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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

American AI and the Edge of Ethics

The United States has recently taken a bold step against a private artificial‑intelligence firm, demanding that it remove built‑in ethical safeguards from its software. The move was sparked by a high‑level executive who labeled the company “radical left” and warned that its technology could threaten

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Maine Voices Say No to Extra Voting Hurdles

In November 2025, Mainers voted against a plan that would have made it harder to cast ballots. The result showed they value fair and open elections. Yet Senator Susan Collins, who has lived in the state, backs a federal bill called the SAVE Act. This law would force people to show original U. S. cit

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Caught in a Crime Loop: A Quick Look at the Los Angeles Robbery Trio

A man from North Hollywood joined a gang that stole from 12 shops in Los Angeles and Orange counties during a short, frantic period in early 2024. The group included Ronnie Tucker from Long Beach and Abigail Luckey, also from North Hollywood. They targeted places like 7‑Eleven stores, doughnut shops

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Hidden Threats in Farm Schools

Many school programs that teach farming and food business miss a crucial lesson: keeping crops, livestock, and markets safe from disease and danger. Research looked at 199 college classes that cover agriculture and business. Only eight of those courses, about 4%, mentioned any idea about protecti

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Feb 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pipeline Protest Verdict Hits $345 Million

A judge in North Dakota has handed down a hefty judgment against Greenpeace, awarding the environmental group $345 million after a trial over protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case began when Energy Transfer, the company that built the 1, 172‑mile pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois,

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Dynamic MRI Helps Spot Upper Airway Issues Quickly

The new study shows that four‑dimensional dynamic MRI can map the shape of the upper airway while a person moves. Researchers used an AI system that automatically draws the airway walls on each frame, saving time and reducing human error. The technology captures how the airway changes during breathi

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Feb 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Rapper’s Sudden L. A. Tragedy Raises More Questions Than Answers

The 23‑year‑old artist, known for the viral track “BodyPartz, ” was discovered dead at a friend’s house on Sunday. His death has sparked confusion and concern among family and authorities. Before the tragedy, Luci4 was supposed to board a 10:52 PM flight from LAX to Miami for a concert. A minor T

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Lactate Signals: Decoding Energy Flow with Hyperpolarized Pyruvate

Scientists are turning to a special imaging trick that makes the normally invisible flow of energy inside cells visible. By feeding cells a version of pyruvate that glows brighter than usual, researchers can watch how it turns into lactate in real time. The key to understanding this process lies in

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Blues Set Huge Price Tag on Robert Thomas Trade

The St. Louis Blues have set a steep price for their star center, Robert Thomas. GM Doug Armstrong wants three first‑round assets in the top half of the draft. That could be a young established player, a promising prospect, and a high draft pick. Thomas’s contract adds another layer of diffic

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