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Feb 27 2026SCIENCE

Global Hack to Find Coronavirus Drugs

A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str

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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

Police Arrest of Guest at State of the Union Raises Questions

A woman from Minneapolis named Aliyah Rahman, who had been invited by Representative Ilhan Omar to attend the President’s State of the Union address, was taken into custody after she stood up during a speech by former President Donald Trump. Rahman had been using a crutch to walk and claimed she had

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s New‑Product Week: What to Expect

Apple is set to unveil a series of new devices beginning on Monday morning, kicking off a multi‑day announcement cycle that will culminate in a press experience on Wednesday. The company’s CEO confirmed the schedule, and reporters from New York City will be present to cover the events. A teaser v

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

A family in Kansas has taken a nonprofit to court over a $21 million donor‑advised fund (DAF) that was started by the father in 2005. The son, who has been the sole advisor since his mother’s death, says the sponsor—WaterStone—has stopped letting him see the account and has ignored his grant request

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Stellantis Workers Skip 2025 Profit Share

Stellantis announced that its U. S. auto workers will not receive a profit‑sharing check for 2025. The decision marks the first time since early 2011 that hourly employees under the company’s name or its predecessors have missed out on a bonus. Two years ago, workers earned nearly $14, 000 each; las

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Raiders Eye Big Trade for Maxx Crosby

The Raiders are willing to part with their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby, if they receive a valuable return. They have outlined two main requests: two first‑round draft picks and an additional player. The exact type of player is unclear, but it likely needs to be someone who can contribute i

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Upcoming Reveal: What to Expect in the Next Few Days

Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, posted a teaser on social media that hinted at a “big week ahead, ” sparking speculation about the company’s next set of releases. The post featured a colorful Apple logo and a short clip that ended with the symbol on a Mac’s lid, suggesting new hardware is on the

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Cuban Boat Incident Sparks U. S. and Cuban Tension

The Cuban coast guard stopped a speedboat that had come from Florida near the El Pino canal. The boat carried weapons and a crew of ten Cuban nationals who lived in the U. S. When Cuban border guards asked for identification, shots were fired from the boat. The guard commander was hurt but

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Konnor Griffin: The Young Star the Pirates Are Watching

Griffin, a 19‑year‑old shortstop, has already made waves in spring training by showing calm and skill against the best pitchers. In his first live batting practice, he faced Paul Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, and kept his composure even after a first‑strike fastball. The next at‑bat was prai

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