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Feb 24 2026OPINION

Kids’ Vision is at Risk in California

In most classrooms, teachers rely on pictures and written words to teach. Studies show that about eighty percent of what children learn comes from seeing things. When a child’s sight is weak, learning suffers early on. A state program that helps low‑income families with health care is not keeping u

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Cleveland Launches New Summer Camp for Future Sports Broadcasters

This July, a fresh summer program opens in Cleveland, inviting kids aged ten to nineteen to dive into the world of sports announcing. The camp runs Monday through Friday, July 20‑24, at John Carroll University, a site chosen for its state‑of‑the‑art studio and strong local broadcasting ties. It is t

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Owners in the Spotlight: A New Look at Yankees and Mets Leadership

Scott Boras, a top baseball agent, recently shared fresh thoughts about the owners of New York’s two major teams. He said that Hal Steinbrenner, who runs the Yankees, now shows a stronger drive for winning than many fans had thought. Boras noted that Steinbrenner’s focus on bringing in star players,

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Ernie Johnson Steps Back From March Madness Hosting

Ernie Johnson, who stepped in to lead CBS and TNT’s March Madness coverage after Greg Gumbel’s passing, has announced he will skip the first two weeks of the tournament. Instead, former NFL wide‑receiver Nate Burleson will take over for those early rounds—his first time calling the NCAA Tournamen

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Use Frozen Russian Money for Ukraine’s Repair

In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Women’s Rights Laws Fail to Protect Women in Practice

The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Bias in AI Advice: How Clicks Can Steer Your Choices

Artificial‑intelligence helpers are useful for quick answers, from picking software to diagnosing aches. Yet a new form of cyber trickery can sway those same tools toward biased suggestions. Researchers at Microsoft Security discovered that when users click a “summarize with AI” button on certain s

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

South Africa Delays Debt‑Control Rule Until Next Year

The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s

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