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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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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

MKS CEO Joins Tech Talk at Morgan Stanley

A leading tech company, MKS Inc. , will have its chief executive speak at a big industry event hosted by Morgan Stanley. The talk is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 3:20 p. m. EST and will be streamed live on MKS’s investor website. The CEO, John T. C. Lee, is expected to discuss how MKS’s tools hel

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Police Video Requests Surge in Suburban Towns

The number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that local police departments receive has jumped sharply in recent years. In one suburb, the police office logged 350 requests in 2025, compared with just 53 in 2021. Early this year alone, the department has already seen 71 new filings; if th

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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Crypto. com Gains New Banking License Under U. S. Rules

A crypto company has earned a conditional green light from the federal banking regulator to operate as a national trust bank. The approval lets it hold digital assets, manage staking and settle trades under federal oversight. Crypto. com’s new charter, called Foris Dax National Trust Bank, could bec

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Portland Schools Face Federal Probe Over New Black Student Center

The U. S. Department of Education has launched an inquiry after a complaint claimed that Portland Public Schools engaged in “racial preferencing” by creating the Center for Black Student Excellence. A conservative nonprofit, Defending Education, argued that spending up to $25 million on the cente

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree Still Matters – Just Think Differently

College grads today face a new challenge: machines can do many tasks, so people ask if the old four‑year degree still counts. The chatter on social media often paints a bleak picture, claiming that degrees are “useless” or “out of date. ” These loud warnings can mislead families who wonder if they

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Farmers Gather for Big Meeting in Grand Island

The Aurora Cooperative hosted a large gathering last week, drawing more than 700 people who work in farming and ranching. The event took place at the town’s center and included students from local high schools who are part of the Future Farmers of America. During the meeting, the company’s chief

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

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Feb 18 2026RELIGION

The World in Ashes: A Call for Reflection

In Rome, a solemn Mass began the Lenten season with ashes that symbolised more than mortality. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about a planet “on fire” from war and environmental loss. He described the ash as a reminder of cities destroyed, broken law, and ruined ecosystems. The message w

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