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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Spartans Brace for Loud Battle at Purdue’s Home Court

The upcoming game against Purdue will see Michigan State traveling to a venue known for its intimidating atmosphere. The Spartans have struggled at this site, losing seven straight contests there and not tasting victory since 2014. Most players on the roster have never played at this arena, so th

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Property Tax Seizures vs Homeowners: A Supreme Court Dilemma

The Supreme Court sat on a case that asks whether a county can force a homeowner to sell their house at a low auction price instead of letting them find a buyer on the open market. The core question is whether the government must give the homeowner the full value of their property or only enough

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Trial Begins for Those Accused in Rio Councilwoman’s Murder

The highest court in Brazil has opened a courtroom session to hear the case of people charged with killing a city councilwoman and her driver in 2018. A panel of five judges will decide on the fates of former congressman Chiquinho Brazão, his brother Domingos who once served on a city watchdog, t

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

FedEx Seeks Refund After Court Says Trump Tariffs Were Illegal

FedEx has filed a lawsuit asking the U. S. government to return money it paid for tariffs that were imposed last year by President Trump. The company says the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs unlawful, so it wants a full refund. This move is the first by a large U. S. company to request money back

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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 23 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

The U. S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. The case centers on Maria Vullo, who served as the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. The NRA claims that she pressured banks and in

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Feb 18 2026CRIME

Bike Rumble Turns Hate Crime: A Quick Look at the Case

A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Court Ruling Fuels Redistricting Fight Across the Nation

The Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Rucho v. Common Cause removed federal courts from judging partisan gerrymandering, a move that has set the stage for new maps that favor one party over another. States now redraw districts with a focus on political advantage, and the courts have largely steppe

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

The Trump Administration's Unusual Push at the Supreme Court

The Trump administration has been making waves at the Supreme Court by stepping into cases without being asked. This isn't typical behavior, and it's got people talking. The solicitor general, D. John Sauer, is the top lawyer for the administration. His job is to give the Supreme Court advice on cas

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