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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Light‑Cured Gel and Old Cells Grow New Bone

Scientists are trying new ways to fix big bone gaps, like those that can happen in the jaw. One idea is to put a special scaffold with living cells into the empty spot. The scaffold holds the cells and helps them grow. A new material called GelMA‑RF is made from gelatin. It can harden when exposed

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

US Treasury Sends Top Official to Switzerland to Tackle Illicit Money

The U. S. Treasury has decided to send a senior official to Switzerland next week. The goal is to strengthen cooperation against illegal money flows. The trip comes after Swiss regulators shut down a small private bank. The bank faced allegations of money‑laundering and violations of sanctions on

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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 2026OPINION

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Twist on the UK’s Favourite Police Drama

British TV has long shown gritty crime stories, but one series stands out for its sharp look at police corruption. Created by Jed Mercurio, the show follows a unit that investigates officers who bend the rules instead of hunting criminals. This inside view, paired with tense questioning scenes and a

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free Stream Alert: Classic London Crime Flick Hits Tubi

Guy Ritchie’s early‑2000s crime comedy, featuring Jason Statham and a star‑studded cast, is now available at no cost on Tubi. The film unfolds in London’s underworld, where a stolen diamond sparks chaos among boxers, promoters, and petty thieves. Its release in 2001 earned a solid reputation for

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