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Feb 27 2026SPORTS

A New Chapter for Jontay Porter After NBA Ban

Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Police Drop Investigation Into Oregon Politician’s Spouse

The Washington, D. C. , police have decided to close the case that was opened against Dr. Shawn DeRemer, an anesthesiologist from Portland who is married to the U. S. Labor Secretary. The investigation began on January 24, after a report said that an alleged sexual act occurred on December 18 at the

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Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Thriller Binge With Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning’s name rings a bell for many who enjoy gripping dramas. She has been part of several successful thrillers on major streaming platforms, and her latest role keeps the excitement alive. The series in question is a crime‑packed show that first aired on TNT at the start of 2018. It dra

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Germany Gives Military Power to Stop Drones

The German parliament recently passed a new rule that lets the army step in when drones fly over the country. The move comes after more and more drone sightings were reported since Russia started fighting Ukraine. A change to the air‑security law was approved with support from both sides of parli

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Turning Somalia’s Land into a Food Future

Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Education Wins: What the Data Really Shows

In recent news, a teacher union president praised how some southern states are improving reading skills. He pointed out that the progress in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana is not about politics but about solid teaching plans and well‑trained teachers. These states have put the right materials in

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Texas Textbooks Face Big Fix‑Up After Mistake Spree

The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr

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Feb 27 2026SPORTS

Softball Returns to the 2029 University Games in North Carolina

The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp

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