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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snow Relief: Rhode Island Roads Open, But Caution Remains

The governor officially ended the travel restriction on Tuesday at noon, yet urged residents to avoid driving unless it is essential. He emphasized that recovering from the severe blizzard will take time and that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing. During the storm, state police handled 269

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Feb 24 2026CRYPTO

The Crypto Debate: Trump, Coinbase and a Family Firm

A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Idaho Governor’s Budget Battle: Who Wins?

The first few weeks of Idaho’s legislative session have shown a clear split between the governor and most lawmakers over how the state budget should look. The governor presented a modest plan that keeps spending low and avoids new taxes, while the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee has drafted b

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

South Africa Delays Debt‑Control Rule Until Next Year

The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AJ Styles’ Final Farewell and Hall of Fame Spot

The crowd in Atlanta buzzed as Monday Night Raw turned into a send‑off for AJ Styles. A big moment followed his tough loss to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble, which many thought might end his wrestling run. The show promised a clean break. During the main event, Styles explained why he didn’t keep his

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

A Bunker’s Secret: Power, Lies and a Plan for the Future

In the latest season of Paradise, the focus shifts from a simple underground shelter to a complex web of hidden agendas and scientific mysteries. The story begins when Samantha Redmond wakes from a coma, only to find the world she once led has changed dramatically. With President Cal Bradford dead a

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Domino’s Plans to Double, and Why It Might Work

Domino’s stock went up after the company posted a better‑than‑expected quarter and announced bold growth goals. The pizza chain said its same‑store sales rose 3. 7%, beating analysts’ 3. 1% estimate, and revenue hit $1. 54 billion versus the expected $1. 52 billion, even as the broader pizza market

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

School Money Crisis: Why Teachers and Students Are In Trouble

The state budget for 2027 has sparked anger among Connecticut school leaders. Superintendent Steven Rioux of Putnam Public Schools is asking the town to raise property taxes by 7. 23 %—a jump from last year’s 1. 66 %. He says the district needs $1. 6 million more to cover rising costs for health ins

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

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