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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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Feb 06 2026CRIME

Eddie Lacy Faces Jail After Extreme DUI Arrest

The former NFL running back, now 35, was sentenced to six months in jail after a drunk driving incident that shocked his hometown. Police stopped him last September when a woman called 911, fearing the driver was endangering others. The officers noticed his speech was slow and slurred, so they

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Talks in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.

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Feb 06 2026EDUCATION

School Finance Role Still Open in Forsyth County

Forsyth County schools have announced that the position of finance officer has not yet been filled, according to local officials. The vacancy means the district is still searching for a qualified candidate to oversee its budget and financial planning. The role is essential because it handles day‑to

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

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Feb 06 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Plant Toughness with a Tiny Molecule

Plants and the microbes that help them survive harsh weather can be made stronger by boosting a natural compound called glycine betaine. This molecule helps cells keep the right balance of water and protects them from heat, salt or drought. Traditionally, betaine comes from plants grown in specific

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Child Detained in Minnesota Sparks Immigration Debate

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it intends to remove a five‑year‑old boy from the country after he was held in Minnesota last month. The move has raised questions about whether the process is ordinary or accelerated, as a lawyer for the child claimed that the former admin

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

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