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Feb 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pipeline Protest Verdict Hits $345 Million

A judge in North Dakota has handed down a hefty judgment against Greenpeace, awarding the environmental group $345 million after a trial over protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case began when Energy Transfer, the company that built the 1, 172‑mile pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois,

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Student Arrest Sparks Debate Over Campus Safety

Elmina Aghayeva, a 29‑year‑old senior from Azerbaijan studying at Columbia University, has built an online presence that showcases a blend of academic focus and personal style. Her Instagram feed features study sessions, workout routines, and chic library looks, all framed by a self‑described “beaut

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Lactate Signals: Decoding Energy Flow with Hyperpolarized Pyruvate

Scientists are turning to a special imaging trick that makes the normally invisible flow of energy inside cells visible. By feeding cells a version of pyruvate that glows brighter than usual, researchers can watch how it turns into lactate in real time. The key to understanding this process lies in

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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 2026POLITICS

Harris Backing a Texas Senate Hopeful

Kamala Harris has voiced support for Jasmine Crockett in the final stretch of Texas’s Democratic Senate primary. The former Vice President recorded a message for party leaders, praising Crockett as a seasoned legislator ready to challenge the current Senate composition. Crockett, who serves two t

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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

Diplomacy on the Line: Oman’s Role in U. S. -Iran Talks

The foreign minister of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is working behind the scenes to keep U. S. and Iranian leaders talking about Tehran’s nuclear program. He says that peace is still possible if the talks are allowed to continue and that no other option—such as military action—can solve the pro

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Top 10 College QBs Set to Dominate the 2026 Season

The 2026 college football season is shaping up to be a quarterback showcase, with nine programs boasting standout talents who have already made waves on the field. In this lineup, a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars promise to keep fans on their toes. Arch Manning from Texas tops the list.

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Building Bounce Back Power in Nursing School

Nursing students often juggle heavy coursework and hands‑on patient care, which can feel overwhelming. Researchers wanted to see how well these students could keep going when faced with such pressure. They measured each student’s “academic resilience” – basically, how quickly they recover from

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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