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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Bad Bunny Blunder and the Latino Vote

President Trump fired back at Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny after the singer’s Super Bowl halftime show, calling it a “slap in the face” and saying nobody understood the Spanish lyrics. The comment shocked many Republican Latino strategists who worry that such remarks could turn a key part of Trump’s

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Runners Sprint for a Future: Baltimore Club Funds College for Moms

The Track Hawks Run Club plans to cover more than 100 miles in a single day, turning the distance into dollars for an important cause. They will run from Baltimore City Hall to Philadelphia City Hall in a relay that stretches across 11 segments, each runner covering a part of the route. The ev

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions

Alaska’s health department is racing to hand out a hefty $272 million grant by October, a chunk of money that comes from a new federal program aimed at fixing rural health care across the country. The state got the largest per‑capita award in the first round of a five‑year plan that will spread $50 

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Corporate Leaders Face a New Kind of Scandal

A recent wave of documents has exposed how many top executives were linked to a notorious figure, raising questions about who knew what and when. The fallout is already visible: a senior lawyer at a major bank announced her exit after it emerged she had stayed in contact with the man until 2019, eve

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

The Heavy Price Tag of Head and Neck Cancers

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread

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Feb 15 2026COMMUNITY

Port Richmond Community Center Gets Big Boost for Major Upgrade

A historic community center in Port Richmond is getting a much-needed face-lift, thanks to a big chunk of federal cash. The center, which has been a go-to spot for locals for decades, is set to get a serious upgrade. The $2. 5 million grant is part of a larger federal spending plan. It's a big deal

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Canada's Stance on Iran: A Shift in Diplomacy

Canada is making waves in international politics with its firm stance on Iran. The country's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, made it clear that Canada won't restore diplomatic ties with Iran unless there's a change in government. This statement was made during an interview in Germany, where A

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Why Nursing Research Often Takes a Back Seat

Nursing research is often praised but not always prioritized in hospitals and healthcare settings. This is a problem because it means that nursing knowledge is not always growing and improving as it should. When hospitals focus too much on getting things done quickly, they might not spend enough tim

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Feb 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family Amid Backlash

James Van Der Beek's family faced unexpected criticism after setting up a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses following his death from colorectal cancer. Despite raising over $2. 5 million, some questioned the need for financial aid, assuming fame equates to wealth. Celebrities quickly stepped in to

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