showed it had more of a powerful chemical than the label said. The company that makes these chewable tablets, known for its “White Vein” line, found the active ingredient was higher than advertised. The batch in questio

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

MKS CEO Joins Tech Talk at Morgan Stanley

A leading tech company, MKS Inc. , will have its chief executive speak at a big industry event hosted by Morgan Stanley. The talk is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 3:20 p. m. EST and will be streamed live on MKS’s investor website. The CEO, John T. C. Lee, is expected to discuss how MKS’s tools hel

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Celebrating Pat Riley’s Return and a Season of Sports Highlights

The Lakers are set to honor their former head coach, Pat Riley, with a bronze statue outside Crypto. com Arena. Riley stepped away from coaching in the summer of 1987 after a tough season, but his record still stands: a . 730 win percentage and 102 playoff wins, both NBA records at the time. Fans no

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Portland Schools Face Federal Probe Over New Black Student Center

The U. S. Department of Education has launched an inquiry after a complaint claimed that Portland Public Schools engaged in “racial preferencing” by creating the Center for Black Student Excellence. A conservative nonprofit, Defending Education, argued that spending up to $25 million on the cente

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree Still Matters – Just Think Differently

College grads today face a new challenge: machines can do many tasks, so people ask if the old four‑year degree still counts. The chatter on social media often paints a bleak picture, claiming that degrees are “useless” or “out of date. ” These loud warnings can mislead families who wonder if they

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Gender‑Specific Medicine to Life Through Play

The field that tailors treatment to a patient’s sex is gaining traction, yet medical schools still lag behind in teaching it. A national gathering of doctors tried a fresh idea to change that. Instead of the usual lectures, organizers introduced a game called “The RAMS Hunt. ” Players were split

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Ghana Puts a Big Pay‑off into Its Debt Plan

The Ghanaian government just cleared 10 billion cedis, about $910 million, in interest payments under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. This marks the sixth time the country has made a coupon payment since it started restructuring its debts in 2022. The ministry said the move is meant to calm

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