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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Fluoride Debate: EPA’s New Review vs. Court Order

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new “accelerated review” of fluoride in drinking water. This move was welcomed by some who want to examine the science, but others say it ignores a 2024 court ruling that found fluoride harmful to children’s brain development. The EPA rele

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Court TV’s Big Shift: From Cable Courtrooms to Digital Streams

The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cold‑War Thriller Casts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb

The new series set in 1983 puts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb on a NATO base in Iceland. They play military police officers who investigate an American soldier’s mysterious death. The show blends espionage, political intrigue and personal drama. Bibb portrays Captain Diane Goodman, a seasoned

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

SpaceX Wins Legal Breakthrough: Labor Board Steps Back

A federal labor agency has decided to drop a long‑running lawsuit against SpaceX, ending its attempt to hold the company accountable for firing eight engineers. The case began when the agency accused SpaceX of dismissing employees who signed an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk. After two yea

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Lost in the Gift Card Graveyard

A San Diego company that sold gift cards to restaurants suddenly closed, and customers are left wondering what will happen to the money they still hold on those cards. The company, which had its cards sold at a major retail chain, announced it would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It also told sho

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Mark Hamer Leaves DOJ Antitrust Post

Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

Storm Path Shifts: From West to South, Possible Snow in the North

A winter weather pattern is changing. A big storm that started over Baja California is heading east across the Southwest and into the Southern Plains. Meteorologists say it will become a low‑pressure system that could travel toward the Southeast, bringing rain and thunderstorms. There are two pos

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

Snow Chances Fade as New Jersey Warmth Arrives

New Jersey’s harsh winter chill is starting to lift. By midweek, temperatures will settle closer to normal highs, easing the pressure on residents who have endured an intense cold spell. Highs on Monday afternoon reached the upper 20s to low 30s, signaling a gradual break from the arctic high tha

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Feb 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Fire in Perry County Leaves Home and Pets Destroyed

A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving residents without shelter. Firefighters from the Millerstown Fire Company arrived around 11 a. m. after county dispatch received multiple alarm reports

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