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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

A New Face in London's Legal Scene: Lisa Seifman Joins Cahill

Lisa Seifman has just started a new job at Cahill's London office. She's now the head of the Real Estate Finance team and shares leadership of the Digital Infrastructure Finance group. This move comes right after Jeremy Duffy joined the firm, boosting Cahill's presence in Europe. Seifman is known f

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joliet's Cultural Cash Conundrum: Can They Strike the Right Balance?

Joliet is stepping up its cultural game, but money matters are complicating things. The city is rolling out the red carpet for performers, musicians, and educators to enliven City Square and Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. However, the big question is: how much can Joliet really afford to pay the

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

A New Way to Connect Brands and Creators

Two experienced professionals, Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson, are starting a new company called IPX. They want to make it easier for brands and content creators to work together. The company is based in Dubai, but it will also have offices in London and Sydney. IPX is like a marketplace whe

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Voyager's New Adventure: A Game of Choices and Challenges

A new game is coming out soon. It's called Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown. It's all about making tough choices and managing a spaceship. The game is set in the same universe as the famous TV show, Star Trek: Voyager. Players get to command the U. S. S. Voyager as it travels through a danger

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Feb 17 2026OPINION

Standing Firm: A Gym Member's Fight for Free Expression

In a bold move, a California gym-goer chose to challenge the growing trend of political intolerance. Katie Zacharia, a loyal member of a local cardio kickboxing gym, found herself at the center of a heated debate when she was asked not to wear her Trump hat during classes. The trouble started when

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Can Lindor and Soto really lead the Mets to victory?

The Mets have some big names on their team now. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are two of the best players in the game. But can they really make the Mets a winning team? Lindor recently said that this new team is better than the 2025 version. That's a bold statement. But is it true? The Mets have m

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Anchorage School: Where Every Child Finds Their Path

Inlet View Elementary in Anchorage is not just a school; it's a place where kids from all backgrounds come together to learn and grow. The school's teachers and staff work hard to make sure every child gets the support they need to succeed. They don't just teach lessons; they help kids understand th

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire Young Minds

Danielle Jo White Yelito, a dedicated educator from Massachusetts, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2026 Educator Ambassador program with the Science Communication Lab. This initiative empowers teachers to bring real-world science and storytelling into their classrooms, making learning more enga

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Little Coders: Saginaw Preschool Pioneers Tech Learning for Tiny Tots

In Saginaw, Michigan, a big step is being taken to introduce computer science to very young minds. Jerome Green STEM Preschool has become the first in the state to roll out a computer science curriculum for preschoolers. This isn't about tiny fingers tapping on keyboards, though. Instead, kids will

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Feb 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing Science for Everyone

AI is making big waves in science. It's not just a tool for the future; it's helping solve real problems right now. For example, AI is being used to spot diseases like tuberculosis and diabetic retinopathy. It's also helping farmers grow better crops and predict floods. One big success story is Alp

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