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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Cap Space Countdown: 2026 NFL Money Moves

The National Football League has set the salary cap for its 2026 season at a record $301. 2 million, up $22 million from the previous year. This marks another jump in a series of increases that began over $200 million in 2022, rising to $224. 8 million in 2023 and $255. 4 million in 2024. Teams wit

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Miami Holds Off Western Michigan in Nail‑Biting Finish

The game stayed tight until the very end, with Miami of Ohio pulling ahead in the final seconds. A late lay‑up by Trey Perry sealed a 69‑67 win over Western Michigan, keeping Miami’s undefeated season alive. Miami entered the contest with a 16‑0 record in their conference and had already set a ne

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Top 10 College QBs Set to Dominate the 2026 Season

The 2026 college football season is shaping up to be a quarterback showcase, with nine programs boasting standout talents who have already made waves on the field. In this lineup, a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars promise to keep fans on their toes. Arch Manning from Texas tops the list.

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Plant Breeding: How Domestication Changes Many Traits

Scientists used the process of turning wild plants into crops as a living laboratory. They studied 13 different species, measuring between 11 and 57 traits that can be seen or counted. By comparing each species with its wild relatives, they found a clear pattern: most plants lose diversity in

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

White House Talks About College Sports Future

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Germany Gives Military Power to Stop Drones

The German parliament recently passed a new rule that lets the army step in when drones fly over the country. The move comes after more and more drone sightings were reported since Russia started fighting Ukraine. A change to the air‑security law was approved with support from both sides of parli

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Turning Somalia’s Land into a Food Future

Somalia still sees its people starving, but the real cause is not a lack of food on trucks; it is deeper problems that short‑term aid can’t fix. 4. 3 million people are hungry today, and more than 700, 000 children suffer severe malnutrition. The country has a long coast, fertile river valleys and a

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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Feb 27 2026BUSINESS

College TV Rights: Pooling Idea Falls Short

The idea of merging college sports television contracts has been praised by some lawmakers as a way to boost money for schools. A recent study from the SEC and Big Ten says that this plan would actually bring in less cash than keeping each conference’s deals separate. The research looks at how th

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