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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Balancing Fame, School and a Future: How One Skier Is Redefining Success

Eileen Gu has become a household name in the world of sports, not just because she excels on the slopes but also due to her savvy business moves. In 2023, Forbes reported that she earned $23. 1 million, placing her ahead of well‑known athletes like Naomi Osaka and Caitlin Clark. Her wealth comes lar

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Police Power and Public Pushback

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

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Feb 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Marta Leaves Spanish Farms Flooded and Farmers in Trouble

The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Building Dreams on Shaky Ground: The U. S. Housing Market's Uphill Battle

The U. S. housing market is facing a tough time. Homebuilders are trying hard to attract buyers. They are offering deals like lower mortgage rates and smaller homes. But these deals are cutting into their profits. Pultegroup, a big homebuilder, just reported lower profits and sales. Their profit pe

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

San Bernardino's Big Step Towards Safer Streets

San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A New Plan for America's Little Ones

In a recent gathering, a unique idea was put forward. The focus was on creating special savings accounts for every newborn in the country. This isn't just any savings plan. It's designed to grow over time, giving every child a financial head start. The event was filled with excitement. Business lea

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