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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Data Centers: The New Battleground for Local Politics

In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Rumors About Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Agency Spark Call for Royal Probe

A prominent party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition has urged the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) after recent accusations against the country’s anti‑corruption agency, the MACC. Earlier this month, media outlets reported that MACC officials were allegedly aiding businessmen

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Feb 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Kids Lost in the Feed: A Legal Fight Over Social Media

A California woman is set to speak in court this Wednesday about how growing up on Instagram and YouTube hurt her mental health. She started using the apps at ages six and nine, and later blamed them for depression and body image worries. Her lawyers argue that the companies profited by targeting ki

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Feb 25 2026SPORTS

Surprise Showdown: West Indies vs South Africa in Ahmedabad

West Indies and South Africa will meet again on February 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match is part of the Super‑8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. The game will kick off at 3:00 PM IST, and fans can watch it live on Star Sports or stream it through the Jio HotStar app if they

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Feb 25 2026WEATHER

Storm Names and the Power of Words

A big winter wind hit New England this week, and people called it a “nor’easter. ” The term comes from the wind that blows in from the northeast, turning as it moves up the coast. Meteorologists also described the event as a “bomb cyclone” and a “blizzard, ” but those labels carry specific scientifi

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

A Swamp‑Style Showdown Against Trump

The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and

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Feb 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Stories Unpacked After Epstein Documents Surface

The release of the so‑called “Epstein Files” has sparked a wave of public statements from several well‑known figures. The documents, which were gradually made available by the U. S. Justice Department after Epstein’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death, list names that range from actors to philanthropi

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Feb 25 2026EDUCATION

Community Schools, Not Competition: Building a Shared Future

South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Palantir’s Move Sparks Question About Tech, Politics and ICE

A tech giant known for helping the U. S. government track immigrants has announced it will leave Denver and relocate its headquarters to Miami. The decision follows a wave of congressional actions in which lawmakers returned large sums they had received from the company’s staff. The move raises a de

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Screening Gaps: Why African Immigrant Women Face Higher Cervical Cancer Risks

"Studies show that women who moved from Africa to the United States often skip routine cervical cancer checks. The gap is bigger than for many other groups, and it varies with where they came from, how well they speak English, and how long they've lived in the U. S. The lack of screening means ca

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