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Expanding Early Learning: Nine New Centers Open Across Central Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

In late September, a local early‑education provider announced the launch of nine fresh learning hubs spread across Lebanon, Dauphin and York counties. The new sites include 817 E. Arch St. in Palmyra, 88 S. Hershey Road and 391 Schaffner Drive in West Hanover Township, 5120 Lancaster St. in Swatara

health

Black Men in Mental Health Detention: A Fresh Look at Bias and Solutions

February 10, 2026

Recent data show that more people are being locked up under mental‑health laws, and Black men suffer the most. Old studies keep repeating the same patterns but rarely offer real fixes that are put into practice or stay relevant. A new review tackles this problem by looking at the issue through the e

crime

Crime Slows When It Gets Cold in Cleveland

February 10, 2026

Cleveland’s winter chill is more than a nuisance for pipes and sidewalks; it also seems to keep many offenders inside. Recent studies show that violent crimes—like assaults and robberies—tend to climb during warm months, while they drop when temperatures dip. Data from 2021‑2025 reveal that th

finance

Lost in the Gift Card Graveyard

February 10, 2026

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

politics

New York Faces 18 Cold‑Related Deaths in Recent Winter

February 10, 2026

The city’s winter has taken a heavy toll, with 18 residents losing their lives to the harsh cold. City officials have reacted strongly, calling for more help and tighter oversight of outreach efforts. The mayor has pledged to keep families in mind while criticizing the current approach to home

lifestyle

Fire in Perry County Leaves Home and Pets Destroyed

February 10, 2026

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

business

Big Move in Offshore Rigs: Transocean to Buy Valaris

February 10, 2026

Transocean is set to acquire the offshore drilling firm Valaris for about $5. 8 billion, a deal that will expand the combined company’s fleet to 73 rigs worldwide. The purchase comes at a time when oilfield services are looking for ways to cope with tighter budgets and higher operating costs. The t

entertainment

Director’s Return: A Film, a Fight with AI, and the Reality of Hollywood

February 10, 2026

The director who once sailed ships across seas of gold is back on the big screen after a nine‑year pause. His new movie, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, ” finally ends the long silence that began with his 2017 release. The story follows Sam Rockwell’s character, a future‑traveller who tries to stop

finance

Botswana Eyes Growth After Diamond Dip

February 10, 2026

The government announced that the country’s economy is expected to rise by 3. 1 % in 2026, signalling a comeback after two years of decline. This outlook follows a sharp drop in global demand for natural diamonds, which has hurt Botswana’s main source of income. Diamonds normally provide about

finance

Japan’s Finance Minister Opens Door on Reserve Funds for Tax Cuts

February 10, 2026

Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its foreign‑currency reserves to help pay for upcoming reductions in food sales tax. At a press briefing, she said that excess funds from the $1. 4 trillion reserve pool have historically been moved into t