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Prep baseball: Notre Dame shows off its power in 9-7 win

Troy Trejo had a tiebreaking two-run home run in the seventh inning and Jacob Madrid homered twice with four RBIs to lead the Knights past El Dorado.

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Feb 24 • 9:33 PM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Tracking the length of Trump’s State of the Union speech compared with past presidents

President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address to the 119th Congress is likely to be lengthy. Trump is expected to address the nation’s most pressing issues and the impact of his administration’s proposed policies.

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Feb 24 • 7:50 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Wrestling Legend Douglas Dies At 83

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University and the wrestling community are mourning the loss of one of the sport’s most transformative figures. Bobby Douglas — a trailblazer, champion, Olympian and Hall of Fame coach — passed away on February 24, 2026. He was 83. Born March 27, 1942, Douglas turned a fledgling West Liberty wrestling […]

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Feb 24 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • theintelligencer.net
Top Blue Water Area high school performers of the past week, Feb. 16-21

Here are the top performances from local high school athletes for the week of Feb. 16-21.

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Feb 24 • 6:40 PM EST • Sports • freep.com
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Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over proposed bill to regulate prices

Advocates say the proposed bill would improve health affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses, if passed.

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Feb 24 • 5:09 PM EST • Health • pressherald.com
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Expected to Feature Smaller Dynamic Island

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have a smaller Dynamic Island, according to Bloomberg. Over the past year, there have been mixed rumors about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will continue to feature a Dynamic Island or have a hole punch camera with under screen Face ID and no Dynamic Island, but the latest information suggests we're not getting rid of the Dynamic Island just yet.

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Feb 24 • 4:49 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
1Password plans are getting more expensive soon

1Password is increasing prices for its individual and family plans.

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Feb 24 • 4:32 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Encompass Health recognized for corporate excellence on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, today announced it has been named to the Fortune 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list and the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list. These distinctions underscore the Company's continued excellence in patient care, corporate culture and long-term performance.

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Feb 24 • 4:30 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
1Password’s annual subscription plans are getting a price hike next month

A password manager is all but necessary these days, even as passkeys continue to gain traction. But if you’re a...

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Feb 24 • 3:38 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Champions League live updates, scores: Inter Milan confident in comeback vs. Bodø/Glimt; Newcastle not looking past Qarabağ
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Feb 24 • 2:07 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
1Password is going up in price

Password managers aren’t immune from price hikes, either.

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Feb 24 • 1:41 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
1Password announces big price increases coming next month

1Password, the popular password management app, has started notifying users about big price increases coming next month.

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Feb 24 • 1:24 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao Returning for a Second Fight

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight it out in a rematch this year. According to reports, the two will battle it out on September 19 at the Spere in Las Vegas. Viewers can watch the fight live on Netflix. Although both boxers are past their prime, fans are stoked to watch them […] The post Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao Returning for a Second Fight appeared first on Reality Tea.

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Feb 24 • 8:56 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
600 people forced to sleep on grounded planes after heavy snow

Six flights were unable to take off before Munich Airport's curfew. Staffing issues then meant passengers were stranded on the planes.

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Feb 24 • 6:29 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Portland extends moratorium on large entertainment venues

City councilors passed the extension unanimously as an emergency on Monday night, saying they need more time to review a proposed "buffer zone" that would block the construction of a Live Nation concert hall downtown

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What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but financially hard up.

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Evaluating PENN Entertainment (PENN) After Prolonged Share Price Weakness And A Widely Followed Undervaluation View

Stock performance snapshot and why PENN Entertainment is on the radar PENN Entertainment (PENN) is catching investor attention after recent trading left the stock at $12.17, with returns of 3.5% over the past week but double digit declines over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The recent 1 day share price return of 6.5% decline and 7 day share price return of 3.5% sit against a weaker backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 14.7% decline,...

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Feb 24 • 5:19 AM EST • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Closed for business: Restaurants, childcare and others shutter shops amid major snowfall

Local economists said this year's winter has likely had a broader economic impact than in past years.

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Feb 24 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • newsday.com
Arc Raiders Battle Pass 3 - All Surgeon Raider Deck Rewards

Here's everything you can earn in the Surgeon Raider Deck.

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Feb 24 • 1:09 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
Justin Verlander, Miggy Tigers reunion prompts ‘unbelievable’ reaction

The Tigers brought in two franchise greats this past offseason in Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera, and the early returns have been great.

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Feb 24 • 12:24 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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El Paso, Texas high school sports scoreboard: Feb. 23-28

El Paso, Texas high school sports scoreboard: Feb. 23-28

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Victor Wembanyama blocks Pistons win streak, outplays Cade Cunningham

Victor Wembanyama pestered by swarming Detroit Pistons defense, but Devin Vassell pushed San Antonio Spurs to victory past putrid Cade Cunningham.

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Feb 23 • 10:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Star senior leads Episcopal past Newman in Division III Select playoffs

“I knew she would be ready. She’s a senior. She doesn’t want to go home.”

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Feb 23 • 9:15 PM EST • Sports • nola.com
Finally off the schneid, Mavericks face struggling Nets

In the month that passed between their last two wins, the Dallas Mavericks tweaked their roster by dealing Anthony Davis and lost Cooper Flagg to a foot injury, but still finished games with the same frustrating result until Sunday night.

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Did Kansas basketball drop in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?

Kansas basketball split its games during the past week of play, beating Oklahoma State and losing vs Cincinnati. Here’s where it is now in the top 25.

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How have you been affected by tariffs?

During the past year, President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping and steep tariffs on most imported goods with the intent to reduce trade deficits and bolster US-based manufacturing.

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Feb 23 • 3:12 PM EST • Business • cnn.com
Portland City Council to consider extending moratorium on new music venues

If passed, the moratorium will last until September.

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Feb 23 • 1:58 PM EST • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
2026 Business Leaders of the Year

Central Massachusetts is full of amazing professionals, each with their own unique skills, talents, and dedication to their companies, industries, and communities. You could make a strong case for hundreds of them to be considered as WBJ’s Business Leader of the Year. Yet, to actually win the award, you need to have that little something extra: a magic spark, an insight no one else sees, years of knowledge that pay off with the right decision at the right time, a leadership style inspiring people to follow, a push for a paradigm shift at a stagnant organization. Business Leader of the Year is WBJ’s oldest award, launched in 1982 when Herb Dunnington of First Safety Fund Bank won the sole award. In the decades since, BLOY has expanded to honor winners from different corners of the economy: small businesses, large businesses, nonprofits, innovation, families. Each of the six winners this year has that something special setting them apart as true leaders in our Central Massachusetts business community: Neelu Mohaghegh’s creativity, Nick Haritos’ compassion, Nicolette Sacco’s adaptability, Julie Bowditch’s energy, Sean Rose’s steadiness, the Vaccaro family’s culture. You can read more about each of them through the links below.

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Feb 23 • 1:57 PM EST • Business • wbjournal.com
Crews, business owners work to make roads, sidewalks passable in Roxborough

Action News reporter Leland Pinder is in Roxborough, where city crews and business owners are working to clear the snow.

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Feb 23 • 1:38 PM EST • Business • 6abc.com
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Feb. 16-21? Vote now.

The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.

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Feb 23 • 1:25 PM EST • Sports • nola.com
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Political community mourns passing of former Sen. Charlie Dean

'His loyalty to his family and love of Citrus County was as big as he was.'

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Peru Economy Shook Off Political Turmoil to Expand 3.4% in 2025

Peru posted growth of better than 3% for a second straight year in 2025, as the economy continues to power through the political chaos that’s seen the Andean nation cycle through seven presidents in the past decade.

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Feb 23 • 12:06 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
CDC Leadership Disarray Deepens as Second-in-Command Departs

Leadership turmoil at the top US public health agency intensified Monday, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s second-in-command stepped down less than a week after its third new director in the past year took the helm.

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Feb 23 • 11:27 AM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
Centering children's voices in health research

Across much of modern health research, children are measured—but not always heard. For much of the past half-century, health research has prioritized the quantitative—numbers, test results, trial ...

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Feb 23 • 10:06 AM EST • Health • medicalxpress.com
Snow Shovel Politics - Petrie-Flom Center

Boston is slowly waking from its snowy slumber. Weeks after one of the snowiest storms in the city’s history, drifts still rise several feet along streets and sidewalks as residents pick their way through narrowed passages and over icy curbs.

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Feb 23 • 8:53 AM EST • Politics • petrieflom.law.harvard.edu
GO Pass: Road to Kalos

The GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track where you earn rewards by collecting GO Points. All Trainers will receive GO Pass: Road to Kalos for free on Monday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can earn GO Points and rank up through Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. local time. From […]

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Feb 23 • 5:46 AM EST • Technology • pokemongohub.net
NJ technical high schools foster innovative science research

Bergen County and Passaic County technical schools in NJ empower students with advanced science research and biotechnology programs.

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Feb 23 • 12:01 AM EST • Science • njbiz.com
Snow surge in Sierra sparks business boom in Truckee

Along Donner Pass Road, the Wagon Train diner—an area staple established in the 1940s—has been especially busy as residents and visitors look for a warm place to gather.

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Feb 22 • 11:13 PM EST • Business • kcra.com
Linus Torvalds: Someone ‘more competent who isn't afraid of numbers past the teens’ will take over Linux one day

: Emperor Penguin releases kernel 7.0 rc1 with some numerological musings

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Feb 22 • 7:56 PM EST • Technology • theregister.com
Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV drug, among first countries to do so

Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that authorities hope will slow new infections.

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PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region

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Introducing Compassionate Care to Undergraduate Health Science Students and Evaluating Its Implementation: A Pilot Study

Introduction: Healthcare education faces a documented "empathy crisis," where students often experience a decline in empathic capacity during clinical training. While compassionate care is funda...

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Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.

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Lovejoy's 33 lead Detroit Mercy past Green Bay 74-70

DETROIT (AP) Orlando Lovejoy scored 33 points as Detroit Mercy beat Green Bay 74-70 on Sunday.

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Feb 22 • 4:05 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Fred Loya Sr. remembered for business success, holiday spirit

El Paso business leader Fred Loya Sr., known for his insurance business and Christmas displays, has died.

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Feb 22 • 3:48 PM EST • Business • elpasotimes.com
Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's residence, has been the site of multiple trespassing incidents since 2017, involving individuals with mental health issues and legal proceedings.

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Feb 22 • 12:59 PM EST • Health • wpbf.com
Jim Cramer Believes Meta’s (META) Developing Its Own Cloud Business

We recently published 10 Stocks On Jim Cramer’s Mind & His Thoughts On Enterprise AI. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s mind. Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s shares are down by 4% over the past year and are flat year-to-date. Earlier this week, the firm made an […]

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Feb 22 • 12:06 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on online sports betting, college athlete endorsements - Wausau Pilot & Review

by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner February 19, 2026 The Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed bills to legalize online sports betting and add state

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9 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • gearpatrol.com
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news

Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • mlive.com
NBC's 'The Voice': Checking in with some of Louisiana's past musical success stories

Where are they now?

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Entertainment • nola.com
Atrium Health's too-suburban ER

Atrium Health plans were revealed this past week for a new freestanding emergency room at North Davidson Street and Belmont Avenue.

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Feb 22 • 5:59 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Denkey, Hagglund Lead FC Cincinnati 2-0 Past Atlanta United in MLS Season Opener

Kévin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United.

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Harper's 29 lead Oral Roberts past South Dakota 67-62

TULSA, Okla. (AP) Ty Harper scored 29 points as Oral Roberts beat South Dakota 67-62 on Saturday.

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Feb 22 • 12:21 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Giles, Okorafor guide Wichita State past Temple 69-57

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Kenyon Giles scored 27 points and Emmanuel Okorafor added a double-double to help Wichita State defeat Temple 69-57 on Saturday night.

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Feb 21 • 8:52 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Jesuit two-sport athlete smashes past personal record at state track meet

Jesuit's Ja'ir Burks felt focused as he prepared to run the Division I 60-meter hurdles at the LHSAA's state indoor track and field meet on Saturday at LSU's Carl Maddox

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Feb 21 • 6:50 PM EST • Sports • nola.com
Barbour's 30 lead Harvard past Cornell 73-54

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) Tey Barbour scored 30 points as Harvard beat Cornell 73-54 on Saturday.

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Feb 21 • 4:50 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Sarasota officer turns baking passion into custom cookie business

Lauren McElyea launches Serotonin & Sugar, specializing in hand-decorated treats

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Feb 21 • 2:46 PM EST • Business • mysuncoast.com
Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL draft profile: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Washington pass catcher will hear his name called early in April.

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Feb 21 • 11:20 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 23-27)

Including another three Game Pass titles!

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Feb 21 • 9:30 AM EST • Technology • purexbox.com
South Bay Lakers recap: G League Lakers race past Legends

The G League Lakers continued to build momentum on Friday with a blowout win over the Legends.

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Feb 21 • 12:34 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Kennedy's 32 lead Merrimack past Siena 79-72 in OT

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) Kevair Kennedy scored 32 points to lead Merrimack over Siena 79-72 in overtime on Friday night.

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Feb 20 • 11:15 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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N.Y. health commissioner highlights key points of state budget proposal

The New York state budget is constitutionally mandated to be passed by April 1.

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Feb 20 • 8:19 PM EST • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore

With OS-level password managers, passkeys, and biometric authentication technology, there's no longer much need for third-party password managers.

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Feb 20 • 8:17 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Revered Tennessee sports writer Wes Rucker passes at 43

Thursday afternoon revered Tennessee sports writer Wes Rucker passed away as a result of a car accident at the age of 43. Rucker got his start in sports journalism as a writer for The Daily Beacon in 2000 while attending the University of Tennessee. His fervor for covering the Volunteers was unmatched. Although work...

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Feb 20 • 5:38 PM EST • Sports • utdailybeacon.com
Kansas Senate maneuvers to limit business operators' liability in negligence lawsuits

Kansas Senate passes bill restricting property owners' negligence liability if a person claiming injury was harmed while intending to commit a crime.

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Feb 20 • 5:11 PM EST • Business • kansasreflector.com
Pappas Holds Discussion with NH Health Care Leaders on Protecting and Expanding Telehealth Access

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a roundtable conversation with local health advocates from organizations and hospitals, including New Futures, Speare Memorial Hospital, Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance of NH, HealthFirst, to highlight the importance of telehealth for Granite Staters and his recently introduced bipartisan legislation to protect and expand access to telehealth.

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Feb 20 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • pappas.house.gov
Omar calls GOP probe into husband’s $30M business surge a ‘political stunt’ as records deadline passes

Rep. Ilhan Omar called GOP investigation into her finances a "political stunt" as the deadline to provide business records about husband's companies blew by on Thursday.

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Feb 20 • 2:08 PM EST • Business • foxnews.com
Omar calls GOP probe into husband’s $30M business surge a ‘political stunt’ as records deadline passes

Rep. Ilhan Omar called GOP investigation into her finances a "political stunt" as the deadline to provide business records about husband's companies blew by on Thursday.

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Feb 20 • 2:08 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Venezuela Approves Amnesty for Political Prisoners, But Many Won’t Benefit

A law passed under U.S. pressure promises reconciliation but offers exclusions that raise doubts about how many prisoners will be freed.

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Feb 20 • 1:47 PM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Spring sports roundup: St. Paul’s rolls past Spanish Fort in baseball opener

Check out the highlights from baseball, softball, soccer and tennis this week.

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Feb 20 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • al.com
RWJBarnabas Health’s Nancy Holecek Named Chief Nursing Officer of the Year

Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, compassionate, and high-quality care, and prioritized staff education and development.

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Feb 20 • 12:37 PM EST • Health • rwjbh.org
Comforting in-flight entertainment

The in-flight movie screen for Seat 19-B was out of order. This would have been less bothersome had the passenger in 19-B not brought along a book that he realized, about two chapters in, he had already read.

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Feb 20 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • vcstar.com
El Paso accountant gets prison in $600,000 real estate business fraud

An El Paso certified public accountant was convicted of writing checks to herself in a multi-year fraud of real estate businesses.

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Feb 20 • 8:01 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
Rams promote pass game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase to OC

Scheelhaase has spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, first as an offensive assistant and passing game specialist, then as pass game coordinator.

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Feb 20 • 7:55 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Brad Nitschke connects compassion to counsel at Parkland Health

Five years ago, Brad Nitschke officially married his values and passion with his career mission when he joined the legal team at Parkland Health. In December,...

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Feb 20 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
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Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

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Feb 20 • 6:57 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
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Blue Owl unable to arrange financing for a $4 billion data center

Blue Owl tried to line up debt for a Pennsylvania data center tied to CoreWeave, but lenders passed, underscoring growing caution around AI-linked credit.

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Feb 20 • 5:44 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
The Primary Win That Stunned Democrats Everywhere

Analilia Mejia’s stunning upset victory in New Jersey offers invaluable insights about the past and present of liberal politics in America.

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Feb 20 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • thenation.com
Golden Nuggets: Should the 49ers be Passrushmaxxing this offseason?

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, February 20th, 2026

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Feb 20 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Koei Tecmo's rock hard samurai action game, Nioh 3, has set a new series record as it passes impressive sales milestone

Nioh 3 has passed 1m copies sold worldwide, which Koei Tecmo has celebrated with an accolades trailer.

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Feb 20 • 4:58 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Euro-Zone Business Activity Up on German Manufacturing Revival

Private-sector activity in the euro area surpassed expectations as manufacturers recorded their best performance since 2022 thanks to surprise growth in Germany.

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Feb 20 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Brown's 18 lead Southern Indiana past Western Illinois 77-70

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Amaree Brown's 18 points helped Southern Indiana defeat Western Illinois 77-70 on Thursday.

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Feb 20 • 1:45 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Hunter scores 30 as Central Arkansas downs Stetson 88-76

DELAND, Fla. (AP) Camren Hunter's 30 points led Central Arkansas past Stetson 88-76 on Thursday.

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Feb 19 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Jones' 19 lead Wagner past Mercyhurst 83-80 in OT

ERIE, Pa. (AP) Nick Jones' 19 points helped Wagner defeat Mercyhurst 83-80 in overtime on Thursday.

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Feb 19 • 10:24 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Women’s Basketball: Iowa rolls past Purdue, 83-74

Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow went supernova to help a shorthanded Iowa squad grab another road win

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Feb 19 • 9:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Brittany Passion Recognized for Blending Entertainment Leadership and Mental Health Advocacy

Actress, casting director, and mindset coach expands impact across film, television, and trauma informed empowerment work

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Feb 19 • 8:21 PM EST • Entertainment • vocal.media
Why Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after the US ousted Maduro

Venezuela has passed an amnesty law to free hundreds of political prisoners, in what the government calls a step toward reconciliation after the US ousted President Nicolás Maduro.

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Feb 19 • 7:18 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Watch Europe Economy: German Manufacturing Revival Boosts Euro-Zone Business Activity

Private-sector activity in the euro area surpassed expectations as manufacturers recorded their best performance since 2022 thanks to surprise growth in Germany. Bloomberg's Alex Weber reports.

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Feb 19 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Chicago Bears take key step in proposed Indiana stadium move

The Chicago Bears on Thursday hailed the "most meaningful step" yet toward building a new stadium in Indiana, as the neighboring state passed a key measure to entice the NFL franchise to make a divisive cross-border move.Bears president and chief executive Kevin Warren warned in December that Indiana had become a serious option, and on Thursday the state unanimously passed a bill allowing it to issue bonds for the financing and construction of a new stadium.

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Feb 19 • 6:20 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on online sports betting, college athlete endorsements

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, run by the state's tribes, in the state.

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Feb 19 • 5:15 PM EST • Sports • wisconsinexaminer.com
Building a Business, Fulfilling a Dream

Mina Marsow ’11 credits Brooklyn College with helping her build the foundation that ultimately allowed her to launch a business rooted in purpose and passion.

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Feb 19 • 4:55 PM EST • Business • brooklyn.edu
Hegseth invited pastor who calls for Christian theocracy to lead Pentagon prayer service

A controversial pastor who supports repealing women’s right to vote and believes homosexuality should be a crime led a worship service at the Pentagon this week, saying he was invited by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Feb 19 • 1:17 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Free Play Days – Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, Polterguys, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash

Free Play Days: Game Pass members can enjoy Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, Polterguys, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash.

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Feb 19 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • news.xbox.com
Wisconsin poised to leave Arkansas as only state without expanded Medicaid for new moms

Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats

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Feb 19 • 10:59 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the world’s largest company, measured by sales, breaking Walmart’s 13-year streak at the top of the list.

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Feb 19 • 9:50 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Your Halo Story: Chapter 2

We asked for your Halo memories, and you shared stories of triumph, tribulation, and truly sweet sticks. This chapter of Your Halo Story features 50 fan submissions from the annals of Halo history, with many more to come!

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Feb 19 • 6:53 AM EST • Technology • halowaypoint.com
Ravens should covet this versatile pass rusher

Ravens should covet this versatile pass rusher

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Feb 19 • 4:40 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Clark's 29 points lead Pepperdine past Portland 95-87

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Aaron Clark scored 29 points, Styles Phipps had 19 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and five steals, and Pepperdine beat Portland 95-87 on Wednesday night.

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Feb 19 • 12:49 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump's partisan grip

Governors are arriving in Washington for an annual gathering that has traditionally been a show of bipartisanship

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Feb 19 • 12:15 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com