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State Farm to send $5 billion in dividends to auto customers.
State Farm will issue about $5 billion in one-time dividends to qualifying auto insurance customers this summer, with average payments around $100; the company also said it has reduced auto rates in many states, estimating about $4.6 billion in annual customer savings.
Former Jaguars WR D.J. Chark says roster changes led to his exit from Jacksonville
D.J. Chark told the Raw Room podcast that changes in Jacksonville’s coaching staff and front office left him out of the team's plans, and he departed in free agency after the 2021 season to sign with Detroit.
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History as Zidler in Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge'
Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut as the Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17, and the article reports she is the first woman to play the role in any production; tickets were listed with a starting price of $67.99 at publication.
Kansas Senate approves 3% cap on property valuations.
The Kansas Senate passed SCR 1616 to limit assessed property valuation increases to 3% and sent the measure to the House; if approved by voters it would take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Opponents note the cap does not directly change mill levies, which determine final property tax bills.
Birdwatching may support the brain's attention and perception areas.
A 2026 Journal of Neuroscience study compared 29 expert birdwatchers and 29 novices and found structural differences in brain regions tied to attention and perception; the paper says these changes are consistent with neuroplasticity, but it does not prove birdwatching prevents cognitive decline.
Super-ager brains produce twice as many new neurons, study finds
Researchers report that people labeled super-agers (age 80+) had about twice as many immature neurons in the hippocampus compared with typical older adults, based on analysis of 38 post-mortem brains published in Nature; the authors note a small sample and variability among human samples.
Florida Department of Health cuts funding for HIV and AIDS drug program
Emergency rules issued by the Florida Department of Health reduce ADAP eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level and restrict coverage of the HIV drug Biktarvy; advocates say about 16,000 Floridians could be affected.
Six planets align in a rare planet parade on February 28
A six-planet alignment is expected soon after sunset on Saturday, Feb. 28, visible toward the western sky about 30–60 minutes after sunset; several planets will sit low near the horizon and a nearly full waxing gibbous moon (90.6% illuminated) may make some planets harder to see.
No-cost dental, medical and vision services available at Indio clinic
A no-cost three-day clinic offering dental, medical and vision services will run Feb. 27–March 1 at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, hosted by Morales & Galindo Marketing Group with services provided by California CareForce.
Mike Fincke says he was the astronaut with a medical issue aboard the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he experienced a medical event aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 7, and NASA arranged an early return for Crew-11 that splashed down Jan. 15 so he could receive advanced medical imaging and care.
