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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

US Diplomats Urged to Push Back on Data‑Control Rules

The U. S. government has asked its foreign representatives to oppose new rules that would limit how American technology companies handle people’s personal data abroad. A letter from the State Department, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warned that such restrictions c

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Budget Fight: Swiss Citizens to Decide on Cutting Public TV Money

In February, voters in Switzerland face a vote that could trim the budget of the country’s main public broadcaster. The proposal, backed by several groups including a right‑leaning party, would reduce the mandatory fee that residents pay to fund the broadcaster from 335 francs a year to just 200. Su

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Feb 25 2026HEALTH

Women’s Health Knowledge in Romania: What They Know, Do, and Seek

In Romania, many women are learning about reproductive health through everyday conversations rather than formal education. Surveys show that a large share of women understand basic family‑planning methods, yet they often rely on friends or internet searches for deeper questions. The gap betwee

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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

How Science and Faith Shape Our Daily Choices

People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

UCLA Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Campus Hate

The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Retail Stores Must Report Theft, but No Fines Imposed

In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci

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Feb 25 2026CRIME

Caleb Flynn Faces Murder Charge After Wife’s Tragic Death

A former contestant on a popular singing competition and ex‑pastor has been arrested in Ohio for the death of his wife. Caleb Flynn, 39, is accused of shooting Ashley Flynn, 37, and then disguising the scene to look like a burglary. The case is still in its early stages, but court filings show he fa

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Trial Begins for Those Accused in Rio Councilwoman’s Murder

The highest court in Brazil has opened a courtroom session to hear the case of people charged with killing a city councilwoman and her driver in 2018. A panel of five judges will decide on the fates of former congressman Chiquinho Brazão, his brother Domingos who once served on a city watchdog, t

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Feb 25 2026CRIME

Lost Women of Alaska: Bringing Quiet Cases into the Light

The new season on Investigation Discovery focuses on two tragic murders in Alaska, highlighting the broader issue of missing Indigenous women. The series examines the 2018 killing of Veronica Abouchuk and the 2019 death of Kathleen Jo Henry, both victims of a suspected serial killer named Brian S

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