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SSM Health and Rock County Public Health unveil new harm reduction vending machine in hospital emergency department, offering life-saving supplies like naloxone, HIV test kits, and educational materials, aiming to combat rising overdose rates and promote public health safety.

Exploring the Cleveland Browns journey under coach Kevin Stefanski, from their eleven-win season in 2020 to the challenges posed by injuries and the Deshaun Watson trade. Despite setbacks, Stefanski led another eleven-win season in 2023, with GM Andrew Berry rebuilding the team. The question remains: can they recover from past decisions and achieve sustained success?

The New England Patriots, currently one-and-a-half-point underdogs, face the Buffalo Bills in a crucial AFC East showdown. Despite their impressive eleven-win record, the Patriots are playing at home. Coach Mike Vrabel downplays the underdog status, focusing on preparation. Kickoff is set for one PM Eastern Time.

Save Our Schools bill reintroduced by Democrats, aiming to increase special education reimbursement to 90% and tie per-pupil funding to inflation. The legislation also includes grants for teacher preparation programs. Representative Robyn Vining emphasizes the need for sufficient special education funding, as many districts face unexpected funding shortfalls.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Madison, Wisconsin, on March 1, 2026, as part of her book tour. Tickets for her event, focusing on her presidential campaign, go on sale at 10 AM on Thursday. High demand expected.

Controversial Figure Appointed to FEMA Role: A Conservative Activist Known for Voter Fraud Claims Takes on Senior Role at FEMA Gregg Phillips, a conservative activist famous for promoting unproven voter fraud claims, has been appointed to a senior position at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Despite his history of criticizing FEMA and his role in the controversial Two Thousand Mules documentary, Phillips now oversees FEMAs Office of Response and Recovery. This appointment has raised concerns among current and former FEMA officials, who emphasize the critical nature of the role in life-or-death decisions and disaster recovery. As FEMA faces misinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly during the 2024 campaign, Phillips appointment is seen as aligning with efforts to reform or dismantle the agency. With climate change intensifying storms and disasters, the leadership at FEMA is under increased scrutiny, and the direction it takes could have significant implications for communities across the nation.

President Trump seizes oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions. US takes control of possibly largest vessel ever seized, aiming to pressure Maduro. Details scarce, but tanker may have been headed for Cuba. US military has conducted strikes, killing 87 and destroying 23 alleged drug boats. Plans for post-Maduro Venezuela are under development.

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is outshining Green Bay Packers top pick Matthew Golden. Despite being drafted sixteen spots lower, Burden has more targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns. This was highlighted in a recent game where Bo Melton, not Golden, scored a touchdown. As the Bears face the Browns and prepare for a rematch against the Packers, the comparison between these two rookies continues to be a hot topic.

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is outshining Green Bay Packers top pick Matthew Golden. Despite being drafted sixteen spots lower, Burden has more targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns. This was highlighted in a recent game where Bo Melton, not Golden, scored a touchdown. As the Bears face the Browns and prepare for a rematch against the Packers, the comparison between these two rookies continues to be a hot topic.