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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

Domino’s Plans to Double, and Why It Might Work

Domino’s stock went up after the company posted a better‑than‑expected quarter and announced bold growth goals. The pizza chain said its same‑store sales rose 3. 7%, beating analysts’ 3. 1% estimate, and revenue hit $1. 54 billion versus the expected $1. 52 billion, even as the broader pizza market

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building Stronger Materials for the Future

A San Diego company is stepping up its game in producing tough materials that can survive extreme heat, radiation and stress. The firm, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership aims to speed up the creation

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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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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Building Better Water Filters with New Chemistry

Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b

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Feb 23 2026EDUCATION

Science Fair Sparks Curiosity in Reading

Students from all over Berks County are gathering at Albright College on March 2 to set up their projects for the 74th Reading‑Berks Science and Engineering Fair. The event, which began in 1952, is the second‑oldest science fair in America and welcomes participants from grades six through twelve.

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Finding Big Blocks in Small‑Norm Boolean Matrices

The study shows that if a matrix filled with 0s and 1s has either a small γ₂‑norm or a small normalized trace norm, it must hide a large square of all 1s or all 0s. This confirms a claim made by Hambardzumyan, Hatami, and Hatami. The researchers also explore other patterns that arise when Boolean ma

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Check Your Freezer: Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall

A sudden recall has hit a popular frozen dish. Trader Joe’s is pulling its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide. The problem? Small glass pieces might be hidden inside the rice. Four shoppers spotted shards in their bags. No one was hurt, but the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says

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