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Washington County, VT police investigating reported public lewdness

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward 2/24/2026 11:26 AM

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are reaching out to the public after a Gansevoort man was arrested on an obscenity charge. Jeffrey Zakrzewski, 55, is accused of performing lewd acts in his car. Police said it happened on Feb. 10 on Poultney Street in the village of Whitehall. He could be seen by other people, [...]

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Meta, AMD reach deal to expand AI infrastructure

By upi.com | 2/24/2026 11:17 AM

AMD and Meta announced a partnership to grow Meta's AI infrastructure with the use of AMD's Instinct graphics processor chips beginning this year.

soccer

Benfica star breaks silence on Vinicius-Prestianni case – ‘If it’s true, I can’t accept it’

By Yahoo Sports | 2/24/2026 11:15 AM

After a first leg that was marred by an alleged racism incident involving Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni, tension will be high as Real Madrid and SL Benfica meet each other again this Wednesday....

technology

Sunken treasure: Record 2,350 Yuan Dynasty ceramics found in ancient shipwreck

By Interesting Engineering | Munis Raza 2/24/2026 11:10 AM

Marine archaeologists have recovered a massive collection of 14th-century ceramics from the first ancient shipwreck...

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Marathon Xbox-Exclusive Rewards Revealed Ahead Of Open Beta, And They Look Like Minecraft Trinkets

By GameSpot | 2/24/2026 11:09 AM

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1988 Mazda 323GTX Tested: For the Discerning Pauper

By Car and Drive | 2/24/2026 11:00 AM

finance

AI will lead to mass unemployment, a new paper says — but other researchers are skeptical

By MarketWatch.com | 2/24/2026 10:59 AM

politics

Most say Trump becoming more erratic: Survey

By The Hill | 2/24/2026 10:55 AM

food

Redbreast Irish Whiskey is releasing a Moscatel wine cask expression just in time for St. Patrick’s Day

By THE MANUAL | 2/24/2026 10:45 AM

world

55K Canadians in Mexico register as situation becomes ‘more stable’

By Global News | 2/24/2026 10:22 AM

METRO

The Pleasure Chest is having a massive sale this week ahead of its closing

AUTO

2025 Volkswagen Golf R at Lightning Lap 2026

TECHNOLOGY

World-first: Quantum-inspired optimization computer installed on mobile robot

FFNEWS

IAG Cargo and Qatar Cargo grow alliance with DUB contract

CONNECTICUT

CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill

CONNECTICUT

No rest for the part-time at CSCU

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Watch: Four-eared foster kitten in Alabama becomes a viral star

NEW_JERSEY

Op-Ed: A stronger system for NJ’s most vulnerable residents

NEW_JERSEY

Gateway is a pain — for now. Here’s how it will make your life better

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Education nominee aims to boost teacher pipeline, make ICE guidance

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Wildly Expressive Paper Masks by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen Radiate Emotion

by Colossal | Feb 24 2026

basketball

NBA Tank Watch: The Bulls have finally picked a direction, Pacers get the memo

by CBS Interactive Inc | Feb 24 2026

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

connecticut

CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill

by CT Mirror | Feb 24 2026

entertainment

New Music Friday February 20: U2, Hilary Duff, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, Ty Dolla $ign, Megan Moroney & More

by ET Online | Feb 20 2026

FFNEWS

FedEx files lawsuit for tariff refunds

by Air Cargo News | Feb 24 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

Marathon Xbox-Exclusive Rewards Revealed Ahead Of Open Beta, And They Look Like Minecraft Trinkets

by GameSpot | Feb 24 2026

how_to

Stop Headphone Headaches: 6 Tweaks I Use for All-Day Comfort

by CNET | Feb 24 2026

music

Twenty One Pilots Director Talks Taking Helm For Band’s Massive ‘More Than We Ever Imagined’ IMAX Movie: ‘I Can’t Believe This Is My Life’

by Billboard | Feb 24 2026

nation

Meta, AMD reach deal to expand AI infrastructure

by upi.com | Feb 24 2026

nutrition

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 2026

odd_fun

Watch: Escaped cows block traffic on New York State Thruway

by United Press International, Inc. | Feb 24 2026

real_estate

Here’s why moving to a cheaper city is actually costing renters more

by NY Post | Feb 24 2026

technology

Classic Outlook bug causes mouse pointers to randomly disappear

by PCWorld | Feb 24 2026

Word of the Day

umpteen

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 24, 2026 is:

umpteen • \UMP-teen\ • adjective

Umpteen is an informal adjective meaning "very many" or "indefinitely numerous."

// The artist has painted the same subject umpteen times, yet each piece has its own unique quality.

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Examples:

"The life of a showgirl often includes umpteen costume changes, elaborate props and copious amounts of hairspray." – The Economist, 4 Oct. 2025

Did you know?

There may not be a gazillion ways in English to refer to a large, indefinite number, but there are definitely more than a soupçon. Many of these, such as zillion, bazillion, kazillion, jillion, and bajillion, start with -illion (as in million) and add a satisfying consonant or syllable in front for some extra oomph. The adjective umpteen does the same for -teen, with the oomph provided by the ump in umpty. Umpty, an adjective meaning "such and such" (as in "umpty percent" or "umpty-four") arose, like umpteen, in the latter half of the 1800s. We only occasionally use umpty these days, but you're bound to hear or read umpteen and umpteenth ("latest or last in an indefinitely numerous series") any number of times.

Washington County, VT police investigating reported public lewdness

Meta, AMD reach deal to expand AI infrastructure

Benfica star breaks silence on Vinicius-Prestianni case – ‘If it’s true, I can’t accept it’

Sunken treasure: Record 2,350 Yuan Dynasty ceramics found in ancient shipwreck

Marathon Xbox-Exclusive Rewards Revealed Ahead Of Open Beta, And They Look Like Minecraft Trinkets

1988 Mazda 323GTX Tested: For the Discerning Pauper

AI will lead to mass unemployment, a new paper says — but other researchers are skeptical

Most say Trump becoming more erratic: Survey

Redbreast Irish Whiskey is releasing a Moscatel wine cask expression just in time for St. Patrick’s Day

55K Canadians in Mexico register as situation becomes ‘more stable’

The Pleasure Chest is having a massive sale this week ahead of its closing

2025 Volkswagen Golf R at Lightning Lap 2026

World-first: Quantum-inspired optimization computer installed on mobile robot

IAG Cargo and Qatar Cargo grow alliance with DUB contract

CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill

No rest for the part-time at CSCU

Watch: Four-eared foster kitten in Alabama becomes a viral star

Op-Ed: A stronger system for NJ’s most vulnerable residents

Gateway is a pain — for now. Here’s how it will make your life better

Education nominee aims to boost teacher pipeline, make ICE guidance

Wildly Expressive Paper Masks by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen Radiate Emotion

NBA Tank Watch: The Bulls have finally picked a direction, Pacers get the memo

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill

New Music Friday February 20: U2, Hilary Duff, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, Ty Dolla $ign, Megan Moroney & More

FedEx files lawsuit for tariff refunds

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Marathon Xbox-Exclusive Rewards Revealed Ahead Of Open Beta, And They Look Like Minecraft Trinkets

Stop Headphone Headaches: 6 Tweaks I Use for All-Day Comfort

Twenty One Pilots Director Talks Taking Helm For Band’s Massive ‘More Than We Ever Imagined’ IMAX Movie: ‘I Can’t Believe This Is My Life’

Meta, AMD reach deal to expand AI infrastructure

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

Watch: Escaped cows block traffic on New York State Thruway

Here’s why moving to a cheaper city is actually costing renters more

Classic Outlook bug causes mouse pointers to randomly disappear

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Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack

55K Canadians in Mexico register as situation becomes ‘more stable’

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1.Watch: Escaped cows block traffic on New York State Thruway

2.Watch: Four-eared foster kitten in Alabama becomes a viral star

3.Lottery ticket picked by store clerk wins $40,000 a year for 25 years

4.People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things They've Caught Their Neighbors Doing When They Thought No One Was Watching, And I Cannot Look Away

5.Watch: David Rush leads team to build dice towers in record time

6.Watch: Oakland Zoo announces it's first birth of a red-tailed monkey

7.Watch: Australian woman's collection of 2,656 Shopkins breaks world record

8.Look: Firefighters rescue surfer stranded at base of cliff

9.Henry Ford biography returned to Wash. library nearly 64 years late

10.Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes