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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Loss Sparks Call for Unity

Renee Good was a bright spark in her community, known for her love of celebration and her easy kindness. She had just finished a college degree later in life, was helping students as a substitute teacher, and shared her home with her partner Becca and their young son. On January 7th, during a tense

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Team Fires Coach After Sexual Assault Claims

The Atlanta Falcons cut ties with assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis following fresh accusations of sexual assault. Police in Ann Arbor are looking into the allegations, which trace back to a December incident while Lewis worked for Michigan football. The team’s announcement came the same d

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Detectives Trim Search, Hope for Nancy Guthrie Persists

The hunt for Nancy Guthrie has shifted from a massive sweep to a focused effort. After almost four weeks, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has pulled many extra officers back to their usual duties. Now only detectives tied directly to the case will stay on it, unless a big clue appears that requ

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Inflation Numbers Push the Dow Lower

A fresh set of inflation figures has shaken the market, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down for the day. The data shows prices rising faster than many investors expected, raising worries about higher interest rates and slower growth. Because the Dow is made up of big companies, even

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Feb 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Megan Thee Stallion Preps for a Stunning Italian Dress

The rapper is currently in the studio getting measured for a new Roberto Cavalli gown. She posted several photos from the fitting, showing off her confidence and style. The designer’s collection is known for bold silhouettes, so the look should be eye‑catching. Megan celebrated her 31st bir

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Biden’s South Carolina Rally: A Sharp Critique of Trump and a Look Ahead

Biden stepped onto the stage in Columbia, South Carolina, where he spoke to a crowd that had once helped him win the 2020 primary. He used the occasion to point out Trump’s recent speech, calling it long and asking, “Is he still talking? ” The comment was a gentle jab at the president’s record speec

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Superintendent Put on Leave After FBI Search

The Los Angeles Unified School District has put its chief, Alberto Carvalho, on paid administrative leave. This decision came two days after the FBI searched his home and office, stirring uncertainty in one of America’s largest school districts. The board made the announcement quietly after holding

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Radiohead Calls Out ICE for Using Their Song in a Trump Video

Radiohead has publicly asked the Trump administration to remove an immigration video that uses one of their tracks without permission. The clip, posted last week on social media, pairs a version of “Let Down” from the 1997 album OK Computer with images of people the department calls victims of “crim

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Plant Breeding: How Domestication Changes Many Traits

Scientists used the process of turning wild plants into crops as a living laboratory. They studied 13 different species, measuring between 11 and 57 traits that can be seen or counted. By comparing each species with its wild relatives, they found a clear pattern: most plants lose diversity in

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