26 Feb 2026, 3:23 pm
Virginia Democrats in House backing redistricting proposal
Virginia Democrats in the U.S. House are urging voters to support a constitutional amendment that would permit redistricting ahead of the midterm elections after a state judge recently imposed a temporarily block on the referendum. The judge’s emergency injunction remains in effect until March 18, past the beginning of the early voting period starting on……
26 Feb 2026, 3:21 pm
Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals he was crew member with medical issue
NASA brought Crew-11 home from the International Space Station early due to a medical event.
26 Feb 2026, 3:19 pm
Venezuela’s long road back to oil relevance
Amena’s viewVenezuela wants its oil industry back. Its interim president Delcy Rodríguez also wants sanctions relief and sovereignty while preserving the nation’s identity as an anti-imperialist state.I’m in Caracas — a 24-hour trip from my home base in Dubai — as part of a visit organized by the African Energy Chamber, and have met with private-sector executives, ministers, top officials at state oil company PDVSA, and Rodríguez. Our trip came shortly a…
26 Feb 2026, 3:15 pm
‘These People Are Kind Of Crazy’: JD Vance Dunks On Democrats Who Refused To Stand For Victims At SOTU
Vice President J.D. Vance skewered Democrats on Thursday for refusing to stand up to support victims of high-profile violent crimes during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The Democrats remained seated when Trump acknowledged Dalilah Coleman, a 6-year-old girl who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a vehicle accident caused by an illegal alien, and the mother of Iryna Zarutska, who was murdered on a train in North Carolina. Vance condemned th…
26 Feb 2026, 3:13 pm
Walz unveils antifraud package after Trump administration freezes Minnesota Medicaid funds
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Thursday unveiled a legislative package intended to mitigate fraud a day after the Trump administration paused $259.5 million in Medicaid funds for the North Star State.  Walz’s package would create a new statute that increases penalties for public fraud by 20 percent and extend statutes of limitations to seven……
26 Feb 2026, 3:03 pm
Hillary Clinton says she has no knowledge to help Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee in New York on Thursday about the Jeffrey Epstein files.
26 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Reconciliation bill subsidizes fossil fuels by $3.5B each year, Democratic report finds
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act subsidizes fossil fuels by an average of $3.5 billion each year, according to a new report from Senate Budget Committee Democrats. An analysis that was first shared with The Hill tabulated both official and unofficial estimates of the impacts of the bill’s pro-fossil fuel policies and averaged them over a 10-year period. The report only looks at provisions……
26 Feb 2026, 2:59 pm
The Camden City School District hosts career and technical education fair for middle school students
The fair allows students to engage in live demonstrations led by current high school CTE students.
26 Feb 2026, 2:58 pm
Trump Urged to Declare Emergency Before Midterms
Washington Post: “Pro-Trump activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a 17-page draft executive order that claims China interfered in the 2020 election as a basis to declare a national emergency that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.”…
26 Feb 2026, 2:57 pm
How American children became picky eaters
American children in the 19th century relished bold flavors—spicy sauces, sharp vinegars, and hearty, robust dishes. They gobbled up organ meats and happily ate beets, cabbage, and rutabagas. They even drank coffee. Fast forward to today: Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many young people so fussy about what’s on their plates? Historian Helen Zoe Veit challenges the notion that children are naturally picky eaters. She argues that processed fo…
26 Feb 2026, 2:54 pm
Most Have Little Faith in Trump to Use Military Force
Roughly half of Americans say they’re at least very concerned about Iran’s nuclear program, a new AP poll finds. But 56% have little to no faith in President Trump’s judgment on using force abroad.
26 Feb 2026, 2:48 pm
Mortgage rates fall below 6 percent for first time in more than 3 years
Mortgage rates fell below 6 percent on Thursday for the first time in more than three years, marking an opening for homebuyers as inflation cools.  Currently, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaging 5.98 percent, down .03 points from last week, according to Freddie Mac.  Last year, the rate averaged 6.76 percent.  “This lower rate environment……
26 Feb 2026, 2:46 pm
Whistleblower: Kash Patel tied up FBI resources during Kirk investigation?  
When a political activist is murdered on a college campus, the American people expect the FBI to move immediately.
26 Feb 2026, 2:46 pm
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers
Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that the retailer caused its delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars worth of earnings by deceiving them about their pay and tips they could make, the commission said in a statement on Thursday.Joined by 11 states Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin the FTC al…
26 Feb 2026, 2:45 pm
Blind Item #13
On top of the really stupid cosplay trip the alliterate one did this week, she also kept eating and drinking throughout the day and seemed oblivious to Ramadan. Plus, she did her whole one swallow thing. Bottle of water and one swallow. Then gives the bottle back. But, next time she wants water, she wants a fresh cold bottle. Repeats the process. Has she heard of a Stanley.
26 Feb 2026, 2:43 pm
Organisers of pro-Palestine march in London accused of defying police orders
Two organisers of a pro-Palestinian march in London last January have been accused in court of intentionally defying police orders restricting the location of their rally. But lawyers for Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal say those restrictions were unlawful – and they never should have been arrested. Campaigners say the case could have much wider implications for the future of peaceful protest in the UK.
26 Feb 2026, 2:42 pm
The Case for Weightlifting Shoes
If you’ve moved beyond machines in your strength training journey and are getting under a heavy barbell to do squats, cleans, or presses, you may have wondered if you should get yourself a pair of weightlifting shoes. If you’ve started to work with significant weight, you really should. Here’s why weightlifting shoes matter and what they do. Weightlifting Shoes Do Three Jobs A weightlifting shoe does three things, and all three can significantly improve your l…
26 Feb 2026, 2:42 pm
Stephen A. Smith Says Democrats ‘Fell Into Trap’ At Trump Speech
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith took aim at Democratic lawmakers following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, arguing their response handed the president a political advantage. According to Fox News, while speaking on his show “Straight Shooter,” Smith said Trump anticipated the reaction from his opponents and used it to his benefit. “Donald Trump, when he asks the question about cheering and asking about protecting American citiz…
26 Feb 2026, 2:41 pm
Prince Harry calls for aid corridors to be opened in Gaza
Prince Harry has told this programme that food and medical aid corridors urgently need to be opened to help people in Gaza. The Duke of Sussex was speaking in Jordan where he and Meghan met children at a refugee camp at the invitation of the director-general of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus.
26 Feb 2026, 2:38 pm
Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack
Soham schoolgirl killer Ian Huntley has suffered serious head injuries from being attacked in prison with a metal bar. Durham police said a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted this morning at HMP Frankland before being rushed to hospital. The former school caretaker killed 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in 2002.
26 Feb 2026, 2:36 pm
Trump Admin to Pause Medicaid Funding to Minnesota Because of Fraud Concerns
(MedPage Today) -- Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on...
26 Feb 2026, 2:36 pm
US Olympic hockey team trashed by liberal media for meeting with Trump? Crazy. 
And mainstream media wonders why so many Americans hate them? …
26 Feb 2026, 2:35 pm
Black Woman Shuts Down White Democrat Voter Suggesting Minorities Can’t Handle Voter ID Requirements
A black Republican woman refuted a white Democratic man’s suggestion Wednesday that a voter identification law was probably designed to stop minorities from voting. The black woman’s rebuttal occurred during a voter panel on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show.” It followed the Democratic panelist characterizing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as a “voter suppression” bill. WATCH: “An act like the SAVE Act is very likely more aimed a…
26 Feb 2026, 2:34 pm
Stephen A. Smith: Trump has been ‘playing’ Democrats ‘like a fiddle’
Sports personality Stephen A. Smith said Wednesday that President Trump has been “playing” Democrats “like a fiddle” for more than a decade, pointing to comments in Trump’s State of the Union address about immigrants living in the country illegally. “And he’s making the claim that you hate him so much, you’re devoid of objectivity, and……
26 Feb 2026, 2:34 pm
US, Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks
U.S. and Iranian officials on Thursday made “significant progress” in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, said Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi as the threat of war looms over the Middle East.  Oman served as a mediator between the U.S. and Iranian officials for the latest round of talks, which took place at the Omani diplomatic……
26 Feb 2026, 2:32 pm
Jeffrey Epstein ‘had no dealings’ with Bill Clinton during his time as president, says former advisor
We spoke to Doug Sosnik, who served as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton for six years.
26 Feb 2026, 2:31 pm
Belgian court suspends new asylum rules in blow to 'strictest migration policy yet'
The ruling by Belgium’s Constitutional Court suspended recently introduced asylum rules, in a blow to Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s attempts to introduce Belgium's “strictest migration policy yet”.
26 Feb 2026, 2:31 pm
Hillary Clinton testifies she ‘had no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes
In a furious opening statement Hillary Clinton says she didn’t encounter Epstein, never flew on his plane or visited any of his properties. Like every decent person, she says, she is horrified by his and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes. The former First Lady, Secretary of State and Presidential candidate is giving evidence today before it is her husband’s turn tomorrow. But before going in she accused the members of the House Oversight Committee of institutional fa…
26 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
Building the Haxocorder
The Haxophone is an open source MIDI saxophone project that has achieved some popularity. It’s caught the attention of [Shieladixon] not because she is a saxophonist but because she plays the recorder and is dissatisfied with existing MIDI recorder peripherals. She’s set about modifying the device to produce the Haxocorder, a better MIDI recorder. The video below the break is the third of a series, of which part one and part two deal with the Haxophone and the s…
26 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
Blind Item #12
The "husband" of the foreign born celebrity/reality star with lots of kids, is selling a sex tape of the pair.
26 Feb 2026, 2:27 pm
Womer No Longer Running for 77th State House District
A Philipsburg Democrat who planned to challenge state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, in the May primary for the 77th State House District has dropped out of the race. Zach Womer confirmed in an email to StateCollege.com and a Facebook post on Thursday morning that he would not pursue his campaign. He initially announced plans to run in July, saying he wanted to ensure Pennsylvania "represents the interests of the working men and women that call it home," an…
26 Feb 2026, 2:26 pm
Skier pulled alive from deep snow at Lake Tahoe resort, tense video shows: 'We saw them in time'
After more than 20 heart-stopping seconds, two skiers uncovered the person's face from deep snow.
26 Feb 2026, 2:25 pm
Lawsuit Levels Explosive Claims Against Crispin Glover
A woman identified only as Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles, accusing actor Crispin Glover of battery, fraud, and a series of other alleged offenses. According to court documents obtained by Fox News, the complaint describes a relationship that Doe says began online years ago and escalated after she moved from the United Kingdom to California.  She claims she was promised employment and housing if she agreed to work as Glover’s assistant in…
26 Feb 2026, 2:22 pm
Senate Democrat: Trump lacks ‘clear objective’ for Iran
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Thursday the Trump administration lacks a “clear objective” with respect to its pressure campaign toward Iran.  “The president hasn’t made the case to the American public, and they don’t have a clear objective,” Kaine said on MS NOW. “This looks like Iraq, which was a disaster, but without the work……
26 Feb 2026, 2:21 pm
Video shows skier dangling from chairlift at California ski resort
Stunning video shows a skier hanging off a ski lift in Big Bear as two others held her by her arms.
26 Feb 2026, 2:21 pm
Mom fed kids THC gummies to 'calm them for personal time' during overnight visits
Inset: Stephany L. Mogg (Saginaw County Sheriff's Office). Background: Saginaw County Jail (Google Maps). A 34-year-old mother in Michigan will spend a year in jail for regularly giving her three young children THC gummies during visits to keep them "calm" so she could have "personal time." Saginaw County Circuit Judge Manvel Trice III on Monday ordered Stephany Leanette Mogg to serve 12 months in a state correctional facility for repeatedly providing the drug to he…
26 Feb 2026, 2:20 pm
US-Iran talks end after 'significant progress', mediator says
The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
26 Feb 2026, 2:20 pm
Firefox 148 Lets You Kill All AI Features in One Click
Mozilla has released Firefox 148 for Windows, macOS and Linux, bringing a new AI Settings section that lets users disable all of the browser's AI-powered features in one click and then selectively re-enable the ones they actually want, such as the local translation tool that works locally rather than in the cloud. The update also patches more than 50 security vulnerabilities -- none known to be under active exploitation -- over half of which Mozilla classifies as…
26 Feb 2026, 2:19 pm
Walmart cottage cheese recalled in 24 states over pasteurization concerns
Three types of Walmart's Great Value brand cottage cheese are being recalled in 24 states over concerns the products may not have been properly pasteurized.The Food and Drug Administration said the cheese's manufacturer, Saputo Cheese USA, discovered the issue during what it called "pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises" and then voluntarily issued the recall.ICYMI | Peanut butter recalled after plastic pieces found in productionThe affected products were sold betwe…
26 Feb 2026, 2:19 pm
Paris Hilton’s Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act was supposed to address behavioral programs. Did it?
More than a year after former President Joe Biden signed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act into law targeting the abuses children faced in the troubled teen industry, children are still alleging they faced abuse at the behavioral programs. Supporters of the law say more work is needed to protect those placed in the programs.  Reality television star-turned activist Paris Hilton pushed Congress to pass her law establishing federal oversight and accountability f…
26 Feb 2026, 2:18 pm
Bugatti Unveils the W16 Mistral ‘La Perle Rare’
The Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘La Perle Rare’ is a bespoke, one-of-one roadster that serves as the definitive farewell to the iconic W16 engine era. Created through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program, it represents the intersection of elite performance and high art. By combining heritage-inspired craftsmanship with a client’s specific creative vision, Bugatti has transformed this hypercar into a “profoundly personal” masterpiece that transcends traditional automotiv…
26 Feb 2026, 2:17 pm
Another California Icon Flees — Public Storage Ditches Golden State For Texas
Another California-founded business is relocating its headquarters out of state, this time to Texas. Public Storage, a real estate investment trust specializing in self-storage facilities, was founded in 1972 in San Diego County and expanded to operate more than 3,000 facilities across 43 states. In a February statement, the company announced it will move its headquarters from Glendale, California, to Frisco, Texas. The relocation comes amid a CEO transition and a n…
26 Feb 2026, 2:15 pm
What to know about Cuba firefight that killed 4 aboard US boat
A shootout aboard a U.S. boat in Cuban waters on Wednesday resulted in four deaths and six injuries that have raised already high territorial tensions with between Cuba and the U.S. …
26 Feb 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
This Love Island guy was going to be invited back, but couldn't go because he didn't want to be without his drugs for that long.
26 Feb 2026, 2:15 pm
Leaked Photo Brought Hillary Clinton’s Closed-Door Epstein Testimony To Abrupt Halt
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was temporarily halted on Thursday after Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert sent an unauthorized photograph to a conservative podcaster. The House Oversight Committee brought the deposition to an abrupt close after Boebert sent a photograph to podcaster Benny Johnson, who posted the photograph on X, though the hearing later proceeded. NEW: An advisor to the Clinton’s jus…
26 Feb 2026, 2:14 pm
NFL star Damar Hamlin co-hosts Health Heath event in Center City
The N-F-L player teamed up with Abbott HeartMates, a program that celebrates the bravery of those battling heart conditions, and the care-givers offering them inspiration and hope.
26 Feb 2026, 2:14 pm
Cellmate detained after inmate convicted of sexual assault found dead at California prison
California prison officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated man at California State Prison, Sacramento, as a homicide, authorities announced Wednesday.Staff found 49-year-old John Cisneros unresponsive in his cell at about 9:15 p.m. Feb. 23, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).Medical personnel began life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead just before 10 p.m.AMERICAN RELEASED FROM INDONESIA JAIL AFT…
26 Feb 2026, 2:14 pm
Will The US Attack Iran?
US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?
26 Feb 2026, 2:12 pm
King Charles asked to step in as illegal site 'making life a living hell'
A local resident has written a petition in hopes of getting their area cleared of over 25,000 tonnes of rubbish, an area which King Charles owns.Bolton House Road, in Wigan, is said to have all the rubbish in a concentrated area partially owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, the private estate that the King inherited. Nicha Rowson, a local to the area, has started a petition to demand that the site is cleaned up, her petition reads: “25,000 tonnes of rubbish has been…
26 Feb 2026, 2:11 pm
Democratic Candidate Unveils Attack Ad Against Herself
Kat Abughazaleh (D), who is running in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, launched an attack ad against herself.
26 Feb 2026, 2:11 pm
Deeper ocean ecosystems are unique – and uniquely vulnerable without better protection
Author provided, CC BY-NC-NDNew Zealand’s earlier efforts to safeguard marine or coastal environments, particularly as marine reserves and marine protected areas, typically focused on shallow ecosystems, largely because that is where most data exists. But following the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act last year, it was good to see many deep rocky reefs among the 12 new high protection areas (HPAs). These areas prohibit recreational and commerc…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
Michael Caine’s voice is iconic. Why would he sell that to AI?
Few actors are imitated as often as Michael Caine. Even Michael Caine has imitated Michael Caine. His voice has been used in birthday card greetings and been the source of jokes in various comedy sketches. It is synonymous with a certain type of Britishness. Last week, artificial intelligence company ElevenLabs announced Caine has licensed his voice to the company. It will be available on their ElevenReader app, which allows you to listen to any text in a voice of…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
Police officer’s arrest highlights private surveillance concerns over Flock cameras
A police officer in Milwaukee is facing criminal charges after he allegedly used his department’s license plate reader technology to track someone he was dating and that person’s ex. The incident is the latest controversy facing Flock Safety, a company whose cameras are used by more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. The officer, 33-year-old Josue Ayala, looked up his then-partner’s license plate 124 times between March and May last year,…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
Friday essay: I thought a 5-day solo hike would reclaim a lost self. My menopausal body had other plans
SuppliedI’ve been on the trail for three hours, the first time I fall. The coastal scrub has opened into rolling hillsides of summer-gold grass, the sea wind blustering the dry stalks. Climbing uphill has begun to take its toll, but it’s the downhill sections that bring me undone. Stepping onto dry, flattened grass, my boot shoots out and I land hard on my left side, knee cracking onto rock, shoulder wrenched sideways under the weight of my pack. I lie there,…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach
Thirdman/PexelsAccording to the latest polling, the right-wing populist party, One Nation, is gaining significant political ground. But the party has also made headlines for its controversial proposal to make new doctors complete a period of regional or rural service, in return for getting a Medicare provider number. This number is essential for accessing Medicare services such as bulk billing, where patients pay no out-of-pocket expenses for seeing a GP. One Nati…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
VGC / Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question. Last week ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, released an AI video-generating tool called Seedance 2.0 which produces high-quality film-like clips from text prompts, with a casual disregard for copyright concerns. This week Anthropic, the US compa…
26 Feb 2026, 2:10 pm
Should unis ditch group assignments?
It it time to get rid of group assignments at university? Federal Opposition education spokesperson Julian Leeser thinks so. On Thursday, he called for universities to drop group assessments entirely, arguing they are fundamentally “unfair” and “cheapen” degrees. In a speech to the Universities Australia conference in Canberra, Leeser said: Students feel, instinctively, that in many cases it is deeply unfair to assess them individually based on others…
26 Feb 2026, 2:09 pm
‘Don’t leave late’ is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why
On Demand NewsWhere are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think it’s at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, often driven by people evacuating late. One of the clearest examples comes from the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, in which 173 people lost their lives; 35 of those deaths occurred during evacuation, with many on t…
26 Feb 2026, 2:09 pm
One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new study
Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCA single street tree can potentially increase an average Sydney house price by A$30,000, our new research shows. This echoes past research showing street trees not only help boost property prices, but offer other benefits, from improved scenery and privacy to increased shade. But there’s a catch. Our analysis, published in the international Cities journal, also found that if a street tree is too close, it can actually reduce the s…
26 Feb 2026, 2:09 pm
Very Early ART Initiation in Children With HIV Could Lead to ART-Free Remission
(MedPage Today) -- Even with treatment interruption after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) at birth, aviremia could still be maintained, leading to ART-free remission in children with HIV, according to results from a phase I trial. ...
26 Feb 2026, 2:09 pm
Politicians say immigration threatens ‘Australian values’, but our research shows no one knows exactly what that means
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and new Liberal leader Angus Taylor have invoked “Australian values” to justify taking a hard line on immigration, especially from countries that supposedly don’t share our values. The phrase summons comforting and nostalgic images of football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars, but politicians are rarely asked to spell out what our national values actually are. When they do, they are often talking about different thing…
26 Feb 2026, 2:08 pm
Cardi B tells followers in Texas to vote for Crockett over Talarico
Rapper Cardi B urged her followers on Instagram to vote next week for Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Texas) over state Rep. James Talarico in the Texas Democratic primary for the Senate. “Listen up, y’all, early primary voting is happening right now in Texas, and we need Jasmine Crockett to win. She is running for U.S. Senate,”……
26 Feb 2026, 2:06 pm
Watch: Season 3 of Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback' to premiere on March 22
Season 3 of Lisa Kudrow's comedy "The Comeback" is slated to premiere on HBO March 22. It first premiered on the cable network in 2005.
26 Feb 2026, 2:06 pm
NASA astronaut reveals he was the one who had a medical issue that led to crew's early return to Earth
Astronaut Mike Fincke said in a statement issued by NASA on Wednesday that he was the individual who experienced a medical issue that resulted in Crew-11's early return from the International Space Station last month."On Jan. 7, while aboard the International Space Station, I experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from my incredible crewmates. Thanks to their quick response and the guidance of our NASA flight surgeons, my status quickly stabi…
26 Feb 2026, 2:05 pm
Trump’s IRS Broke the Law 42,695 Times
A federal judge has found that the Internal Revenue Service violated federal law “approximately 42,695 times” when it shared confidential taxpayer addresses with immigration enforcement officials last summer, the Washington Post reports.
26 Feb 2026, 2:04 pm
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Doesn’t Have the Votes
“Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, does not yet have the votes for confirmation following a testy Senate health committee hearing on her nomination Wednesday,” Politico reports.
26 Feb 2026, 2:04 pm
Live updates: Hillary Clinton deposition briefly halted over photo leak; US, Iran talk in Geneva
The deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was briefly paused on Thursday after a GOP member of the Oversight Committee shared a photo from inside the deposition. Conservative influencer Benny Johnson posted a photo of Clinton to X that he said was provided by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), which a Clinton spokesperson said……
26 Feb 2026, 2:01 pm
Judge Refuses to Block Trump’s Ballroom Project
“A federal judge has again rebuffed preservationists’ attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s plan to build a massive ballroom atop the site of the now-demolished East Wing of the White House,” Politico reports. “However, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon left open the possibility that he could still take action to halt the controversial project if opponents reframe their legal claims.”…
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source
In the search for more, new and cleaner sources of energy, a largely untapped resource is emerging: natural hydrogen.
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Government Claims Cost of Electricity is Falling. It’s Not
As the new energy price cap is announced, the Government (and BBC) claim the cost of electricity is falling. Don't you believe it, says Paul Homewood. Some of the Net Zero costs have just been switched to general taxes. The post Government Claims Cost of Electricity is Falling. It’s Not appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
This Housewife runs the subreddit about her franchise which is why you never see anything bad about her on it. Plus, lots of people being banned.
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
States take aim at data center electric rates. Here’s why it won’t lower your bill
As the data center boom takes hold, lawmakers in dozens of states are looking to blunt the impact of high electricity prices.  “There's going to be a tremendous need for new electricity, new infrastructure to serve data centers and other large loads,” said Daniel Tait, research and communications director at the Energy and Policy Institute, a national nonprofit that monitors the electric utility industry. Electricity rates are already a major driver of inflatio…
26 Feb 2026, 1:59 pm
Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals he was crew member with medical issue
NASA brought Crew-11 home from the International Space Station early due to a medical event.
26 Feb 2026, 1:58 pm
'A legend slips into the sea!' GB News star 'close to tears' after Cornish brewery announces closure
Martin Daubney was left "close to tears" after a Cornish brewery was announced to close - a cut which will cause 50 job losses in the process.American brewing company Molson Coors said Sharp's Brewery, based in Rock, would close by the end of 2026 since the site was "no longer financially sustainable". Managing director Simon Kerry confirmed 200 staff would be made redundant across the firm - and 50 would be those employed at the Rock brewery.Speaking about the clos…
26 Feb 2026, 1:57 pm
Uber Eats driver who just made his final delivery was killed by his own van during random carjacking, police say
Background: News footage of the scene in Chicago, Ill., where Daniel Figueroa was found dead on Feb. 23 (WLS). Inset (left): Montoya Perry (Chicago Police Department). Inset (right): Daniel Figueroa (GoFundMe). An Illinois man working two jobs to support his family was fatally struck by his own delivery van after being carjacked, police said. The Chicago Police Department announced in a press release on Tuesday that 33-year-old Montoya Perry was arrested in connecti…
26 Feb 2026, 1:55 pm
Did Exercise Really Help Your Hip Osteoarthritis Patients?
(MedPage Today) -- Common tools for gauging disease severity in osteoarthritis (OA) such as the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) are good for quantifying patients' baseline status and changes over time -...
26 Feb 2026, 1:54 pm
Man accused of setting fires to ‘kill spiders,' blaze damages several homes
A Pennsylvania man is wanted after allegedly setting fires in his own home in an attempt to “kill spiders,” sparking a blaze that quickly spread to neighboring homes. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, officers responded to Uncus Lane in Poconos Pines after receiving reports of a fire. When officers arrived on the scene, police said they found the fire had started in one townhome and spread to three other connect…
26 Feb 2026, 1:52 pm
Why You May Need a Houston Car Accident Lawyer
At a time when there are more cars on the road than ever, avoiding an accident can seem impossible, especially in a big city like Houston. Unfortunately, there are moments when accidents are unavoidable, and knowing your legal rights and responsibilities is crucial for protecting yourself in the aftermath. Having a qualified Houston car accident lawyer is important during this time, not only to ensure that your rights are secured but also to receive rightful compens…
26 Feb 2026, 1:51 pm
Did Romania's 'King of TikTok' Really Sway a Presidential Election?
Meet Bogdan Peschir, the crypto trader who allegedly traded virtual "fire phoenixes" to try and swing the Romanian presidential election. [Archive] Using nearly $1 million in TikTok gifts to recruit an army of influencers, the user known as "Bogpr" helped catapult a fringe, far-right candidate from 1% in the polls to a shocking first-place victory in the first round runoff. Romanian intelligence suggests this was a masterclass in Russian hybrid warfare, complete wit…
26 Feb 2026, 1:49 pm
Rachel Reeves’s mansion tax prompts early market distortion with 83 per cent of offers now under £2million
Labour’s planned mansion tax is already influencing behaviour at the top end of the housing market more than two years before it comes into force.New analysis from Hamptons shows in February, 83 per cent of offers made on homes priced within 10 per cent of the £2million threshold were submitted below that level.That marks a sharp increase from 64 per cent recorded in the same month a year earlier.The pattern is also reflected in completed transactions, with sales…
26 Feb 2026, 1:48 pm
Ex-nonprofit boss allegedly swiped $1.2M meant for homeless programs to fund lavish lifestyle, DA says
Millions of taxpayer dollars meant to help San Francisco’s homeless population were allegedly siphoned off by the longtime head of a city-funded nonprofit — money prosecutors said instead helped bankroll a luxury lifestyle.Gwendolyn Westbrook, 71, the former chief executive of the United Council of Human Services (UCHS), has been charged with nine felonies, including misappropriation of public funds, grand theft and filing false California tax returns, the San F…
26 Feb 2026, 1:47 pm
Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa
Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief.
26 Feb 2026, 1:46 pm
France strengthens grip on Britain’s energy market in £10billion deal for London power network
French energy company ENGIE has agreed a £10.5billion takeover of UK Power Networks in one of the largest transactions in Britain’s energy sector in more than a decade.The acquisition gives control of London’s electricity distribution network to a company in which the French state holds around 24 per cent, making it the anchor shareholder with significant voting rights.The transaction values UK Power Networks at an enterprise value of £15.8billion and will mak…
26 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
Mother found lying on top of dead 6-year-old daughter after stabbing her 20 times with kitchen knife, cops say
Inset: April Oliva (Santa Rosa County Jail). Background: Home in the 5000 block of Nowling Drive in Milton, Florida, where she allegedly murdered her 6-year-old daughter (WEAR/YouTube). A 40-year-old Florida woman stabbed her 6-year-old daughter 20 times before calling her sister to say "something bad happened" and making comments about "evil spirits," cops say. April Oliva is facing a murder charge for the death of Valerie Oliva, according to a press release from t…
26 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
Megan Thee Stallion to play Zidler in Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge!'
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has signed on to star in the Broadway stage musical "Moulin Rouge!" from March 24 through May 17.
26 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
Man throws snowball hard enough to send NYPD officer to hospital, gets arrested
How big does a snowball have to get before throwing it lands you in handcuffs?  A 27-year-old man found out Thursday after he was arrested for taking part in a massive snowball fight in New York City’s Washington Square Park. New York Police say he was taken into custody for “assaulting our officers” by pelting them with snow and ice.  It’s unclear what the man was charged with, and the department didn’t provide more details. However, according to The Ne…
26 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
This cabinet member is the handler. He controls literally everything. He is probably worried his handler will take care of the problem he brings to the table.
26 Feb 2026, 1:44 pm
Only 33 percent of schools have recovered in either math or reading 6 years after pandemic
New research found only one in three schools have recovered in either reading or math since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools nearly six years ago.  …
26 Feb 2026, 1:43 pm
Democrat calls Noem meeting ‘heated and tense’ after call for impeachment
Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), who has been pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment, came face-to-face with her on Wednesday, demanding reforms within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the agency remains shut down. “Today, I met with Secretary Kristi Noem and, again, confronted and held her accountable for her lawlessness and violations……
26 Feb 2026, 1:43 pm
Finance worker wins £8,000 payout after quitting her job when bosses suspended her over 'dragon porn' audiobook messages
A finance worker who felt forced to resign from her role after she was suspended over WhatsApp messages about "dragon porn" audiobooks has won an £8,000 payout. The employee, Ms K Coleman, left her job at Thermoelectric Conversion Systems in Clydebank, Scotland last year after her boss went through around 30 pages of her personal conversations.The managing director at the tech firm was searching for a spreadsheet when he discovered the finance administrator's priva…
26 Feb 2026, 1:42 pm
'Inched forward': Girlfriend crushed father of her 8 kids' head in Olive Garden parking lot with new SUV while their youngest child watched, DA says
Inset: Andrea Roman (North Las Vegas Police Department). Background: The Olive Garden in North Las Vegas where Andrea Roman allegedly ran over her boyfriend's head and killed him (Google Maps). A Nevada woman is accused of intentionally running over her boyfriend and the father of her eight children — crushing his head and killing him with her new SUV — in the parking lot of an Olive Garden after the couple got into a fight. Prosecutors say the woman "inched for…
26 Feb 2026, 1:41 pm
Clive Woodward makes Shaun Edwards demand as Lawrence Dallaglio goes 'absolutely crazy'
England went into the Six Nations as one of the title favourites but have lost two of their opening three matches…
26 Feb 2026, 1:41 pm
Russian overnight attacks pound Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, dozens hurt
Russian overnight drone and missile attacks struck Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians, damaging apartment blocks and cutting heating to hundreds of homes.