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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

How Poison Affects Future Generations

In the world of tiny worms, scientists found something interesting. They wanted to see if poison affects the babies of parents who were exposed to it. They used a special worm called Caenorhabditis elegans for their experiments. First, they gave the worms different amounts of a poison called roteno

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change Denial: Trump's Bold Move to Roll Back Environmental Protections

The Trump administration has taken a significant step to dismantle the government's ability to combat climate change. By revoking the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and the environment, the administration is effectively removing legal barriers to carbon dioxi

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Laser Weapons and El Paso Airport Chaos

A recent incident near El Paso airport in Texas has sparked a lot of questions. The U. S. military used a laser weapon to stop drones. This caused a big problem. The airport had to close for many hours. This left people confused and upset. The laser weapon is called Locust. It was made by a company

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Tech and Money Power: Why Countries Are Worried

Countries are starting to worry about their freedom. Why? Because the U. S. has a lot of control over money and technology. This is not about physical borders. It is about the invisible ways the U. S. can influence other nations. Recently, the U. S. took action against Venezuela. It also talked abo

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Clairton's Creative Shift: From Football Fame to Future Makers

Clairton, a small town in Pennsylvania, is known for its strong football team, the Bears. But now, the town is trying something new to help its students. The Clairton City School District has started a program called Beartopia. It's a fun way to teach kids about leadership, responsibility, and creat

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

New Faces, New Roles: UVA Football Shakes Up Coaching Staff

UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Nevada's Fight for Fair Play in School Sports

In Nevada, a heated debate is unfolding over a proposed change to school sports. The state's governor, Joe Lombardo, is pushing for a vote in 2026 that would restrict transgender girls from competing in female sports. He argues this is about fairness and safety for girls. But not everyone agrees. A

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Chicago's Bold Move: Selling Unpaid Debt to Investors

Chicago is taking a big step. It wants to sell about $1 billion in debt. This debt comes from things like unpaid parking tickets. The city is hoping investors will buy this debt. But there's a catch. A top finance official says this is risky. The official warns it might be costly. Investors might no

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Veteran Innovators Shine in Louisiana Pitch Showdown

A Navy veteran just made waves in the business world. Demilade Oloyede, the CEO of AquaGuard, took home first prize at the Veteran Energy and Manufacturing Pitch Competition. This event, held in Louisiana, is all about pushing energy innovation and helping businesses grow. Oloyede's company, AquaGu

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