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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Yankees Add Veteran Bat to Their Bench

The New York Yankees have signed former major‑league outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league contract, making him a non‑roster invitee for spring training. The deal gives the team another right‑hand hitter who can slot into a platoon role without taking a guaranteed spot on the 40‑man roster. Gr

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Jets Swap Edge Rusher for Nose Tackle, Changing Defense Plans

The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Bond Market Reacts as Investors Anticipate Inflation Data

The U. S. Treasury market cooled on Thursday, with the 10‑year yield falling more than two basis points to 4. 023% and the 30‑year dropping under two basis points to 4. 675%. Even the short‑term 2‑year note slipped slightly, ending at 3. 452%. These moves show investors are waiting for a big inflati

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Older Leader Faces Growing Public Doubts About Mental Sharpness

The United States has seen a shift in how voters view the president’s mental and physical health. While Donald Trump was elected at 79, polls over the past year show a steady rise in concerns about his cognitive abilities. A recent survey conducted before his first State of the Union address found t

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

Konnor Griffin: The Young Star the Pirates Are Watching

Griffin, a 19‑year‑old shortstop, has already made waves in spring training by showing calm and skill against the best pitchers. In his first live batting practice, he faced Paul Skenes, the reigning Cy Young winner, and kept his composure even after a first‑strike fastball. The next at‑bat was prai

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Robots in the OR: What Scores Reveal About Surgeons

Surgeons are increasingly using robots to cut, stitch and move inside patients. But how do we know if a robot‑assisted surgeon is doing well? Researchers looked at the numbers that come from patient outcomes and mistakes during surgery. They wanted to see if those numbers could tell us about a su

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Dr. Casey Means Battles Senate Questions as Surgeon General Nominee

Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and 38‑year‑old author, presented her plan to shift the focus from treating illnesses after they appear to tackling the underlying causes of chronic disease. She told a Senate health committee in Washington that people feel “angry, exhausted and hurting. ” S

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

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Feb 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

Engineers shape the roads, bridges and water that keep communities alive. Their work is often hidden behind everyday life, yet it decides how safe and clean our world feels. The latest National Engineer’s Week highlighted this unseen influence, urging young people to see engineering as a creat

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