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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

A Measles Alert at a New Jersey Hospital

On February 6, a person from another state with measles went to the pediatric emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Health officials say anyone who was inside the hospital between 11:15 a. m. and 4:45 p. m. could have caught the virus. The department urges peop

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Moderna’s New Flu Shot Hits a Roadblock

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has decided not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, even though the company spent years and millions of dollars on testing. The decision came after the agency’s chief vaccine regulator, Dr. Vinay Prasad, raised a concern. He said the trial used a compar

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Groups Fight Rising Field and Gym Fees

A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,

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Feb 07 2026OPINION

Whizzer’s Fight: A Polio Survivor’s Legacy and the Power of Vaccines

A 16‑year‑old football star from Florida once faced a nightmare that would shape his life forever. In 1954, before the polio vaccine reached the streets, he contracted a disease that left him paralyzed and in constant pain. He endured countless hospital stays, dozens of surgeries, and a life with a

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A New Plan for America's Little Ones

In a recent gathering, a unique idea was put forward. The focus was on creating special savings accounts for every newborn in the country. This isn't just any savings plan. It's designed to grow over time, giving every child a financial head start. The event was filled with excitement. Business lea

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Jan 29 2026WEATHER

Stay Informed: How to Share Closures with WIS

In the Midlands, when bad weather hits, many places like schools, churches, and businesses might close or change their hours. WIS helps keep everyone in the loop by letting people report these changes easily. First, you need an online account with WIS to report a closure. If you don’t have one or f

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Plan to Create a Bot-Free Social Network

OpenAI is working on a new social network. It wants to make sure only real people can join. This is to stop bots from causing trouble. Bots are fake accounts that spread bad information and spam. The team making this network is small. They are thinking about using special tech to check if users are

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

A Tragic Flight Ends in Colombia's Mountains

In a shocking turn of events, a small plane met a tragic end in the rugged mountains of northern Colombia. The Beechcraft 1900, operated by the state-run airline Satena, was carrying 15 people when it crashed. Sadly, everyone on board lost their lives. The plane was on its way from Cúcuta to Ocaña,

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

AI's Role in Improving Health for Homeless People in California

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being tested to help homeless people in California get better healthcare. A company called Akido Labs is starting a new program in the Bay Area. This program uses AI to help outreach workers ask the right questions and suggest possible diagnoses. The AI's suggestions

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