Efforts by the Kremlin to encourage more births had fallen flat, Sonin said, because women in Russia did not feel safe and secure, with the low birth rate direct evidence of that and effectively dispelling positive images of the country and war promoted by Russia and state-run media.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Now, with Henderson back in the NFL, Jones got promoted in his place at USC.
The Badgers committed six fouls in the first quarter and the Bruins capitalized for seven points from the free-throw line.
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Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
The pharmaceutical industry is working to capitalize, according to 10 people, including lobbyists, advisers, FDA officials, and an executive involved in the efforts.
In June, county voters will decide whether to back it.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, smaller private-equity firms and financial companies backed by them have acquired more than 900 independent firms that provide retirement and wealth-management services, according to data collected by PitchBook.
Before the vote on the moratorium, Eagle pointed out that Hood County has special protections under a section of the Local Government Code, subchapter 231K, which grants special protection of the Brazos River watershed, which is entirely in Hood County.
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Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
On Monday, Graf granted a request from a coalition of news organizations including the Associated Press to allow attorneys for the media to view defense requests to classify documents in the case.
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Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Escondido awarded the one-year contract to the Department of Homeland Security last month for $22,500 with two optional one-year extensions for a potential total of $67,500.
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Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.
Times staff writer Jack Dolan contributed to this report.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
The Miami Foundation is also inviting individual donors and businesses to establish or contribute to funds to further expand scholarship opportunities.
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Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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