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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Justice for Two Troopers: A Racial Bias Verdict in Texas

A federal jury in Austin decided that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) had treated two black state troopers unfairly, awarding them almost $1. 7 million in damages. The case was brought by Jerald Sams and Jari McPherson, who said they were routinely overlooked for promotions, faced har

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Young Minds Get a Grip on Money Matters

In Blauvelt, young students are getting a crash course in managing money. This is not your typical class. It's a new program at South Orangetown Middle School. The class is called Finance and Careers. It's designed to teach seventh-graders the basics of handling money. The idea behind this class is

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

A New Face in London's Legal Scene: Lisa Seifman Joins Cahill

Lisa Seifman has just started a new job at Cahill's London office. She's now the head of the Real Estate Finance team and shares leadership of the Digital Infrastructure Finance group. This move comes right after Jeremy Duffy joined the firm, boosting Cahill's presence in Europe. Seifman is known f

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

How Storytelling Affects Trust and Connection

People often share personal stories to teach others and help them make choices. But how do we know if these stories are true? A study looked into this. It found that when someone tells a story with lots of details, people believe it more. They also feel more trusting and empathetic towards the story

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Palantir Gets Millions From NYC Public Hospitals

New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Sharice Davids Eyes Senate: A Bold Kansas Challenge

In recent months, Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas has sparked speculation that she might run for the U. S. Senate against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. The idea gained traction after Davids met with Senator Adam Schiff, a key figure in the Democratic Senate campaign machinery. This co

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Top Ten Daytona 500 Drivers: A Fresh Look at Racing Legends

The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous races in sports, and it has a long history that starts in 1959. The first winner was Lee Petty, who drove an Oldsmobile and finished the race at an average speed of about 135 miles per hour. Petty was special because he was both the driver and the owner of h

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Big Ten Shake‑Ups: Wisconsin’s 3‑Point Surge and Michigan State’s Rough Patch

"Three days after pulling off a surprise win at Illinois, Wisconsin pushed its way up the NCAA tournament rankings by blasting Michigan State 92‑71. The Badgers’ victory showed how powerful their new fast‑pace style can be, especially from beyond the arc. They’ve hit 15 or more threes in five games

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

South Shore Athletes Shine in Recent High School Sports Events

The Calcano Da Silva brothers made history at the MIAA Division 5 track championships. Nathan Calcano Da Silva broke a meet record in the 300 meters, finishing in 34. 56 seconds. His brother, Aiden, was close behind, securing second place with a time of 34. 98 seconds. Aiden also earned a third-plac

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Cotton's Secret Stash: The Day-Neutral Landraces You've Never Heard Of

Deep in Texas, there's a treasure trove of cotton types. Over 2, 500 of them sit in storage. Most need short days to grow. But some don't care about the daylight. These are the day-neutral landraces. Scientists found 186 of these unique types. They've been growing them for years to keep them diverse

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