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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 2026SPORTS

Winter Games: Wins, Whims and Worries

Norway finished top of the medal table with 41 prizes, including 18 golds, followed by the United States and Italy. Yet numbers alone miss the drama that unfolded on and off the slopes. The spotlight fell on figure skater Alysa Liu, who after a brief retirement returned to win gold. Her performan

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building Stronger Materials for the Future

A San Diego company is stepping up its game in producing tough materials that can survive extreme heat, radiation and stress. The firm, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership aims to speed up the creation

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Wacker Wins 2025 Supplier of the Year Award from 3M

The award ceremony in St. Paul celebrated Wacker as the top supplier for 3M in 2025, a title earned after thousands of competitors were evaluated. The honor was presented to Raman Trikala, 3M’s Global Key Accounts Manager, and Ian Moore, head of the Consumer & Healthcare Unit. 3M’s selection proc

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Crypto. com Gains New Banking License Under U. S. Rules

A crypto company has earned a conditional green light from the federal banking regulator to operate as a national trust bank. The approval lets it hold digital assets, manage staking and settle trades under federal oversight. Crypto. com’s new charter, called Foris Dax National Trust Bank, could bec

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Neural Biomaterials: 25 Years of Progress and What's Next

The world of neural biomaterials has seen big changes over the past 25 years. New tools and methods have popped up to tackle issues in the spinal cord and nerves. This journey mirrors the work of a key researcher in the field. The last few decades have brought some major breakthroughs. These advanc

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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

Faith and Family Support in Rural Bangladesh

In the countryside of Bangladesh, faith plays a big role in how families get help. It's not just about belief; it's about showing that belief to others. When parents are more open about their religious practices, they tend to get more support from their community. This support comes in the form of h

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Science: How AI Turns Text into Powerful Discoveries

The world of science is full of information. But much of it is stuck in words, not numbers. This makes it hard to find new things. A new way to solve this problem has been created. It uses AI to read and understand science words. Then, it turns them into useful data. This new method is like a detec

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Warner’s Big Deal: A Fight That Could Shake the Whole Film World

Warner Bros. Discovery faces a possible showdown over a rumored sale to Netflix, but the real battle may be brewing inside Hollywood itself. Stuart Ford, a key figure in independent filmmaking, warns that the merger would turn creators into “Uber‑style” workers, stripping them of meaningful incom

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Domestic Mining Push: A New Path for Critical Minerals

American companies that build batteries, cars and tech gadgets depend on graphite. China supplies most of it, making the U. S. vulnerable to supply cuts or price hikes. A new law encourages domestic mining projects like Graphite One’s Alaska deposit, the biggest graphite site in America. The bill as

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