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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Super Bowl Bets Surge to $1. 7 Billion, Sparking Debate

The biggest day of football is also the hottest day for legal betting, with experts saying this year’s Super Bowl will bring in more than $1. 7 billion from wagers across the country. This huge flow of money has put lawmakers on alert about how fast the sports‑betting industry is expanding and what

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Gabbard Responds to Allegations About a Whistleblower File

A former intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, said she did not block Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint. She claimed that once she learned the filing needed security instructions, she acted right away. The complaint was filed in May with an inspector general. It accused the top spy off

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Law Firm Leader’s Fall: Power, Politics and a Shocking Exit

Brad Karp, who had guided the historic Paul Weiss firm from a modest litigation shop into a global powerhouse, stepped down as chairman after revelations of his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Karp’s rise began in 2008 when he assumed the firm’s top role, steering it toward Wall Str

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Coalition Rejoins After Clash Over Hate‑Speech Bill

The two major conservative parties in Australia have re‑established their alliance after a brief break caused by disagreement over new anti‑hate legislation. The split began when the National Party walked away from its partnership with the Liberal Party, following the latter’s support for the govern

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Tyson’s New Fight for Real Food

Mike Tyson, once the heavyweight king of boxing, has joined forces with a health campaign that aims to shift America’s eating habits. In a brief 30‑second commercial aired during the Super Bowl, the former champion urges viewers to ditch processed foods and head over to RealFood. gov for the latest

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

New Mayor Challenge in Los Angeles

A fresh contender has entered the race for Los Angeles mayor, shaking up a field that had seemed stable until now. The challenger, who has served on the city council since 2020, announced her campaign just before the deadline for the June primary. She is backed by a coalition of San Fernando V

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Sleep Patterns Shift Around the 2024 Election

The National Sleep Foundation ran surveys before and after the U. S. presidential election in 2024 to see how big events affect how people sleep. They asked thousands of Americans about their nightly rest and any changes they noticed around election day. The results show that many people repor

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Election Day in Thailand: Three Parties, One Uncertain Future

Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi

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