Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Magistrate Judge William Porter in Virginia said in his ruling that a court-supervised review of the journalist’s devices was appropriate. WASHINGTON – A US judge on Feb 24 blocked federal prosecutors from searching devices seized from a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation, saying he would review their contents for potential evidence. US Magistrate Judge William Porter in Virginia said in his ruling that a court-supervised review of Ms Natanson’s devices was appropriate to balance US legal protections for journalists with the government’s right to seek evidence in criminal investigations implicating national security. “Accordingly, the court rejects the government’s request to conduct an unsupervised, wholesale search of all... seized data,” Judge Porter said. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers had argued the search was a necessary part of an investigation into the unlawful disclosure of US government secrets.

February 25, 2026 20:45 UTC

3 Michigan Wolverines took down the Minnesota Golden Gophers 77-67 to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season championship at the Crisler Center on Tuesday. Here are six takeaways from the win over Minnesota. The Wolverines clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular season titleWith the win over Minnesota, the Wolverines have officially clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular season championship. Michigan has now won the conference regular season title 16 times in school history, including for the fourth time this century. Michigan bounced back with more rebounds (39-18) and paint points (26-24) than Minnesota.

February 25, 2026 20:40 UTC

AI and Personalized Online Learning in Higher EducationOne of the most prominent higher education trends is artificial intelligence. The Future of Flexible and Stackable Online DegreesFlexibility has also become a hallmark of online education trends, with flexible and stackable online degrees becoming increasingly popular within higher education. How Distance Education Expands Global Access to College ProgramsDistance education has removed several barriers to higher education, especially geographic barriers. Implications for Higher Education InstitutionsAs distance education becomes central to higher learning, institutions must adapt structures, policies and practices to remain relevant and effective. Prepare for the Future of Distance and Online Education with Keiser University Graduate SchoolWith distance education continuing to evolve through technology, personalization, and global access, advanced preparation is essential for education professionals.

February 25, 2026 20:39 UTC

Defend Truth. Defend Democracy. With the administration challenging the Court and Congress, independent reporting is the only thing standing between you and the noise. Your membership funds the courage to ask the hard questions. Don't let the truth be sidelined, join HuffAlready a member?

February 25, 2026 20:07 UTC

A prominent pastor is criticizing CNN’s recent documentary on Christian nationalism, calling it a misguided attempt to undermine a faith he says is deeply rooted in the nation’s history. The same news release described Christian nationalism as an “ideology rooted in the belief that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and that its laws and institutions should reflect Christian values.”“It's so misguided,” Jackson told Fox News. Brown “travels to faith-centered communities where Christian nationalist ideas shape daily life, education, and governance,” the CNN release said. He is the host of Crosswalk Talk, a podcast where he talks with Christian movie stars, musicians, directors, and more. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

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Purdue is currently sixth in the NET and 7th according to KenPom, which is a strong case for a 2 seed. The fourth will come down to Illinois, Purdue, Houston, UConn, and Iowa State. Purdue having lost to Illinois and Iowa State at home is a tiebreaker there in my mind, but both teams still have a lot of basketball to play. This Saturday they can pull off another upset and help Purdue if they win at home vs. Iowa State. Iowa State Cyclones (224-4, 11-4 Big 12) – NET 8, KenPom 8 – Iowa State vs. Purdue is going to be an interesting case for the committee.

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February 25, 2026 19:07 UTC

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February 25, 2026 19:00 UTC

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February 25, 2026 19:00 UTC

Federal authorities raided the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a probe related to a company that developed an AI chatbot for the nation’s second-largest school system. Along with Carvalho’s San Pedro home and office at LAUSD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, the FBI provided an address in Florida that was searched Wednesday morning. AdvertisementLaw enforcement sources, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, told The Times that the federal investigation specifically involves Carvalho, who has served as LAUSD superintendent since February 2022. AllHere also had a contract for somewhat different services with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which Carvalho led before joining LAUSD.

February 25, 2026 18:55 UTC

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February 25, 2026 18:55 UTC

Maine Chef Cara Stadler competed in the CBS cooking show "America's Culinary Cup" while in her second trimester. (Courtesy of "America's Culinary Cup")Lauded Maine Chef Cara Stadler was the only New England-based contestant on the upcoming CBS cooking competition show, “America’s Culinary Cup.”She was also the only contestant who was pregnant. “I was like, ‘I can only do it if it’s during my second trimester,'” Stadler said. The show was shot in a Canadian studio over about a month during her second trimester with her second daughter, Lina, who was born mid-February. “I just wanted to get back to cooking with lots of other professionals, which was incredible.”Her main takeaway from the “America’s Culinary Cup” experience?

February 25, 2026 18:52 UTC

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He would have faced standard federal income tax on that gain plus another tax known as the net investment income tax, a Medicare tax substitute for rich investors. Let’s assume MacKenzie faced a mere 2.5 percent annual tax — more below on the rationale for that figure — on her gains. Our current federal tax system lets him wait until he sells his Amazon shares before he faces any legal obligation to pay tax. Which means that a big part of Bezos’ eventual $49.3 billion tax payment doesn’t really rate at all as a tax in a true economic sense. The 22.7 percent annual income tax rate that taxpayer faces runs over nine times the effective tax rate that an insanely wealthy character like Jeff Bezos faces.

February 25, 2026 18:47 UTC

This record store is a safe haven, even as it struggles to keep the lights onShare via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintThe San Fernando Valley is on the brink of losing a record store that has been central to the region’s fight against immigration enforcement. On its surface, The Midnight Hour is a record store, its rows lined with hundreds of vinyls collected from around the world. But to the north San Fernando Valley, it has been a community lifeline and gathering spot since it first opened during the pandemic. And since the ICE crackdown began last summer, it has become a safe haven for the city’s immigrant population and the go-to headquarters for the resistance.

February 25, 2026 18:34 UTC