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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Finding Big Blocks in Small‑Norm Boolean Matrices

The study shows that if a matrix filled with 0s and 1s has either a small γ₂‑norm or a small normalized trace norm, it must hide a large square of all 1s or all 0s. This confirms a claim made by Hambardzumyan, Hatami, and Hatami. The researchers also explore other patterns that arise when Boolean ma

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Feb 23 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Careers Stuck in a Bad Loop

A new online discussion sparked by a curious user asked which famous people have suffered lasting damage to their reputations that never fully healed. The thread grew to thousands of comments, each pointing out names that many believe were harmed by rumors, media attacks, or bad timing. Some actors

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Students Stand Up in Tehran While U. S. Eyes Escalation

In Tehran, a new wave of student protests has begun to unfold after the government’s harsh crackdown earlier this year. For three consecutive days, students at major universities have taken to the streets, chanting slogans and demanding change. At Tehran University, voices rose against the regime’s

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Unconventional Moves: Texas Rep. Crockett’s Bold Bid for the Senate

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas congresswoman known for her sharp speeches, is running for the U. S. Senate in a way that defies traditional campaigning norms. She says she won’t follow the usual playbook, choosing instead to meet voters in informal settings like bars and community events. This approach i

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Faster Future for Solana in Asia

Solana Company is launching a new project called the “Pacific Backbone” to create a high‑speed network across key Asian cities. The plan links Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with low‑latency connections that will help Solana users stake tokens, validate transactions and trade quickly. The

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Feb 23 2026CRIME

Nighttime Gunfire Hits Virginia Beach Town Center

In the early hours of Sunday, a sudden burst of gunfire rattled the Town Center area of Virginia Beach. Officers arrived near Market Street, where they discovered a crime scene surrounded by local restaurants and shops. Two men were found on the street with gunshot wounds; they were transported to a

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

CBRE Shares Bounce Back as AI Fears Fade

UBS has shifted its view on CBRE, the big name in office space management. The Swiss bank now says that worries about artificial intelligence cutting jobs and shrinking the need for office buildings are too much. It lifted its recommendation from neutral to buy and pushed up the 12‑month price targe

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Spending Time Online: How Many Kids With Autism Get Hooked on Games in Saudi Arabia

A new look at the link between video games and autism shows that kids in Saudi Arabia who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often drawn into online gaming more than their peers. Researchers wanted to see how common this “Internet Gaming Disorder” (IGD) is and whether boys or girls, young or

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