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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Road Plans, Voter Alerts and a Life‑Saving ER Reunion

Osceola County will open the floor to residents on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p. m. for a discussion about the upcoming Project Development and Environment study that will shape Lake Tohopekaliga Road and nearby streets. The meeting takes place at the St. Cloud Community Center, but anyone can join o

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Spartans Brace for Loud Battle at Purdue’s Home Court

The upcoming game against Purdue will see Michigan State traveling to a venue known for its intimidating atmosphere. The Spartans have struggled at this site, losing seven straight contests there and not tasting victory since 2014. Most players on the roster have never played at this arena, so th

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Sprouts Expands in Florida, Targeting Health‑Focused Shoppers

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening new stores in Florida, with locations announced for Daytona Beach and Clermont. The chain plans to launch a third outlet in Naples next month, followed by openings in Lecanto and Lake Nona. A future store is slated for New Smyrna Beach, expected to start in 20

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Greek Court Sentences Four for Illegal Data Collection

A Greek judge has found four people, including the head of a spying company, guilty of stealing private information during 2020‑21. The decision follows a wave of accusations that politicians were secretly monitored by state tools, sparked in 2022. The Supreme Court earlier dropped a case against th

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Albuquerque Food Checks: Four Places Shut, Others Warning

The city’s food safety team recently inspected a range of restaurants and other venues, uncovering serious hygiene problems that led to closures for four establishments. The inspectors used a color‑coded system: green means safe, yellow signals problems that must be fixed, and red indicates major vi

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

City Farms Boost Life for Seniors

A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Snowball Fight Turns to Arrest in New York

Police in New York City have taken a 27‑year‑old man into custody after he allegedly hurled snow and ice at officers during a park fight. The incident happened in Washington Square Park earlier this week, sparking a debate about public safety and protest tactics. Authorities say the man, identified

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

A Grocery Store Incident Sparks New Privacy Laws

In Livermore, a 46‑year‑old man has been charged after taking a hidden photo of an 11‑year‑old girl’s skirt while she was shopping with her mom. This act followed a prior arrest where the same man was caught photographing a woman’s skirt at his workplace. The incidents, both in different stores, led

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Big Loss on Lighter: Whale Falls $8. 2M in ARC Bet

A major crypto trader faced a steep hit of about $8. 2 million after a risky move on the ARC perpetuals market went south on Lighter, a platform that handles decentralized derivatives. The trader had piled up a huge long position over several days, which pushed the total open interest in ARC to roug

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