The 'Blade Angels' Redefine U.S. Women's Figure Skating
Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito are a new generation of American figure skating stars
U.S. Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Plano Figure Skater Amber Glenn Competes in Women's Short at Olympics
Entertainment
Gone Country – A Tribute to Alan Jackson
Tribute concert to the country music legend comes to Plano, Texas

Plano Venue Hosts Evening with Helene Cronin and Scott Sean White
Two acclaimed authors to appear at Love and War in Texas for a special event.
Award-winning Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan comes to Plano
The popular trio will make its first appearance in Plano at Love & War in Texas on February 15.
Politics
Texas Muslim Prayer Group Harassed During Park Gathering
Incident follows surge of Islamophobic rhetoric in North Texas

Racist Rant at Texas City Council Meeting Highlights Underrecognized Hinduphobia
A right-wing podcaster's mocking performance of Hindu stereotypes sparks outrage and calls for accountability.
Plano Pauses DART Exit Plans After New Proposal
City leaders to continue negotiations with transit agency over service levels, costs, and long-term role.
Crime
North Texas Adult Bookstore Owner Charged in Prostitution, Drug Sting
Authorities allege the suspect's businesses were fronts for illegal activities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Two Men Indicted in $10M Chicago Medicare Fraud Scheme
Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal accused of using nominee labs and DME suppliers to bill for nonexistent services
Texas Jury Rules Alleged Hate Crime Against Black Student Was a Hoax
Court orders mother and attorney to pay $3.2 million in damages for smearing white student's reputation
Business
Dollar Tree Expands Into Wealthier Neighborhoods
Discount retailer targets high-earning customers, shakes off 'dollar store' stigma

Independent Comic Shops Struggle Amid Rising Costs
Closures and adaptations reflect complex landscape for local comic book retailers
Diodes Reports Q4 Earnings
Semiconductor company posts $391.6 million in quarterly revenue
