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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heat 2: Christian Bale Joins the Chicago Crime Saga

The long‑awaited sequel to the 1995 hit film Heat is moving forward, with Christian Bale now confirmed as part of the cast. Bale’s involvement was announced by a Fox News reporter, who noted that the actor had told him he would be heading to Chicago soon for production. This marks a reunion be

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Weather App Gives More Than Just Rain Alerts

A team that once built a hit weather app for Apple is back with Acme Weather, promising better forecasts and more playful alerts. The creators claim their new app improves on the accuracy they offered before selling to Apple by combining several data sources—numerical models, satellite feeds, ground

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

New Home, New Chapter for Reality Star

A reality TV personality and his partner just spent almost a million dollars on a brand‑new home in Chatham Village. The property, which they highlighted on social media, offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms across 4, 455 square feet. Inside, a two‑story family room features a tiled fireplace and

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

White Dresses, Black Votes: Congresswomen’s Fashion Fight

Congresswomen plan to show up in white for President Trump’s State of the Union, using clothing as a political tool. The idea started in 2017 when several Democrats wore white to honor women’s right to vote. Since then, most have stuck with that color, except in 2018 when black was chosen to s

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Rothrock’s Reset: From Bench to Brilliance

In the weeks before the season began, Paul Rothrock had a rough preseason. He tried out for other teams but chose to stay with Seattle, only getting a few chances in reserve matches and a left‑back spot in a split‑squad game. That was far from the hero moments he had delivered last year. Before the

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses on Trial: A New Kind of Liability

Meta’s high‑profile visit to a courtroom turned into an unexpected debate over wearable tech. When Mark Zuckerberg and his team arrived, they were wearing the company’s own Ray‑Ban styled smart glasses. A judge warned them that any footage captured would have to be destroyed, or he could find

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Jeff and Lauren Become Honorary Leaders at the Met Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Jeff and Lauren will serve as honorary chairs for its annual fundraising event, the Met Gala. This role is a step above being just sponsors; it places them at the top of the event’s lineup and near the museum’s iconic steps. The announcement came in a

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Bridging the Gap Between Health Rules and Real Life

The world has set clear rules for treating type‑2 diabetes, heart problems, kidney disease and fatty liver issues. But when doctors in different countries try to follow these rules, they often hit snags. Why? Because the guidelines are written in one language and assume a single culture, they don’t

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Gilead’s $7. 8 B Move Boosts Arcellx’s Stock

Arcellx’s share price has jumped sharply after Gilead Sciences announced a $7. 8 billion investment in the company’s partner drug, targeting a specific cancer type. The deal signals strong confidence from a major biotech player and lifts expectations for the drug’s future success. The partnership c

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