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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26
US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict

US and Iran began indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, described as a last-ditch effort to prevent conflict despite underlying skepticism about success.

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US and Iran are holding a third round of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy

US and Iran are holding a third round of nuclear talks as more American military forces deploy to the region, raising the stakes on both diplomacy and deterrence.

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Most Americans see Iran as an enemy but doubt Trump’s judgment on military force, AP-NORC poll finds

Most Americans view Iran as an enemy but doubt Trump's military judgment, according to an AP-NORC poll showing public ambivalence about potential conflict.

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Why Pick a Fight With Iran Now?

Trump's envoy and Kushner are meeting Iran's negotiator in Geneva as the US positions warships nearby, testing whether diplomacy can resolve escalating tensions.

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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

Video evidence shows Israeli soldiers blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old boy bled to death for 45 minutes—a stark documentation of a lethal incident.

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Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge ruled that Trump's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, blocking a controversial immigration strategy before it gains traction.

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Exclusive: DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say

DeepSeek is reportedly withholding its latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, escalating tech competition and supply chain tensions.

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Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department is reviewing whether it improperly withheld Epstein-related documents, adding another layer of scrutiny to records already ensnaring powerful figures.

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Exclusive: Rare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite trade truce, sources say

Rare earth shortages are worsening in US aerospace and chip manufacturing despite a trade truce with China, signaling deeper supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Health effects linger 20 generations after rats are exposed to fungicide

Alarming research shows health effects from fungicide exposure persist for 20 generations in rats, raising urgent questions about chemical contamination in the environment.

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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

A UK geothermal project will harness Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes while also supplying the nation's first domestic lithium—a promising renewable energy milestone.

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Africa primed for solar breakthrough after record capacity growth

Africa is poised for a solar energy breakthrough after record capacity additions, positioning the continent as a global renewable energy leader.

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Satellites Reveal New Climate Threat to Emperor Penguins

Satellite data reveals that sea ice loss is threatening Emperor penguins during their molting season, a visceral example of climate change's cascading effects on wildlife.

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Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost?

Record low snow cover in the Western US is forcing ski resorts to rely heavily on expensive snowmaking, raising questions about the future viability of winter sports in a warming climate.

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Whale Entanglements in Fishing Gear Surge Off U.S. West Coast During Marine Heatwaves

Whale entanglements surge during marine heatwaves as warming waters shrink cool-water feeding grounds, pushing whales into dangerous gear-heavy zones.

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Judge says he will order Greenpeace to pay an expected $345 million in oil pipeline protest case

A judge says he will order Greenpeace to pay an expected $345 million in a pipeline protest case, marking a major legal victory for oil companies and a setback for activism.

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Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help ‘disappearing’ salmon

A federal judge ordered changes to Columbia and Snake River dam operations to protect 'disappearing' salmon, pitting conservation against existing infrastructure.

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Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings in Nepal

New BBC investigation reveals that police orders led to the shooting deaths of 19 people in Nepal's Gen Z protest, challenging official accounts of the incident.

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Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv

Hungary's Orban escalated accusations against Ukraine over oil as he blocks an EU loan to Kyiv, complicating Western support for the war effort.

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The strategy behind the new $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation

Law enforcement experts weigh the strategic implications of a $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, suggesting the offer may signal investigators' fears about the case's trajectory.

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Omaha man receives pioneering heart valve surgery

An Omaha man underwent pioneering laser-cut heart valve surgery, a genuinely hopeful local story about medical innovation improving lives.

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Omaha driver describes moment car collapsed into sinkhole

An Omaha driver's harrowing escape from a sinkhole on Pacific Street raises questions about aging infrastructure and public safety in the area.

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EveryLibrary Institute releases 2025 Annual Report highlighting national impact, policy wins, and growing civic engagement

EveryLibrary Institute's 2025 Annual Report highlights policy victories and civic engagement, documenting libraries' resilience amid rising political pressure and censorship challenges.

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American Antiquarian Society selects Index Data to implement FOLIO Library Services Platform

The American Antiquarian Society chose Index Data to implement FOLIO as its next-gen library system, modernizing operations while preserving specialized workflows for rare materials.

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Stockholm Public Library goes live with new Danish library solution

Stockholm Public Library successfully migrated 1.5 million items and 12.7 million loan records to a new Danish system mid-operation, automating workflows while maintaining service.

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FE Technologies announces launch of Standalone Bookdrop enabling 24/7 library returns

FE Technologies launched a Standalone Bookdrop enabling 24/7 library returns, extending access beyond traditional hours and improving member convenience.

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The Tariffs Loss Is Paradoxically a Win for Trump

The Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariff authority is paradoxically a win for him, as it preserves executive power while the media frames it as a loss.

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How America Chose Not to Hold the Powerful to Account

While powerful men face consequences abroad—Bolsonaro convicted of coup planning, others in hiding—America has largely chosen not to hold its own leaders accountable.

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Well That Didn’t Sound Like Casey Means

Casey Means, Trump's surgeon general pick, notably toned down her usual rhetoric during Senate testimony, emphasizing her Stanford degree over her unconventional views.

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This Looks Like an Insider Bet on Aliens

Someone placed nearly $100,000 on a prediction market bet that Trump will confirm alien life by year-end, a curious wager suggesting insider confidence or spectulative play.

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Is It Aging, or Is It ADHD?

After 45, subtle cognitive changes like forgetting names can signal aging or ADHD, making diagnosis tricky as the overlap between normal aging and attention disorders blurs.

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This compound enhances long-term memory of mice — but only in females

A compound that enhances long-term memory in female mice but not males suggests sex-based differences in how the brain processes certain chemical signals.

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The E.U.’s Burgeoning Repair Movement Is Set to Get a Boost

The EU's new Right to Repair Directive promises to make household goods easier and cheaper to fix, tackling waste and emissions through consumer empowerment.

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Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs

Canada's finance minister dampens hopes for tariff relief, suggesting Trump's replacement-of-income-tax proposals signal a prolonged trade dispute ahead.

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Amazon's $50 billion OpenAI investment may depend on IPO or AGI, The Information reports

Amazon's $50 billion OpenAI investment may hinge on either an IPO or breakthrough to AGI, revealing unusual conditions attached to the massive bet.

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DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won’t be at polling places during the midterms

A DHS official promised that immigration agents won't appear at polling places during the midterms, attempting to address voter intimidation concerns.

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Newark mayor says ICE operation caused multi-vehicle crash with injuries

Newark's mayor reported that an ICE operation caused a multi-vehicle crash with injuries, raising questions about coordination between federal agents and local safety.

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Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

VP Vance said the administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota over fraud concerns, escalating a federal-state showdown on healthcare.

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Arizona governor’s race will test MAGA future for Republican Party

Arizona's gubernatorial race will test the future of MAGA within the Republican Party, serving as a referendum on Trump's influence over GOP direction.

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Wednesday, February 25
From dating scams to fake lawyers: OpenAI details ChatGPT misuse in new threat report

OpenAI's new threat report details ChatGPT misuse ranging from dating scams to fake lawyers, exposing how the tool is being weaponized by bad actors.

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Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that had targeted 53 organizations globally, demonstrating ongoing state-sponsored cyber threats.

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Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Scientists fear that Emperor penguins' annual molt—when they must stay on sea ice to regrow feathers—is becoming lethal as ice loss accelerates in Antarctic waters.

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Grasslands and Wetlands Are Being Gobbled Up By Agriculture, Mostly Livestock

Grasslands and wetlands are disappearing faster than forests as agriculture—especially livestock—converts these carbon-rich ecosystems at scale.

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'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

BBC reporting from a Mexican city gripped by cartel violence shows how Sinaloa infighting has transformed neighborhoods into war zones, with residents living in fear.

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A Crash Course in Advocacy

State library leaders gathered for intensive advocacy training, preparing to become more effective political strategists and champions for library funding and intellectual freedom.

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The Man Who Stole Infinity

A feature on the mathematician Georg Cantor explores how his revolutionary work on infinity was nearly forgotten, then recovered and honored in retrospect.

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A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline’s fate

A Supreme Court hearing on the Line 5 pipeline produced little clarity about whether state or federal court will decide its fate, leaving the controversial project in limbo.

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Exclusive: Google to test changes to search results, source says as EU fine looms

Google is testing search result changes as an EU antitrust fine looms, suggesting the company may be forced to restructure its dominant position.

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