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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A Week of Cheap Cooking: Testing a New Food Guide

I decided to try the new food plan that was released in January. The guide says eat whole foods, cut back on sugar and processed stuff, and keep costs low. I set a budget of $15 a day for a week to see if it could work in real life. I started by making a grocery list with the help of an AI helper

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Debt climbs to new highs as budget outlook worsens

The first year of the current administration has seen bold moves to overhaul the economy. Tax cuts hit record lows, tariffs surged, and federal spending was trimmed sharply. Yet these shifts largely cancel each other out when it comes to the national budget. A recent forecast from a non‑parti

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Immigration Support Plummets After Minnesota Shootings

A recent survey shows that people in the United States are losing faith in President Trump’s approach to immigration, especially after federal agents shot and killed two Americans in Minnesota last month. The poll indicates that Trump’s image on border security has fallen to the same level as his

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Border Agent’s Praise Sparks Debate Over Chicago Shooting

A federal official named Gregory Bovino, who directs immigration raids in Chicago, sent a congratulatory email to the Border Patrol agent who fired five shots at a 30‑year‑old woman from Chicago. The email praised the agent’s “excellent service” and urged him to keep working hard. The message is pa

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

India Calls for Clear Rules on Crypto to Keep Money Home

A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs Clear Rules to Build Better Defences

The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

US Lawmakers Demand New Controls on Chip Tools for China

The United States is pushing its government to step up limits on the sale of high‑tech chipmaking equipment to China, arguing that the current rules leave gaps that could endanger national safety. Both House Select Committee on China and House Foreign Affairs chairs wrote a bipartisan letter to t

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Head Injuries, Not Drowning, Explain Most Deaths in Greek Shipwreck

A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

The U. S. Cuts $600 Million From Four State Health Budgets

A new policy by the federal government will remove about $600 million from the health budgets of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The money had been given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state health departments and nonprofits. The administration says the

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Women Powering Local School Wins in the Suburbs

In recent years, suburban voters have shifted their focus from national drama to everyday school matters. A new study by a network of over 700, 000 suburban women shows that candidates labeled “extremist” lost about 62 % of their contests, while those described as “common sense” won in key states

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