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Feb 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Food Festivals: Old‑School Bash or New‑Age Community?

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a 25‑year‑old tradition that still sells out its 110 events each year. In the past decade, festivals were the main way chefs and food producers reached fans. Today, social media lets anyone DM a celebrity chef or follow their kitchen videos from home, so the n

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cars, Crafts and Community: A Day of Giving

The first Cruisin’ the Day for United Way turned River Parishes Community College’s parking lot into a lively showcase of classic cars, food stalls and fundraising activities. Over 150 vehicles—from Mustangs to Studebakers—lined up for judged contests, while twenty craft and food vendors offered tas

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Parents Say College Payoff Is Real

The latest study from a consulting group that works with nonprofit schools shows most parents think their child’s college expense was worth it. In the survey, 83 % of parents agreed that the money spent on their child’s education paid off. A few parents said they would have made the same choic

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Homeowners Hold Off on Big Projects as Money Worries Rise

Home owners are pausing big upgrades because they worry about jobs and money. A recent report from a major hardware store shows sales barely grew this year. The company’s boss said people are scared to spend on big projects when they’re not sure about jobs or prices. He linked the hesitation to l

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Lobbyist Lunches and a Clash Over Ethics Rules

The governor has taken aim at the state senator after learning he had not reported more than $4, 900 worth of meals and entertainment given by lobbyists. The money came from files that lobbyists must submit, but the senator’s yearly financial disclosure did not list these gifts. The governor’s spo

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Kind of Cube: Mixing Touch and Tech for Fun

The idea began in 2016 when a twelve‑year‑old and his dad started tinkering with an Arduino kit, turning their love of puzzles into a small experiment. They built 3‑D printed models and by April 2017, they had officially named the company that would become Cubios. The project grew from simple curios

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Paul Tudor Jones Shifts from Meta: A Smart Exit or a Strategic Pause?

Jones, known for making bold moves, sold his Meta shares in the last quarter. The timing lines up with a shift in how big tech companies spend on artificial intelligence. Instead of quick returns, the new AI race looks like a long‑term, costly construction project. Meta’s recent earnings show that

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Living with Pain: How Drug Reactions Shape Daily Life

People often turn to over‑the‑counter painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen when they feel discomfort. Yet, for a notable number of Americans, these common medicines can trigger allergic‑like reactions that force them to stop using the drugs and worry about their health. The study examined how t

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