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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Event Planning Gets a New AI Boost

Navan, a platform that helps companies handle business travel and spending, has added a fresh tool to its event‑planning section. The update brings in BoomPop’s AI skills, letting users pick venues and manage details without juggling spreadsheets. The move aims to cut the time people spend on mee

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

New Mexico School Sports Rules Face a Long Wait

In New Mexico, lawmakers have a short 30‑day window to act on bills. A proposal from Sen. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, which would shift control of student‑athlete eligibility from the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) to the state’s Department of Public Education, was not heard this session. Maest

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Debate Over a New Surgeon General: A Look at the Controversies

The Senate’s Health Committee held a hearing to review a nomination for the country’s top medical officer. The candidate, a licensed doctor who also runs a popular wellness blog, is closely linked to a high‑profile activist group. She said her goal was to help people who want clear answers about hea

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Feb 26 2026OPINION

A Winter That Might Vanish

Snowfall in the Northeast this year is breaking records, with some resorts receiving more than 30 inches of powder in just ten days. The cold snap has turned roads into pristine white blankets, and the lake that had been thawed since 2019 is finally frozen. While people love the sight of fresh snow

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

City Council Pushes for Probe Into Hospital Staffing Issues

A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Privacy Leak: A Big Mistake with Big Consequences

The state of Alaska has a rule that says the details people give when they sign up to vote are private. That means ages, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and even the places people were born should not be shared without a good reason. The law also lets voters keep their home address

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Physiotherapists and Stroke Care: A Fresh Look at Their Roles

Physiotherapy is a key part of recovery after a stroke, yet the exact place it holds inside hospital teams can be unclear. In one study researchers asked both physiotherapists and the managers who run stroke units to share their views. The aim was simple: see how each group sees the job of phy

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space‑Punk Roll‑Play: Neon Odyssey

Neon Odyssey is a new Dungeons & Dragons 5e adventure that turns the game into an ’80s‑style space opera. The creators come from Avantris Entertainment, known for a popular live‑play show and a previous Kickstarter that raised over $4 million. The project is split into three books, more than 1

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Grim Dawn Turns Ten With a Huge Expansion That Feels Like a New Game

Grim Dawn has hit its 10‑year milestone, and the studio behind it is celebrating by dropping a massive new chapter called “Fangs of Asterkarn. ” The update promises more than just extra loot; it adds a whole new world to explore, almost as big as the original game. The developers say they had no

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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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