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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

The U. S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. The case centers on Maria Vullo, who served as the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. The NRA claims that she pressured banks and in

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

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Feb 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Greenland's Changing Landscape: A Glimpse into the Arctic's Future

In the heart of Greenland, a man named Jørgen Kristensen shares a unique bond with his sled dogs. These dogs have been his companions since he was a child, offering him comfort and support when he faced bullying at school. Today, Kristensen is a champion dog sledder, but the changing climate is maki

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Navient's Long-Awaited Reparations Begin

Money is finally moving to those wronged by Navient, but not without a long delay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started sending out payments to borrowers after a deal was struck in 2024. Navient, a major student loan servicer, agreed to pay $120 million, with $100 million goin

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

How a Small Activewear Brand Made Millions in Minutes

SET Active, a brand that started in 2018, is making waves in the activewear industry. The founder, Lindsey Carter, noticed a gap in the market. Most brands were focusing on fitness enthusiasts or technical niches. She wanted to create activewear for everyday women. The brand's unique approach has he

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Feb 16 2026FINANCE

A Big Move in the Korean Crypto World

In a surprising turn of events, Mirae Asset Consulting is set to take over a major part of Korbit, a well-known crypto exchange in South Korea. This deal is worth a whopping $93 million. The company is buying 26. 9 million shares, which means they will own more than 92% of Korbit. All of this money

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

The Middle East is heating up, and it's all about Iran's nuclear program. Former Rep. Peter King thinks the U. S. military buildup in the region sends a clear message to Iran. He believes Iran should have gotten the hint last year that President Trump isn't bluffing. King says Trump has been putting

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Plant Stress Defense: How Tiny Proteins Turn Off Key Enzymes

Plants use a tagging system called ubiquitination to control the life span of many proteins. In the case of phenylpropanoid production, which supplies important compounds like lignin and flavonoids, several enzymes are marked for destruction by this system. F‑box proteins act as the taggers. They

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