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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Storm Heads to Southern California, Bracing for Heavy Rain and Big Waves

Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

South Portland’s Housing Dilemma: Why the Mahoney Center Wins Over Homes

South Portland’s city council set a 2025 plan to turn the old Mahoney Middle School into a community hub, while also aiming to add more affordable homes for middle‑income families. The 2026 agenda repeated the housing push and added a bond vote for city buildings in November. In practice, the Mahon

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

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Feb 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rhino Poaching Falls in South Africa, but Not Everywhere

South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and

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Feb 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Sunny Walks for Golden Years

South Beach, a part of Miami’s barrier island, has become a favorite spot for retirees who love sunshine and easy strolls. The area stretches from 23rd Street to South Pointe Park, and locals call it “SoBe. ” More than half of its residents are 65 or older, enjoying the sea breeze and bright days.

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Strike in San Francisco: Schools Shut, Families Struggle

Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an

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Jan 29 2026SPORTS

South Korea's Skiing Scandals Cast Shadow Over Winter Olympics

South Korea's skiing scene is in hot water right now. Just as athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn are getting ready for the Winter Olympics, a big scandal hits home. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) is under fire for some serious allegations. First off, there's a coach accuse

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

How Movement Can Make Learning Better

Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids

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Jan 29 2026CRYPTO

South Dakota Takes Another Shot at Bitcoin Investments

South Dakota is trying again to put some of its money into Bitcoin. A lawmaker there, Logan Manhart, has brought back a bill that would let the state invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin. This is the same idea he tried last year, but it didn't work out then. Last time, the bill failed be

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