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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Truth Beats Compromise

Jeff Bezos argues that when we can find the real answer, we should not settle for a middle ground. He gives a simple example: in a room people guess the ceiling height. Instead of measuring it, they might settle on an average number. That is compromise, a quick but inaccurate solution. Bezos says t

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Pelham’s Close‑Call Victory Over McGill‑Toolen

In a game that felt like a rollercoaster, Pelham managed to edge McGill‑Toolen 5-4 in the seventh inning. The win came when Andrew Petrock, a senior from West Alabama, delivered a single that broke the tie. Pelham’s run came after a series of chaotic events: three batters walked, two were hit by pit

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Unconventional Moves: Texas Rep. Crockett’s Bold Bid for the Senate

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas congresswoman known for her sharp speeches, is running for the U. S. Senate in a way that defies traditional campaigning norms. She says she won’t follow the usual playbook, choosing instead to meet voters in informal settings like bars and community events. This approach i

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Refund: A Contractor’s Win and a Partial Loss

A Pennsylvania contractor sought a refund for sales and use tax that was paid by mistake on several purchases. The original appeal was turned down because the contractor had not shown enough proof of what was bought or how it was used. After gathering more documents, the contractor appealed again an

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

MKS CEO Joins Tech Talk at Morgan Stanley

A leading tech company, MKS Inc. , will have its chief executive speak at a big industry event hosted by Morgan Stanley. The talk is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 3:20 p. m. EST and will be streamed live on MKS’s investor website. The CEO, John T. C. Lee, is expected to discuss how MKS’s tools hel

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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has gone too far left and thinks Trump is misjudged. He spoke on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, pointing out how some actors now label anyone who is a “traditional Democrat” as extremist. Quaid noted that the term “Nazi” has been used to describe people who are not o

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Quiet Reckoning Over Post‑Soviet Peace

The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Gender‑Specific Medicine to Life Through Play

The field that tailors treatment to a patient’s sex is gaining traction, yet medical schools still lag behind in teaching it. A national gathering of doctors tried a fresh idea to change that. Instead of the usual lectures, organizers introduced a game called “The RAMS Hunt. ” Players were split

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Feb 18 2026CRYPTO

Quantum Computing Threats and Bitcoin: Should Coins Be Frozen?

Bitcoin’s safety is built on a type of math called ECDSA that current computers cannot crack. Some experts think that once powerful quantum machines exist, they could pull private keys from public ones once those public keys appear on the blockchain. If that happens, any coin whose public key is alr

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