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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Witness Returns to Court in Kouri Richins Murder Case

A crime‑scene tech named Chelsea Gipson stepped back onto the witness stand to share details about evidence gathered at Kouri Richins’ house. The judge had a scheduling clash, so the day’s session was paused for an hour, then extended. Afterward, jurors were excused and Gipson was told she would spe

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

A Grocery Store Incident Sparks New Privacy Laws

In Livermore, a 46‑year‑old man has been charged after taking a hidden photo of an 11‑year‑old girl’s skirt while she was shopping with her mom. This act followed a prior arrest where the same man was caught photographing a woman’s skirt at his workplace. The incidents, both in different stores, led

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Big Loss on Lighter: Whale Falls $8. 2M in ARC Bet

A major crypto trader faced a steep hit of about $8. 2 million after a risky move on the ARC perpetuals market went south on Lighter, a platform that handles decentralized derivatives. The trader had piled up a huge long position over several days, which pushed the total open interest in ARC to roug

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Nvidia’s Big Numbers Push AI Coins Higher

AI‑focused coins surged late on Wednesday after Nvidia posted a record quarterly haul and saw its data‑center sales hit new highs. The top performer was NEAR, the token that fuels the AI‑ready blockchain NEAR Protocol, which leapt more than 16 %. FET, a collaborative AI token, climbed 8. 20 %,

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Clinton Family Faces New Testimony in Epstein Investigation

The former U. S. Secretary of State is set to speak privately before a congressional group that is looking into the late Jeffrey Epstein. The meeting will happen on Thursday, but it is not clear how much fresh detail the Clintons will share. Hillary Clinton has said she does not have much new inf

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Immigration Debate: Support for Deportation, Criticism of Methods

A recent survey revealed that many Americans agree with former President Donald Trump’s call to remove undocumented immigrants, yet they sharply reject the aggressive tactics used by enforcement agencies. The poll found that 61 % of respondents endorse deportation, a figure that climbs to 92 % among

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Borg Brende Leaves WEF After Epstein Link Review

A Norwegian former foreign minister, Borg Brende, has stepped down as the head of the World Economic Forum after an external probe looked into his past meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende had led the organization since 2017 and said his resignation comes after a thorough

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Big Choice: Europe or the East?

The next election in Hungary is more than a vote for a new government; it’s a test of the country’s direction. Some say it will decide whether Hungary stays firmly in Europe or leans toward authoritarian allies to the east. The main contest is between Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long‑running party

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

New Mexico School Sports Rules Face a Long Wait

In New Mexico, lawmakers have a short 30‑day window to act on bills. A proposal from Sen. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, which would shift control of student‑athlete eligibility from the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) to the state’s Department of Public Education, was not heard this session. Maest

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