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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Alaska Keeps Control Over Its Voter Lists

Alaska’s elections are run by Alaskans, not outsiders. A recent discussion has confused people about a deal between the state’s election office and the U. S. Justice Department. The agreement is simply a legal way for the state to share voter information with federal agencies, but it does not give t

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Cleveland Launches New Summer Camp for Future Sports Broadcasters

This July, a fresh summer program opens in Cleveland, inviting kids aged ten to nineteen to dive into the world of sports announcing. The camp runs Monday through Friday, July 20‑24, at John Carroll University, a site chosen for its state‑of‑the‑art studio and strong local broadcasting ties. It is t

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Ernie Johnson Steps Back From March Madness Hosting

Ernie Johnson, who stepped in to lead CBS and TNT’s March Madness coverage after Greg Gumbel’s passing, has announced he will skip the first two weeks of the tournament. Instead, former NFL wide‑receiver Nate Burleson will take over for those early rounds—his first time calling the NCAA Tournamen

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Use Frozen Russian Money for Ukraine’s Repair

In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Bias in AI Advice: How Clicks Can Steer Your Choices

Artificial‑intelligence helpers are useful for quick answers, from picking software to diagnosing aches. Yet a new form of cyber trickery can sway those same tools toward biased suggestions. Researchers at Microsoft Security discovered that when users click a “summarize with AI” button on certain s

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Laser Gun Lets Ukraine Fight Drone Swarms Without Big Money

Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heat 2: Christian Bale Joins the Chicago Crime Saga

The long‑awaited sequel to the 1995 hit film Heat is moving forward, with Christian Bale now confirmed as part of the cast. Bale’s involvement was announced by a Fox News reporter, who noted that the actor had told him he would be heading to Chicago soon for production. This marks a reunion be

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Weather App Gives More Than Just Rain Alerts

A team that once built a hit weather app for Apple is back with Acme Weather, promising better forecasts and more playful alerts. The creators claim their new app improves on the accuracy they offered before selling to Apple by combining several data sources—numerical models, satellite feeds, ground

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

New Home, New Chapter for Reality Star

A reality TV personality and his partner just spent almost a million dollars on a brand‑new home in Chatham Village. The property, which they highlighted on social media, offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms across 4, 455 square feet. Inside, a two‑story family room features a tiled fireplace and

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