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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change Denial: Trump's Bold Move to Roll Back Environmental Protections

The Trump administration has taken a significant step to dismantle the government's ability to combat climate change. By revoking the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and the environment, the administration is effectively removing legal barriers to carbon dioxi

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

New Faces, New Roles: UVA Football Shakes Up Coaching Staff

UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

New Money, New Game: How Private Investors Are Changing College Sports

College sports are getting a financial boost from an unexpected source: private equity. The University of Utah has just made history by teaming up with a private equity firm to support its athletics programs. This deal is a big shift from the usual way things are done. The university has set up a fo

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Nevada's Fight for Fair Play in School Sports

In Nevada, a heated debate is unfolding over a proposed change to school sports. The state's governor, Joe Lombardo, is pushing for a vote in 2026 that would restrict transgender girls from competing in female sports. He argues this is about fairness and safety for girls. But not everyone agrees. A

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

How People's Minds Shape Gender Bias in Leadership

Gender bias in leadership evaluations is a complex issue. It's not just about the leaders themselves. It's about the people doing the evaluating. Over time, studies have looked at this problem from many angles. But the results are often mixed. Sometimes women leaders face unfair penalties. Other tim

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses: A New Era of Ownership

In the United States, a significant change is happening in the small-business world. Many business owners, especially those from the baby boomer generation, are getting ready to retire. This means that a lot of businesses will soon need new owners. These businesses are important because they provide

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

What's Next for Restaurant Business Loans?

Whole business securitizations (WBS) are a big deal in the restaurant industry. They help businesses get loans by bundling together their future earnings. But these loans come with a deadline, called an anticipated repayment date (ARD). This is when the business must pay back the loan, usually by ge

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Feb 13 2026CRIME

A Brooklyn Rooftop Tragedy: The Life and Legacy of Everet Goldberg

In the heart of Brooklyn, an 81-year-old man lost his life on a cold rooftop. Everet Goldberg, a long-time resident of a six-story building, was found dead on the roof of his apartment building. He had been trying to cross the icy roof to avoid using the broken elevator on his side of the building.

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

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