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Feb 06 2026EDUCATION

School Finance Role Still Open in Forsyth County

Forsyth County schools have announced that the position of finance officer has not yet been filled, according to local officials. The vacancy means the district is still searching for a qualified candidate to oversee its budget and financial planning. The role is essential because it handles day‑to

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

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Feb 06 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Plant Toughness with a Tiny Molecule

Plants and the microbes that help them survive harsh weather can be made stronger by boosting a natural compound called glycine betaine. This molecule helps cells keep the right balance of water and protects them from heat, salt or drought. Traditionally, betaine comes from plants grown in specific

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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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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Child Detained in Minnesota Sparks Immigration Debate

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it intends to remove a five‑year‑old boy from the country after he was held in Minnesota last month. The move has raised questions about whether the process is ordinary or accelerated, as a lawyer for the child claimed that the former admin

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Fire Safety Failures Cost Nearly $200, 000 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven

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Feb 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Large Android Tablet Lets Me Turn My Kitchen Into a Smart Hub

The KTC 25‑inch portable monitor is a big, sturdy Android screen that can fit in the kitchen, office or kids’ room. It isn’t a high‑performance tablet, but its size and build quality make it useful for many everyday tasks. After unboxing I found the battery empty, so I plugged it in until it reac

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Feb 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Ways People Watch Movies and Shows

Movies are still popular, but the way people see them is changing fast. Ticket sales in the U. S. grew only a little after the pandemic, and next year’s films may bring about nine billion dollars worldwide. Some big names like Disney, Warner Bros. and Paramount are investing more money to keep

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Feb 06 2026SPORTS

Scheffler Struggles Early, Eyes Comeback at Phoenix

The Phoenix Open opened with a surprise for the world number one. Scottie Scheffler, who has won here twice before, started poorly. His first tee shot was a mistake that led to a water penalty. Even the short approach shots were off, and his ball kept rolling back into trouble. In the sa

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