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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 2026SPORTS

Friday Night NBA Bets: Fresh Takes on the Lineups

The NBA schedule for Friday, February 27 features five games that have caught the eye of bettors. Rather than follow the usual order, this review starts with a look at how injuries could shape outcomes. The Cleveland Cavaliers face a challenge if key players like Mitchell and Harden are absent

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Police Charge More Protesters Over Minnesota Church Incident

The state’s top prosecutor has filed federal accusations against 30 additional people who took part in a January demonstration inside a Minnesota church that hosts an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The new charges come after earlier indictments of journalists and a local activist wh

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Student Arrest Sparks Debate Over Campus Safety

Elmina Aghayeva, a 29‑year‑old senior from Azerbaijan studying at Columbia University, has built an online presence that showcases a blend of academic focus and personal style. Her Instagram feed features study sessions, workout routines, and chic library looks, all framed by a self‑described “beaut

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Feb 28 2026BUSINESS

Big Airline Clash at Chicago O’Hare and FAA’s Plan to Cut Flights

American Airlines and United are fighting over gate space at Chicago O’Hare, a battle that has pushed the airport to its limits. The dispute began when American lost several gates because it didn’t rebuild its schedule quickly enough after the pandemic, a move that came sooner than lease agreemen

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Loss Sparks Call for Unity

Renee Good was a bright spark in her community, known for her love of celebration and her easy kindness. She had just finished a college degree later in life, was helping students as a substitute teacher, and shared her home with her partner Becca and their young son. On January 7th, during a tense

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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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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Defense Cuts College Trips, Calls Ivy Schools “Woke” Hotbeds

The Pentagon has decided to stop sending soldiers to graduate programs at several top U. S. universities, labeling them as “woke breeding grounds. ” The decision will take effect next academic year, 2026‑27. The move follows a previous announcement that ended military training and fellowship prog

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Team Fires Coach After Sexual Assault Claims

The Atlanta Falcons cut ties with assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis following fresh accusations of sexual assault. Police in Ann Arbor are looking into the allegations, which trace back to a December incident while Lewis worked for Michigan football. The team’s announcement came the same d

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Harris Backing a Texas Senate Hopeful

Kamala Harris has voiced support for Jasmine Crockett in the final stretch of Texas’s Democratic Senate primary. The former Vice President recorded a message for party leaders, praising Crockett as a seasoned legislator ready to challenge the current Senate composition. Crockett, who serves two t

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