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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

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Feb 26 2026OPINION

A Winter That Might Vanish

Snowfall in the Northeast this year is breaking records, with some resorts receiving more than 30 inches of powder in just ten days. The cold snap has turned roads into pristine white blankets, and the lake that had been thawed since 2019 is finally frozen. While people love the sight of fresh snow

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

City Council Pushes for Probe Into Hospital Staffing Issues

A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Privacy Leak: A Big Mistake with Big Consequences

The state of Alaska has a rule that says the details people give when they sign up to vote are private. That means ages, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and even the places people were born should not be shared without a good reason. The law also lets voters keep their home address

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Physiotherapists and Stroke Care: A Fresh Look at Their Roles

Physiotherapy is a key part of recovery after a stroke, yet the exact place it holds inside hospital teams can be unclear. In one study researchers asked both physiotherapists and the managers who run stroke units to share their views. The aim was simple: see how each group sees the job of phy

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Siouxland’s Biggest Night of Fun and Fame

The upcoming Siouxland Choice 2026 event promises to be the highlight of the region’s entertainment calendar. Scheduled for early March, the show will celebrate local talent in music, film, and television, giving a platform to artists who might otherwise remain under the radar. The organizers have a

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Penn Shares Jump After Strong Q4 Results

Penn Entertainment’s stock rose sharply on Thursday as the company announced its fourth‑quarter earnings. The report showed a surprise profit, with adjusted earnings per share at 7 cents versus analysts’ expectation of a 5‑cent loss. Revenue also beat estimates, reaching $1. 80 billion against a for

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Early Check‑Ins Don’t Change the Outcome of Hip Surgery

A new study followed 770 people who had hip replacements. The researchers wanted to see if a visit to the clinic three months after surgery would help patients feel better a year later. They split the group into those who had that visit and those who did not. The patients were also divided based on

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Ghana Aims to Keep More Gold in the Country

The Ghanaian government wants to bring 127 metric tons of gold from small‑scale mining into official trade each year. This move is part of new rules that aim to increase foreign‑exchange earnings and cut smuggling losses. Small‑scale miners have long sold their gold secretly, letting the country los

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Health Leader’s Actions Spark Rising Vaccine Threat

The newest Health and Human Services head, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has become the center of a heated debate about vaccine safety and public trust. In a short video that gained viral attention, he was seen doing bizarre exercise routines with Kid Rock. The clip sparked jokes online, but the real co

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