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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Student in Trouble: Why a College Girl Can’t Return Home

A young woman from Honduras is stuck far from her family because of a mistake by U. S. immigration officials. She was a student at Babson College and had been traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving. At the airport she was stopped and sent back to Honduras, even though a judge had said this would

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Inflation Claims: A Mixed Message

Trump has been busy talking about the economy, especially inflation. In five speeches since December, he said inflation was beaten or falling more than 20 times, but most people still see higher prices. He spent a lot of time on other topics – immigration, critics from the opposite party, and

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Engines, Small Planes: Why the A350 Beats the 777 in Power

The Boeing 777 has sold more than any other twin‑jet, but its biggest model, the 777‑300ER, uses an engine that is huge and very powerful. The engine, a GE90‑115B, can push the plane with 115, 300 pounds of thrust. That is more than any other engine on a commercial jet that flies today. Airbus answ

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Students Take a Stand in Napa

A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: Analysts Say “Buy”

Analysts are pointing the finger at three tech names that could climb higher. The first is a Japanese chipmaker whose shares last traded around $449 and now have a target of about ¥70, 800. The second is a leading maker of automotive micro‑controllers whose price target sits near ¥3, 300 after a rec

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Chaos: Why ICE Can’t Work There

John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible. Sand

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

New Year, New Money Habits

People often say they want to save more money when the calendar turns over. It’s a common wish, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Right after the holiday spending rush, before tax season and big travel plans, is a sweet spot to tidy up your finances. Start by looking at what you

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Middle East’s Trade Surge: A Fresh Look at Global Growth

The Middle East is experiencing a notable rise in trade, even as global markets face uncertainty. Gulf Cooperation Council countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, have driven this increase. Between 2021 and 2024, the region’s trade grew by about 15% each year. This rat

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Small Biz Boost: $2, 500 Grants and Coaching for Washtenaw Owners

The county has opened a new window of help for local entrepreneurs who felt the squeeze of COVID‑19. A fresh grant program gives up to $2, 500 to small businesses that kept running through the pandemic and offers free coaching from two local partners. The initiative is run by the Office of Communi

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Fourth Reusable Spacecraft Launch Shows Growing Ambition

China has successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft for the fourth time since 2020, using a Long March‑2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The mission aims to test reusable spacecraft technology and support peaceful space use, though details on the duration in orbit or

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