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Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

February 23, 2026

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest

celebrities

Inside the Chaos of a Classic Sitcom

February 23, 2026

A decade ago, a young actress stepped into the shoes of Becky Conner on a beloved comedy show. She found herself in an environment that felt more like a high‑pressure laboratory than a friendly set. The atmosphere was charged, and tensions ran deep among writers and the show’s co‑creator. The actre

politics

Controversy Rises as Sheriff Voices Alarm Over Political Tension

February 23, 2026

Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County and a candidate for California’s Republican nomination, recently appeared on a national news program to discuss what he sees as growing hostility toward law enforcement and political leaders. He described the current climate in the United States as “polit

politics

Students Stand Up in Tehran While U. S. Eyes Escalation

February 23, 2026

In Tehran, a new wave of student protests has begun to unfold after the government’s harsh crackdown earlier this year. For three consecutive days, students at major universities have taken to the streets, chanting slogans and demanding change. At Tehran University, voices rose against the regime’s

politics

Birthright Citizenship: Soil Beats Blood

February 23, 2026

The U. S. Constitution says anyone born on American soil and under its flag is a citizen, no matter who their parents are. This rule does not care about race, gender, religion, or whether the parents are U. S. citizens. It simply looks at where a baby is born and that the country’s flag is abo

business

College Audit Uncovers Oversight Gaps, Not Missing Funds

February 23, 2026

College officials say a recent forensic audit found no missing money and that the institution is still in “excellent fiscal condition” while building reserves, yet it also revealed serious failures in financial oversight that left trustees unaware of millions in transactions. The audit was ordered a

politics

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

February 23, 2026

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa

politics

A New Film Pitch From a Political Insider

February 23, 2026

The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑

finance

A Curious Look at Why Jeffrey Epstein Wanted Vatican Money Secrets

February 23, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein’s name keeps popping up in the news, but new emails reveal he had a particular interest in the Vatican Bank during the big 2012‑2013 church shake‑up. In one letter, he forwarded a report by journalist Edward Jay Epstein that talked about the Pope’s resignation and the change in leade

opinion

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

February 23, 2026

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has gone too far left and thinks Trump is misjudged. He spoke on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, pointing out how some actors now label anyone who is a “traditional Democrat” as extremist. Quaid noted that the term “Nazi” has been used to describe people who are not o