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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Law Firm Focuses on Fair Tax Advice

"Jarrett S. Kalish, once a judge in New York City's tax court and adviser to the city’s finance department, has opened Kalish Law LLC. The company promises a mix of tax advice and dispute solutions for businesses and public groups. Kalish’s background in government, court work, and big law firms sh

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Montana Politicians Start 2026 Campaigns with Big Cash Advantage

Sen. Steve Daines begins the year with nearly five million dollars ready for use, while Rep. Ryan Zinke has close to three million in hand. Together they hold a comfortable lead over their Democratic opponents, who collectively have just about one‑hundred twenty‑nine thousand dollars. Daines’ 202

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Maravai Shares Q4 2025 Results in Upcoming Investor Call

Maravai LifeSciences is set to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year financial statements for 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p. m. PT (5:00 p. m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can j

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Water‑Career Scholarship Opens for Students Near Portland

The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Snow That Won’t Melt: A Quick Look at the Science

Some city leaders and people online are puzzled by videos that show snow staying solid when a flame is held near it. One video shows a man holding a lighter to a snowball, and the snow doesn’t melt or drip. Commenters say it looks like fake snow. The trick behind this effect is that real snow is mo

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Lilly Gerwert Leads Bellwood‑Antis Past Tyrone Despite Illness

Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

Rain Comes to Wash Out Dry Spell in Bay Area

After a stretch of clear skies, the Bay Area is finally getting wet. The shift began Monday when pressure dropped steadily across the region, pulling a low‑pressure system from the southwest. This pattern is different from usual winter lows that come up from the Pacific Northwest, so it is set

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

A Calm Day in Michigan: Spring‑Like Skies

Michigan is enjoying a rare quiet spell, free from the heavy storms and cold Arctic blasts that have been common lately. Instead, the weather feels light and early‑spring. The skies are clear enough to make you want to step outside without a coat. For those who miss the daily weather updates, the

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