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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Climate 2025: A World on the Edge

The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Students Take Stand Against ICE, Sparks School Debate

A group of Florida teachers has sparked a national conversation after a union leader declared that kids should protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The statement came during a press conference hosted by a statewide teachers association. According to the speaker, students are react

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Nexperia Secures $60M Boost to Expand Chip Production

Dutch state bank Invest International has agreed to lend Nexperia $60 million, aiming to grow the company’s chip output worldwide. The money will help upgrade factories, raise production rates and boost overall efficiency. This financial support comes after a supply crunch that hit the automotive

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Feb 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Why Do Kids in Bangladesh Eat the Way They Do?

Kids' eating habits are shaped by many things. These include where they live, how they feel, and what's around them. A recent study looked at how these factors affect eating behaviors in school kids in Bangladesh. The study focused on three main areas. First, it looked at emotional eating. This is

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Feb 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Green Bay's Sewage Leak: A Quick Cleanup with Minimal Risk

On February 12, a sewage leak occurred in downtown Green Bay. The leak happened because of a contractor's work on temporary sewer lines. The good news? It was cleaned up in just 24 hours. Nathan Qualls, who leads the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, said the emergency was over. Workers spe

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

A7A5's Bold Move: Navigating Sanctions to Build a Crypto Empire

A7A5, a stablecoin company, is making waves in the crypto world, despite facing U. S. sanctions. The company, based in Kyrgyzstan, is not letting these restrictions hold them back. They are focused on compliance with local laws and have implemented strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laun

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