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Mar 05 2026WEATHER

Flood‑Ready Texas: Why the “Flash Flood Alley” Needs a New Look

Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

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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 26 2026BUSINESS

Truworths Sees Small Profit Gain Thanks to UK Sales

South African clothing store Truworths International posted a modest increase in its earnings for the first half of the year. The company’s main profit figure, called headline earnings per share, went up by 1. 3 percent to 495. 4 cents. Last year the same period saw a drop of 4. 6 percent, so

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Feb 25 2026EDUCATION

Community Schools, Not Competition: Building a Shared Future

South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Drive Seoul Index to New Heights

South Korean shares climbed more than two percent on Tuesday, pushing the KOSPI past 5, 900 for the first time. The rise was led by technology firms, while the won weakened against the dollar. The benchmark index added 123 points to close at an all‑time high of 5, 969. The market has been on a st

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

AI Chat Helps South Africans Talk About HIV Prevention

South Africa faces a heavy load on its health workers, making it hard for doctors and nurses to chat with patients about HIV risk and whether they should use PrEP. A new app called “Your Choice” uses a big‑data chatbot to step in and talk with people who recently tested negative for HIV. The bot can

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

How Tennessee Raised Its School Test Scores

Tennessee students are now scoring better on the big national tests that check reading, math and history. The change shows how strong policies can move a whole state forward. The tests are not just for bragging. They help teachers see where students need help and guide school leaders on what to foc

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