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Pets Bring Joy to Seniors, but Costs Are Rising

February 25, 2026

Older people often feel a strong bond with their pets. A recent survey shows that 83 % of adults over 50 say their animals give them a reason to get up. This is higher than the 73 % recorded seven years ago. Pets also help seniors stay connected. Seventy percent of owners said their animal

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

science

Hydrogen Turbine Breaks Record, Powering a Greener Future

February 18, 2026

A new German invention has pushed the limits of gas turbines. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology built a compressorless turbine that ran for 303 seconds—longer than NASA’s previous record of 250 seconds. Unlike conventional turbines, which waste half their energy compressing air,

crime

Big Money, Big Parties: How a Convicted Man Still Paid for Fame

February 15, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein, even after his 2008 sex‑crime conviction, kept donating large sums to a Harvard‑linked club called the Hasty Pudding Institute. The club, which runs a social group, plays theater and sings a cappella, accepted yearly gifts of at least $50, 000. Because of these payments, Epstein

lifestyle

Marrying Early: A Fresh Look at Love and Life Choices

February 15, 2026

A quarterback who is still in his twenties has sparked a new conversation about getting married before the age of thirty. His name is Drake Maye, and he joined a Super Bowl team while still very young. Last summer, he tied the knot with his high‑school sweetheart, Ann Michael Maye, and he talked o

politics

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

February 11, 2026

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

politics

Tariffs Hit Households Hard, Costs Rising

February 11, 2026

A new study shows that American families will see a sharp rise in their grocery bills due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports from more than 180 countries. The report, released by a nonpartisan research group, estimates that the average U. S. household will pay an extra $1, 000 in 2

politics

Washington Prepares Gaza Peace Meeting on Feb 19

February 7, 2026

The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T

science

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

February 7, 2026

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman