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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

The Michigan Governor Race: Who’s Winning the Vote?

In a fresh poll released by Glengariff Group, U. S. Rep John James shows no support from Black voters at all, while former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan leads the pack with 59. 3% of that demographic. The three candidates—James, Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Duggan running as an indepe

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Gorton and Denton: A Surprise Test for Labour

In a district that has long supported Labour, a sudden by‑election could shake the party’s confidence. The area mixes working‑class families, students and graduates, and a strong ethnic minority presence – all groups that helped Keir Starmer become prime minister. If the party finishes third, it wou

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Penn Shares Jump After Strong Q4 Results

Penn Entertainment’s stock rose sharply on Thursday as the company announced its fourth‑quarter earnings. The report showed a surprise profit, with adjusted earnings per share at 7 cents versus analysts’ expectation of a 5‑cent loss. Revenue also beat estimates, reaching $1. 80 billion against a for

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Conor Benn’s $15 M Fight: Who’s Really Paying?

A big fight is on the horizon for British boxer Conor Benn, but the money isn’t coming from the UFC owners. During a recent quarterly call, Mark Shapiro of TKO Group Holdings explained that the one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing is fully funded by the Saudi‑led entertainment firm SELA, headed by Tu

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Long‑Hidden Documents on 1981 Coup Attempt

In Spain, officials have finally made public a set of 153 documents that were kept secret for almost half a century. These files relate to the day in February 1981 when armed soldiers stormed the national parliament with guns, trying to end democracy and restore a dictatorship that had ended six yea

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BBC Faces Probe After Racial Slur Heard on TV

The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

A Swamp‑Style Showdown Against Trump

The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros Pushes for BAFTA Cut, but the Request Falls Flat

A quick reaction from Warner Bros. followed the BAFTA Film Awards when an actor accidentally used a racial slur during a live presentation. The studio’s executives reached out to BAFTA right after the incident, asking that the moment be removed from the BBC’s delayed broadcast. The studio claims

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

Old Microplastics Meet Smart Surfaces

Microplastic pieces that have lived in the environment for years are hard to clean up. Scientists want to know how these tiny particles stick or slip off engineered materials. They studied polystyrene microplastics that had aged in water and tested how they interact with surfaces coated with special

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