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What to know about the new (higher) SALT deduction — and how to claim it

The year 2025 brings good news for homeowners in high-tax states as the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap has quadrupled to $40,000. This significant increase from the previous

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Watch out for 5 hidden hotel fees as NYC puts ban on ‘junk’ charges

Hidden Hotel Fees: What You Need to Know When it comes to booking a hotel stay, there are often hidden fees that can catch you off guard. Recently, New York

Minnesota immigration crackdown; DHS; Olympics : NPR

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Highlanders upset Crusaders with late Millar penalty

The Highlanders caused a stir by defeating the Crusaders in a thrilling Super Rugby season

February 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead

Happy Friday! Today is Feb. 13, 2026, marking the 44th day of the year with

Politics

Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Capitalizes on Book Tour for National Fundraising Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is strategically leveraging his book

Another month, another Rahm Emanuel policy proposal. What’s he up to?

Rahm Emanuel’s Michigan Visit: A Prelude to Presidential Aspirations? Rahm Emanuel is kicking off a three-day tour through the pivotal

The Whistleblower Complaint That The White House Is Burying Could Devastate Trump

When contemplating the recent whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, it’s hard not to think about the

Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt

Trump's Tiff with Governor Stitt: A Lesson in Press Relations On Thursday, President Donald Trump escalated his verbal skirmish with

Texas HC Vic Schaefer blasts “soft” Longhorns squad after losing 86-70 to Mikayla Blakes’ Vanderbilt 

The Texas Longhorns suffered a tough loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores, with a final score

BGIS 2026 Round 3 Day 2: Overall standings and highlights

The BGIS 2026 Round 3 continued with teams from Groups 1 and 2 completing all

3 Reasons why Sami Zayn MUST win the Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match on SmackDown

Sami Zayn is gearing up for a crucial match on SmackDown as he prepares to

Will there be a cut line today at Pebble Beach Pro-Am? Here’s what the rules are

The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is currently taking place at the Pebble Beach Golf

Entertainment

Funko CEO Josh Simon on New York Toy Fair Reveals, Economic Strategy

Funko Pop figures have become a staple in the entertainment industry, with various brands securing

Survivor 50 Cast Tells All on Living Conditions, Game Secrets (Excl)

Survivor, the groundbreaking reality TV show that premiered over 25 years ago, is still going

Married Teacher Who Got Pregnant by Student She ‘Groomed’ Sent to Prison

A former high school English teacher in New Jersey, Julie Rizzitello, has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison

Nancy Guthrie’s Haunting Crime Scene Photos Revealed

The FBI recently released photos of a potential suspect in the kidnapping case of Nancy

Kaitlan Collins Praises Karoline Levitt For Sticking Up for Her

Karoline Leavitt Praised for Sticking Up for CNN Anchor Kaitlan Collins During Saudi Arabia Trip

Step Into the World of Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is currently hosting a new exhibition that brings to

Surreal Dreams Reign in Hieu Chau’s Digital Illustrations — Colossal

Hieu Chau, a Vietnamese artist, creates intricate and surreal digital illustrations that are a reflection

Step Into the World of Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is currently hosting a new exhibition that brings to life the whimsical and enchanting

Health & Wellness

Menopause, HHS staff, AIDS global health: Morning Rounds

Pediatricians face off against the government The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading professional organization for doctors who care

How the American Academy of Pediatrics became a MAHA foil

The ongoing battle between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Department of Health and Human Services has reached a

Consumer group presses U.S. to authorize generic GLP-1s

Public Citizen has recently petitioned the Trump administration to take action using a federal law to allow for generic competitors

What the FDA’s Moderna rejection means for every vaccine maker

The recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to refuse to review Moderna's flu vaccine has sparked concerns

Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain

The human brain is a complex organ that plays a vital role in our daily functions. Recent research has uncovered a potential hidden network of vessels within the brain that

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Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain

The human brain is a complex organ that plays a vital role in our daily

How to test OpenClaw without giving an autonomous agent shell access to your corporate laptop

Developers across the globe have quickly taken to running OpenClaw at home, with Censys tracking

Evolution didn’t wait long after the dinosaurs died

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Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights Review

This marginalization of Edgar Linton not only weakens the romantic tension in the story but

It just got harder for shareholders to push companies on climate

The latest move by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to limit the influence of small investors in corporate decision-making

Poison at play: Unsafe lead levels found in half of New Orleans playgrounds

Lead contamination in New Orleans parks remains a serious issue, as revealed by a recent investigation conducted by Verite News.

Earth911 Inspiration: Waste Can End With You

Earth911 Inspiration: Reduce Waste and Clean Up Our Planet This week’s inspiration reminds us that “waste starts with people and

Time to act on animal welfare

The Animal Welfare Act: Progress and Challenges Ahead Twenty years ago, the landmark Animal Welfare Act was passed by Parliament

The Olympics just saw its first ‘forever chemical’ disqualifications

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Presidential Message on Career and Technical Education Month – The White House

Celebrating 250 Years of American Ingenuity: A Focus on Career and Technical Education For two and a half centuries, our nation has thrived thanks to the relentless efforts, creativity, and

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The 10 Biggest Releases Coming to PC, PS5

Players will experience the criminal underworld from multiple perspectives, potentially deepening storytelling and player choice. Reports suggest a more expansive online component, aiming to build on GTA Online’s enduring success.

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20 years for nearly killing beloved chef in brutal Chinatown carjacking

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Carjacking and Assault on Chinatown Chef In a harrowing case that shocked the Chinatown community in 2022, Termaine Patterson, 22, has been sentenced

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8 financial questions to ask your partner before considering marriage

Money, religion, and politics are often considered taboo topics of conversation, especially during dinner. However, when it comes to marriage, avoiding discussions about these subjects can lead to bigger problems

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President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History – The White House

This week, President Donald J. Trump declared the largest deregulatory move in U.S. history: the complete withdrawal of the contentious Obama-era “Endangerment Finding” and the consumer mandates built upon it.

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SC103 Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

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Maite Alberdi’s ‘A Child of My Own’ Leads Chilean Contingent at Berlin

Chile continues to make a mark on the international stage, standing tall alongside bigger players like Mexico and Brazil at the Berlin Film Festival. With a population of just 19.7

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Thousands Of Free Condoms at Winter Olympics Gone Within Three Days

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it seems that one essential item is in short supply - condoms! According to reports, all the free condoms provided to athletes

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Why Did Nebius Stock Jump Today?

Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) exceeded its revenue expectations for 2025, causing shares to rise by 8.2% at noon ET. The company had projected a revenue run rate of up to

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One in Three Dementia Cases Is Linked to Disease Outside The Brain : ScienceAlert

Peripheral Diseases Linked to Dementia: A New Perspective Recent research suggests that dementia may not solely originate in the brain, with as many as a third of cases being tied

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Presidential Message on American Heart Month – The White House

Celebrating American Heart Month: A Commitment to Health This American Heart Month, my Administration reaffirms our dedication to safeguarding the American heart and ensuring that our citizens remain safe, strong,

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LaPointe Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

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Simon Miller Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

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