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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Check Your Freezer: Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall

A sudden recall has hit a popular frozen dish. Trader Joe’s is pulling its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide. The problem? Small glass pieces might be hidden inside the rice. Four shoppers spotted shards in their bags. No one was hurt, but the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

The U. S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. The case centers on Maria Vullo, who served as the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. The NRA claims that she pressured banks and in

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Voter ID Rules: Why a Federal Bill Might Backfire in Alaska

The idea of keeping elections fair is clear, but the way a new federal law would shape voting in Alaska raises big questions. The SAVE America Act wants the government to set the exact documents people need to show when they sign up or cast a ballot. It also plans to send each state’s voter list

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Science and Health in Chaos

The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Drone Race: Why NATO Must Catch Up

NATO’s plans to protect the far‑north are catching up to Russia’s rapid drone growth. Russia has built a huge fleet of unmanned aircraft and sea‑borne drones, learning from the war in Ukraine. Their new units fly across the Northern Sea Route and support missiles, surveillance, and even strike m

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

College Audit Uncovers Oversight Gaps, Not Missing Funds

College officials say a recent forensic audit found no missing money and that the institution is still in “excellent fiscal condition” while building reserves, yet it also revealed serious failures in financial oversight that left trustees unaware of millions in transactions. The audit was ordered a

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Refund: A Contractor’s Win and a Partial Loss

A Pennsylvania contractor sought a refund for sales and use tax that was paid by mistake on several purchases. The original appeal was turned down because the contractor had not shown enough proof of what was bought or how it was used. After gathering more documents, the contractor appealed again an

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Family Transfer Gets Tax Refund in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania tax board has decided to return money that a homeowner paid for moving a property from one family member to another. The case began when the owner of a house paid the state’s realty transfer tax, then asked for a refund because the move was between relatives. The board looked cl

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Municipality Finance Raises €1 Billion in New Bonds

Municipality Finance Plc, one of Finland’s biggest credit firms, announced it will issue a €1 billion bond on 24 February 2026. The note matures on 14 June 2033 and pays a fixed interest rate of 2. 750% per year. The bond is part of a €50 billion debt‑raising plan that the company has been runnin

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