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Idaho Ends State Pool Inspection Standards, Local Oversight Steps In
A state filing describes the end of mandated pool inspection standards on July 1, 2025, according to health officials. Local oversight will follow.
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Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Patron, Dies at 95
Iris Cantor, a noted philanthropist, died at 95 on February 22, 2026. She supported the arts and healthcare, donating hundreds of artworks.
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Midsized Biotech Firms Form Alliance to Oppose MFN Drug Pricing Policy
Ten biotech companies established the MBAA in response to the MFN drug pricing policy, according to reports. Discounted drugs began in February 2026.
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Global M&A Activity Surges to Second-Highest Year on Record in 2025
A report indicates that global M&A deal value increased by 36% in 2025, with 111 megadeals exceeding $5 billion, according to published data.
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Edward L. Deci, Self-Determination Theory Co-Founder, Dies at 83
The professor co-founded Self-Determination Theory with Richard M. Ryan and passed away on February 14, 2026, according to reports.
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ACA Rule Changes Proposed by Trump Administration Could Raise Family Deductibles
A proposed rule outlines potential family deductibles reaching $31,000 by 2026, according to reports. Out-of-pocket maximums may hit $27,600.
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Amazon Halts Blue Jay Warehouse Robot Project After Six Months
Amazon halted the Blue Jay robotics project in January 2026, just three months after its October 2025 launch, reallocating staff to other initiatives.
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Zscaler Reports 23% Revenue Growth in Q2 Fiscal 2025
Zscaler reported Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of $647.9 million, a 23% increase year-over-year, and raised full-year guidance to $2.640–$2.654 billion.
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Elephant Seals at California’s Año Nuevo Test Positive for H5N1 Bird Flu
Seven elephant seal pups tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza at Año Nuevo State Park, prompting closures, according to officials.
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OpenAI Hires Riley Walz for OAI Labs Team
Riley Walz has joined OpenAI as a software engineer in OAI Labs, focusing on human-AI collaboration tools under Joanne Jang, according to the company.