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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

A Refugee’s Lonely End: Questions Rise Over New York Drop‑off

In Buffalo, a 56‑year‑old man from Myanmar was left alone at a coffee shop after officials released him from jail. He had only partial vision and struggled to speak English, making the situation even more fragile. The man disappeared on February 19. Five days later, police found his body about four

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Boat Shooting Near Cuba Leaves Four Dead

A small boat registered in Florida was hit by Cuban border guards, killing four people and wounding six others. The victims were rescued and treated for their injuries, according to Cuban officials who also released the vessel’s registration number. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said he had limit

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Cuban Border Patrol Engages U. S. Speedboat, Four Killed

A Cuban border guard unit fired on a speedboat that was marked with a Florida license plate, according to an official statement from the island’s Ministry of the Interior. The government said the boat opened fire first, sparking a gun battle that left four people on board dead and six injured. The i

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Feb 25 2026SPORTS

High School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

In Bay City, the basketball courts were buzzing with victories and milestones on February 24. The Thunderbolts from Mio kept their winning streak alive, beating Hillman 71‑26 and earning a share of the North Star League title. Player Mia McGregor dominated with 52 points, 14 rebounds and 11 block

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Massive Snowfall Shakes East Coast, New Record in Providence

The winter storm that hit the Northeast last week was unlike any before. In Providence, a city that had never seen more than 28. 6 inches of snow in a single event, the ground was buried under 32. 8 inches, setting a new benchmark by more than four inches. Across the Boston area, accumulations ra

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snow Hits Northeast, Cities Push Residents to Clear Paths

A massive snowstorm has dumped more than three feet of ice‑packed flakes in parts of the Northeast, breaking old snowfall records and forcing towns to mobilize. In Rhode Island, a single storm has surpassed the 1978 blizzard that claimed 100 lives, with T. F. Green Airport recording 32. 8 inches of

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

New Partners Hunt Breakthroughs for Kids With Rare Brain Disorders

Angelini Pharma and Quiver Bioscience have joined forces to look for new medicines that could help children suffering from hard‑to‑treat genetic epilepsies. The deal gives Quiver a chance to use Angelini’s long experience in brain drugs while Angelini gains access to Quiver’s cutting‑edge AI tools a

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