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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

County Leaders Show Teamwork Despite Politics

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met at the community college to talk about how they will keep services running if federal money shrinks. The meeting was friendly and full of back‑and‑forth between the three members, who come from different parties. The chair, Jamila Winder, said the

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Teddy Persico Jr. : A Mob Boss's Legal Troubles

Teddy Persico Jr. , a well-known figure in the Colombo crime family, is facing sentencing in federal court. This isn't his first run-in with the law. Just a few weeks ago, he admitted to breaking parole. Now, he's looking at up to two years in prison, but experts think he might get off with a shorte

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Jobs in the US Start the Year Strong, but Numbers Hide a Slowdown

The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Police Power and Public Pushback

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Building Dreams on Shaky Ground: The U. S. Housing Market's Uphill Battle

The U. S. housing market is facing a tough time. Homebuilders are trying hard to attract buyers. They are offering deals like lower mortgage rates and smaller homes. But these deals are cutting into their profits. Pultegroup, a big homebuilder, just reported lower profits and sales. Their profit pe

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

San Bernardino's Big Step Towards Safer Streets

San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face Tough Choices to Avoid Government Shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on six funding bills that could prevent a partial government shutdown. These bills cover essential agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and Defense. However, a recent incident where a U. S. citizen was killed by federal immigration agents has c

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Police: Stuck in a Tough Spot

Minneapolis Police are in a tough spot. They are caught between the Trump administration and the city's residents. The federal government says the police are not helping enough. But many locals feel the police are not doing enough to protect them. The police chief, Brian O'Hara, has made it clear.

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