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Bam Adebayo has 21 regular-season games to build belief within the Miami Heat, seeking buy-in from teammates, coach Erik Spoelstra and former great Dwyane Wade after a season of mixed results.

The Living Wage For All Act would raise Maryland's minimum wage from $15 to $25 by 2030, eliminate the tip credit starting in 2031, and tie future increases to inflation beginning in 2033.

Police said about 4,000 protesters marched on the U.S. consulate in Karachi; hospitals reported at least six people dead and dozens injured.

The Regal Princess diverted from its Galveston-to-Cozumel voyage on Feb. 23 to rescue four people from a small distressed boat; they were brought onboard, evaluated by the ship's medical team and are to be transferred at the ship's next scheduled port.

A man staying in a Simon Community hostel in Bangor said the lack of a permanent home felt demoralising, and a Public Accounts Committee report found Northern Ireland spent about £40m on temporary accommodation in 2024/25.

Passengers and staff evacuated a smoke-filled concourse at Dubai International Airport after a reported strike; Dubai Airports said four staff were treated for injuries and all flights were suspended until further notice.

Reports say 2025 saw negative net migration for the United States, with at least 180,000 citizens estimated to have moved abroad; experts point to rising costs and remote work as key drivers.

An article reviews three technology ETFs — VGT, JTEK and SOXX — and reports TipRanks' analyst-consensus ratings of Strong Buy with price-target implied upside of about 24% to 39%.

Dubai International Airport reported minor damage and evacuated passengers after a suspected missile strike; officials said four staff received medical attention and that most terminals had been cleared under contingency plans.

The Social Security Administration will implement a National Appointment Scheduling Calendar (NASC) and a National Workload Management (NWLM) system on March 7, moving toward a centralized model; officials say local field offices will remain the primary in-person contact.

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and reported retaliatory actions prompted shipping firms and authorities to advise vessels to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, slowing tanker traffic; oil trading was paused Saturday and markets are scheduled to reopen Sunday evening.

The U.N. Security Council will meet Saturday to discuss the Middle East, and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as undermining international peace and security.

Perak will ban single-use plastic bags starting March 1 and will allow a six-month adjustment period for businesses before local authorities begin enforcement.

Kimberly Lankford's Medicare 101 outlines Medicare parts and common enrollment pitfalls, noting the seven-month initial enrollment period and that missed sign-ups can lead to lifelong late penalties.

Coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran prompted Iranian missile retaliation against US bases and Gulf capitals, and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face elevated disruption risk.

Google is developing the Pine Island data center complex south of Minneapolis to be powered by wind, solar and a Form Energy iron‑air battery system designed to dispatch up to about 100 hours of power.

President Trump proposed new retirement accounts modeled on the federal Thrift Savings Plan that would include a $1,000 annual match, and the article notes that the bipartisan Secure 2.0 Act already creates a similar government match beginning in 2027.

Reported strikes by the US and Israel led Iran and Iraq to close their airspace, prompting several carriers to cancel or reroute flights between Western Europe and the Middle East.

An article reports the U.S. began attacks on Iran after a buildup that includes two aircraft carriers near Iran and U.S. aircraft stationed at bases in Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

The article outlines five regenerative gardening practices—removing lawn and layering compost, using thick mulch, loosening soil without tilling, planting through mulch, and maintaining a compost bin—to reduce chemical use and support soil health.

A federal judge ordered the government to return 19-year-old Any Lopez Belloza to the U.S. by Feb. 27, but she remains in Honduras and her lawyers say planned travel arrangements amount to a repeat deportation.

Cadillac has named its first Formula 1 chassis MAC-26, short for Mario Andretti Cadillac, ahead of its debut at the Australian Grand Prix, and the tribute coincides with Andretti's 86th birthday.

President Trump told prospective homebuyers to "wait a little longer" for lower mortgage rates and reiterated that lower interest rates would ease housing costs; the administration has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds and is urging Congress on related legislation.

Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone were among the players honored at the Royals' organizational awards in Surprise, Ariz., where the club recognized Minor League players, staff and language-program graduates. The ceremony was held earlier to allow players to depart for the World Baseball Classic.

Two rival bills would curb institutional purchases of single-family homes: the American Homeownership Act would remove tax breaks for firms owning more than 50 homes, while the Homes for American Families Act would bar investment firms with over $150 million in assets from buying such properties.

Compass and Rocket announced a three-year partnership to place Compass's "Private Exclusives" and "Coming Soon" listings onto Rocket-owned Redfin, and the companies say the move could add up to 500,000 listings to the market.

Reports say Chancellor Rachel Reeves will sign a £1bn contract with Leonardo to build new medium military helicopters in Yeovil, a move reported to protect about 3,000 jobs; the Ministry of Defence says no final procurement decisions have yet been confirmed.

Target said it will only carry cereals made without certified synthetic colors and plans to implement the change by the end of May.

The White House highlighted that the national 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6 percent this week, and Freddie Mac reported the rate at 5.98 percent on Feb. 26.

Campaigners and communities in the U.K. held two days of action on 27–28 February to highlight environmental concerns about the projected growth of data centers; MPs have opened an Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into their energy and water impacts.