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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Unleashed: How a Doomsday Report Shook Wall Street

A recent story warned that smart machines could break the economy. It says AI can do everything people used to pay for, from coding to food delivery. If businesses stop needing human workers, the money that feeds the economy dries up. First, software firms that rely on long contracts feel pre

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Feb 23 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Hits New Jersey: Schools Canceled and Power Lost

The state of New Jersey is dealing with a huge blizzard that dumped more than a foot of snow across the area, and in some places even two feet. The heavy snowfall has forced many school districts to close schools or start the day later on Tuesday, February 24. The National Weather Service warned tha

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Local Hardware Shop Shuts Doors After 53 Years

A longtime fixture in Mountain View will close its doors this summer, ending 53 years of service to the community. The shop had survived the pandemic as an essential business, but its fortunes slipped sharply once restrictions eased. The owner noted that each year brought fewer sales. Customers who

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Building Muscle for Better Health: Lindora's New Approach

Lindora, a well-known name in medical weight loss, has just brought in a big name to lead their health efforts. JJ Virgin is now their Chief Metabolic Health Officer. She’s all about fixing your metabolism first, not just losing weight. Virgin believes that when your metabolism works right, weight l

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Can Mobile Apps Really Help You Stay Fit and Healthy?

People worldwide are struggling with obesity. It's a big problem. Many turn to mobile apps for help with exercise, eating better, and losing weight. But do these apps really work? They often focus on getting people to plan to change. But planning doesn't always lead to action. So, the apps might not

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Closing Days of a Footshop Legacy

Footworks, a local shoe repair and orthotics shop that had been part of the community for almost five decades, is closing its doors. The business began in 1978 when Gary Lavoie and his wife Dorothy turned a tax refund into a new venture after their tree‑cutting company failed during a severe blizzar

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Feb 16 2026SPORTS

Carlos Narvaez: A Healthy Comeback for the Red Sox?

Carlos Narvaez, the Red Sox's promising catcher, is aiming for a strong 2026 season after overcoming knee troubles that plagued his rookie year. His 2025 debut was impressive, but hidden pain slowed him down. Narvaez's knee issues started early in the season. Manager Alex Cora revealed that the dis

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

China Adds Risk‑Based Payments for Tough TB Cases

In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drones and Lasers: A Close Call in Texas

A recent incident in Texas has sparked concerns about how the U. S. handles drone threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso after a laser system, used to shoot down drones, was deployed by U. S. Customs and Border Protection without coordinating

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