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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

A New Film Pitch From a Political Insider

The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Check Your Shelf: A Herbal Supplement Recall

A big herbal product has been pulled from shelves across the country after tests showed it had more of a powerful chemical than the label said. The company that makes these chewable tablets, known for its “White Vein” line, found the active ingredient was higher than advertised. The batch in questio

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Retired Player Speaks Out After Young Star’s Tragic Death

A former college standout and former NFL player has taken a stand, criticizing the league’s handling of mental health after the death of a 25‑year‑old wide receiver. The ex‑player, who hung up his cleats in late 2025 after a brief stint with the Steelers’ practice squad, used the platform X to sa

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

CBRE Shares Bounce Back as AI Fears Fade

UBS has shifted its view on CBRE, the big name in office space management. The Swiss bank now says that worries about artificial intelligence cutting jobs and shrinking the need for office buildings are too much. It lifted its recommendation from neutral to buy and pushed up the 12‑month price targe

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Rice Soil and Grain Risks from Different Rocks

This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

People Want Spiritual Support in Hospitals

The study shows that many Swiss residents see value in having spiritual help when they are ill. In a survey of 1, 011 people from Zurich, almost half – about 49 percent – said they would like spiritual or religious aspects to be part of their hospital care. They believe it can make the whole healing

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

A Curious Look at Why Jeffrey Epstein Wanted Vatican Money Secrets

Jeffrey Epstein’s name keeps popping up in the news, but new emails reveal he had a particular interest in the Vatican Bank during the big 2012‑2013 church shake‑up. In one letter, he forwarded a report by journalist Edward Jay Epstein that talked about the Pope’s resignation and the change in leade

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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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