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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Camp Mystic Reopening Faces Legal Hurdles

The state’s top official has publicly opposed giving a new license to Camp Mystic, the site of a tragic flood that claimed 27 girls and an adult last July. In a blunt letter, the lieutenant governor told the health agency that he would not feel safe sending family members to a place where so many li

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Massive Snowfall Shakes East Coast, New Record in Providence

The winter storm that hit the Northeast last week was unlike any before. In Providence, a city that had never seen more than 28. 6 inches of snow in a single event, the ground was buried under 32. 8 inches, setting a new benchmark by more than four inches. Across the Boston area, accumulations ra

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

A Power Player Behind the Scenes

Stephen Miller is often seen as a tough voice in immigration, but his role stretches far beyond that. He works with many parts of the government at once, from fixing city fountains to tackling drug cartels. On a typical day he meets with top officials to decide on everything from homeland security t

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

The Draft Dream: How Seattle Keeps Building a Super‑Bowl Team

Seattle has become known for picking the right players at the NFL Draft. Their recent choices show how a good scouting crew can shape a team’s future. The 2022 draft gave the Seahawks a group of players who are now key starters. A left tackle, a running back, an edge rusher and a few defensiv

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Undertaker Might Join AJ Styles’ Big Night in Atlanta

WWE fans are buzzing because the legendary Undertaker has shown up backstage in Atlanta for Monday Night RAW on February 23. The show is already set to honor AJ Styles, a wrestler who grew up in Georgia and whose return after a loss at the 2026 Royal Rumble is highly anticipated. WrestleVotes

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snow Hits Northeast, Cities Push Residents to Clear Paths

A massive snowstorm has dumped more than three feet of ice‑packed flakes in parts of the Northeast, breaking old snowfall records and forcing towns to mobilize. In Rhode Island, a single storm has surpassed the 1978 blizzard that claimed 100 lives, with T. F. Green Airport recording 32. 8 inches of

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Feb 23 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Hits New Jersey: Schools Canceled and Power Lost

The state of New Jersey is dealing with a huge blizzard that dumped more than a foot of snow across the area, and in some places even two feet. The heavy snowfall has forced many school districts to close schools or start the day later on Tuesday, February 24. The National Weather Service warned tha

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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 2026BUSINESS

Local Hardware Shop Shuts Doors After 53 Years

A longtime fixture in Mountain View will close its doors this summer, ending 53 years of service to the community. The shop had survived the pandemic as an essential business, but its fortunes slipped sharply once restrictions eased. The owner noted that each year brought fewer sales. Customers who

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Controversy Rises as Sheriff Voices Alarm Over Political Tension

Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County and a candidate for California’s Republican nomination, recently appeared on a national news program to discuss what he sees as growing hostility toward law enforcement and political leaders. He described the current climate in the United States as “polit

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