Fire departments hold smoke detector blitz in Okatie
Local and state fire agencies ran a smoke detector blitz on Feb. 21 in Okatie, installing 238 detectors in 69 homes to improve fire protection.
2026/02/26
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Carteret firefighters get new battery-powered rescue tools
The Carteret Fire Department bought Holmatro battery-operated extrication tools for $114,000 to replace nearly 25-year-old gasoline-powered equipment, and the purchase includes factory-authorized training and a maintenance program before the tools are placed on front-line trucks.
2026/02/26
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit Jordan to spotlight addiction recovery and women's leadership
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Jordan on Feb. 25–26 to tour a WHO-linked addiction treatment centre and meet female leaders at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development.
2026/02/26
Crew-11 astronaut Mike Fincke says medical issue aboard ISS prompted early return
NASA postponed a Jan. 8 spacewalk while monitoring a medical concern aboard the International Space Station, and Mike Fincke says he experienced a medical event that stabilized and led to Crew‑11's early return and splashdown on Jan. 15.
2026/02/26
Fendi shows upcycled fur under Maria Grazia Chiuri
At her Milan show, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented a practical, mostly black collection that included real fur pieces sourced from Fendi’s archives and announced a service to help clients upcycle inherited furs while anti‑fur protesters gathered outside.
2026/02/26
Jordan visit: Prince Harry and Meghan meet Gaza evacuees on WHO mental health mission
Prince Harry and Meghan joined a World Health Organization delegation in Amman to meet children medically evacuated from Gaza and to take part in discussions on mental health and trauma support; the trip was described as a listening mission.
2026/02/26
Right-to-exit in AI chatbots may need legal safeguards
The column examines whether users can readily exit conversations with large language models and highlights that some states have begun passing laws on AI mental-health guidance while no comprehensive federal law exists.
2026/02/26
Jack Hughes celebrates Olympic golden goal in Devils return.
Three days after scoring the overtime goal that gave Team USA the Olympic gold, Jack Hughes returned to the New Jersey Devils and emphasized the team's role over the single moment.
2026/02/26
Sleep hygiene tips from five doctors to fall asleep faster and stop 3 a.m. wake-ups
Five doctors shared routine-based sleep hygiene tips that prioritize consistent bed and wake times, a dark quiet bedroom, scheduled evening 'worry time,' and daytime light exposure; the article emphasizes habit changes rather than quick fixes.
2026/02/26
Fusion researchers report a breakthrough in pursuit of nearly limitless energy
MuWave, a UK spinout from United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority research, received £450,000 to develop terahertz microwaves intended to heat fusion plasmas; the work is aimed at commercializing the technology for fusion research including the UK’s STEP prototype planned for 2040.
2026/02/26
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