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White House Talks About College Sports Future

February 27, 2026

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

sports

A New Chapter for Jontay Porter After NBA Ban

February 27, 2026

Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th

business

Miller Wins Top Spot in Washington DC White‑Collar Law Ranking

February 27, 2026

Andrew Miller, a partner at the long‑standing firm Baron & Budd, has earned a spot in the 2026 Legal 500 Washington DC White‑Collar Crime Guide. The guide is part of a new U. S. Elite City series that looks at how lawyers perform in key areas across the country. Miller was judged against national st

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

politics

Germany Gives Military Power to Stop Drones

February 27, 2026

The German parliament recently passed a new rule that lets the army step in when drones fly over the country. The move comes after more and more drone sightings were reported since Russia started fighting Ukraine. A change to the air‑security law was approved with support from both sides of parli

politics

Pak vs Taliban: Who Holds the Power on the Battlefield?

February 27, 2026

The night before, fighting across the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border grew sharper. Both sides say they lost many fighters, and Pakistan’s defence chief called the situation an “open war. ” This shows why people keep asking how the two armies compare. Pakistan’s military is built on steady recruitment

politics

States Blocked From Losing Food Aid Funding Over Data Demands

February 27, 2026

A federal judge in San Francisco stopped the Trump administration from cutting off money to 22 states that run food stamp programs. The move came after the Department of Agriculture (USDA) asked those states to hand over personal data on millions of people receiving aid. The judge said the USDA’s

politics

Central Bankers vs. Politicians: A Tug‑of‑War Over Money Rules

February 27, 2026

Central bankers are standing their ground against politicians who want a say in how money is handled. In the U. S. , Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced repeated criticism from President Donald Trump, who says high rates hurt growth. Across Europe, the pressure looks different: some officials ar

education

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

February 27, 2026

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

education

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

February 27, 2026

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and