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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Italy's Tax Haven Appeal: Why the Rich Are Flocking

Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Navient's Long-Awaited Reparations Begin

Money is finally moving to those wronged by Navient, but not without a long delay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started sending out payments to borrowers after a deal was struck in 2024. Navient, a major student loan servicer, agreed to pay $120 million, with $100 million goin

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Electric Ships: The Future of Global Trade?

Electric vehicles are not just for roads. They are now sailing the seas. The Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a container ship, is a game-changer. It's the first of its kind. It runs on electricity, not diesel. This ship can carry 740 containers. That's a lot of cargo! The ship has 10 big batteries. They are li

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Euro Leaders Aim to Make the Euro a Bigger Global Player

The euro is getting a new mission. Finance leaders from the euro‑area want the single currency to play a larger part in global markets. They say that political moves, especially from the United States, are turning money into a weapon. The euro has already lost some ground to the U. S. dolla

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Feb 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

How a Small Activewear Brand Made Millions in Minutes

SET Active, a brand that started in 2018, is making waves in the activewear industry. The founder, Lindsey Carter, noticed a gap in the market. Most brands were focusing on fitness enthusiasts or technical niches. She wanted to create activewear for everyday women. The brand's unique approach has he

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Willamette Valley: A Chance for Snow This Week?

This week, northwest Oregon is in for a chillier and wetter spell. The big question on everyone's mind is whether snow will actually reach the Willamette Valley floor, affecting places like Portland, Salem, and Eugene. There's also curiosity about how this weather might impact schools in nearby area

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Mississippi's Recent Tornadoes: What We Know and What's Next

Mississippi has seen a series of tornadoes recently, but the good news is that no one was hurt. There were five tornadoes confirmed, and they were not very strong. Most of them were rated EF-1, with wind speeds between 100 and 110 mph. One was an EF-0, with winds up to 85 mph. These tornadoes hit i

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

California Braces for Major Snow and Rain

California is about to experience a significant weather shift. After a long period of dry and warm days, the state is now expecting a week of heavy rain and snow. The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive a massive amount of snow. Forecasters predict that between 4 to 8 feet of snow could

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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

Hunger on Campus: Why Students Go Without

Students in higher education often struggle with getting enough food. This is a big problem because it affects their health and ability to learn. But there is not much research on why this happens. Without understanding the root causes, it is hard to create solutions that really help. Food insecuri

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