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Billionaire Offices and Their 2025 Stock Choices

February 26, 2026

Private wealth teams closed the year with a mix of bold moves and cautious bets. Some went big on sports, others on tech or crypto, showing how varied their strategies can be. One firm raised its stake in a famous English football club. Although the news drew attention, the owners say their share i

finance

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

February 26, 2026

A family in Kansas has taken a nonprofit to court over a $21 million donor‑advised fund (DAF) that was started by the father in 2005. The son, who has been the sole advisor since his mother’s death, says the sponsor—WaterStone—has stopped letting him see the account and has ignored his grant request

health

Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

February 26, 2026

Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo

politics

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

February 26, 2026

In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic

technology

AI Power Plant Noise Shakes Mississippi Town

February 26, 2026

A quiet road in Southaven, Miss. , turned into a nonstop roar when Elon Musk’s company installed 18 methane turbines last summer. The machines, meant to feed the electricity demands of new AI data centers, started humming day and night, upsetting residents who had never heard such loud machinery in

business

Old Buildings, New Money: A $1 Billion Gamble on the East Coast

February 26, 2026

In a market where building new apartments is hard and expensive, one developer has chosen to buy old ones instead. Bozzuto Group teamed up with Invesco to put a billion dollars into existing multifamily homes on the East Coast. These buildings have lost value but can be refreshed and made competit

celebrities

Stars Celebrate Their Special Day on February 26

February 26, 2026

The calendar marks another day for the world’s favorite performers to turn a year older. The spotlight falls on singers, actors and directors who have made an impact in music and film. A notable voice is Michael Bolton, who turns 73 today. He has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations for his work

business

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

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

environment

Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

February 26, 2026

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

politics

EU Boosts Funds to Help Women Access Abortions

February 26, 2026

The European Union announced a new plan to increase financial help for women who need abortions. This move follows a year‑long campaign that gathered more than one million citizens from all 27 member states. The supporters pushed for greater support in countries where abortion laws are strict. Comm

Billionaire Offices and Their 2025 Stock Choices

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle

Health Bills, Family Bills: A Real Life Money Fight

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

AI Power Plant Noise Shakes Mississippi Town

Old Buildings, New Money: A $1 Billion Gamble on the East Coast

Stars Celebrate Their Special Day on February 26

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

Engineers: Quiet Builders of Tomorrow

EU Boosts Funds to Help Women Access Abortions

The Donor‑Fund Fight: A $21 Million Family Legal Battle