David Pettinger addresses the Idaho House Business Committee in an offensive costume on Monday February 23, 2026 (Idaho Public Television)

Outrage as far-right agitator in brownface allowed to testify before lawmakers on immigration

A far-right agitator caused outrage by testifying before Idaho’s House Business Committee this week wearing an offensive brownface costume. David Pettinger, 49, arrived to discuss a bill concerning unauthorized workers in the state and the prospect of introducing an E-Verify program while wearing brown makeup, sunglasses, a wig, a beard, and handcuffs dangling from his…

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    The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

    Observers film ICE agents as they hold a perimeter after one of their vehicles got a flat tire on Penn Avenue on February 5, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It’s … Indicators of the…

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      Enrolment Opens for Landmark Sports Governance Certification Course to Strengthen Governance Across Hong Kong’s National Sports Associations

      Organised by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute, in collaboration with The Hong Kong Jockey Club and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Course delivers structured, accessible and internationally benchmarked training for those who lead and serve our sporting organisations. HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Chartered Governance…

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        Warren Buffett’s Successor, Greg Abel, Has Inherited a $318 Billion Portfolio That Has 61% of Invested Assets in These 5 Unstoppable Stocks

        Key Points Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CEO, Warren Buffett, retired on Dec. 31, handing the reins to his successor, Greg Abel. Abel is unlikely to touch the Oracle of Omaha’s previously labeled eight “indefinite” holdings. However, value is of the utmost importance to Abel, which means two core holdings are at risk of being significantly pared…

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          Passengers Left Stranded Across Asia in Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Taiwan, and Hong Kong After Batik Air, AirAsia, Jetstar, United Airlines, and More Cancel Over 50 Flights Disrupting Travel to Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco, and More Key Routes – New Update

          Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Passengers Left Stranded Across Asia in Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Taiwan, and Hong Kong After Batik Air, AirAsia, Jetstar, United Airlines, and More Cancel Over 50 Flights Disrupting Travel to Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco, and More Key Routes – New Update Published on February 27, 2026 Image generated with…

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          Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, seen here during the recent India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, has said his company is willing to lose US government contracts to hold on to its principles. (PTI File Photo)

          Tech giant Anthropic vs Pentagon over how much AI can be used in war, surveilling US citizens

          A standoff between one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and the United States military came to a head this week, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refusing to bend to Pentagon pressure over how its AI technology can be used in national security operations, essentially for AI-guided weapons imn war. Anthropic CEO Dario…

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            Why IonQ Stock Surged Today

            The quantum computing leader’s sales are skyrocketing. Shares of IonQ (IONQ +21.20%) leaped on Thursday after the quantum services supplier issued a revenue forecast that exceeded investors’ expectations. By the close of trading, IonQ’s stock price was up over 21%. Image source: Getty Images. Staggering sales growth IonQ’s fourth-quarter revenue soared 429% year over year…

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