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Feb 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rust Cohle’s “Flat Circle” and the Loop of Time

The line that has become a meme in crime‑thriller circles comes from the first season of a popular detective series. A quiet, philosophical officer says, “Time is a flat circle. ” The phrase feels like a simple observation about cycles, yet it carries deeper philosophical baggage that the show gradu

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screens and the Snack Ads They See

Children in Karaganda, a city in Kazakhstan, spend a lot of time on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The videos they watch often contain food ads that try to make snacks look tasty and fun. A new study looked at how these kids feel about those ads and how often they s

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Election Day in Thailand: Three Parties, One Uncertain Future

Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

The championship game of the Little Ten Conference Tournament was a slow affair, but Indian Creek managed to pull ahead in the second half. In the first 20 minutes, both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Timberwolves, ranked third in the league, shot only 21% from the floor. At halftim

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: Analysts Say “Buy”

Analysts are pointing the finger at three tech names that could climb higher. The first is a Japanese chipmaker whose shares last traded around $449 and now have a target of about ¥70, 800. The second is a leading maker of automotive micro‑controllers whose price target sits near ¥3, 300 after a rec

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Chaos: Why ICE Can’t Work There

John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible. Sand

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Choice at the End: New York’s New Law on Medical Aid in Dying

New York has added a new option for people who are seriously ill and expect to die within six months. The state’s newest law lets them request medication that can end their life, but only after a set of careful checks. First, there is a five‑day pause between the doctor’s order and when the medicine

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Overtime Showdown: Monte Vista Edge Past Alamosa

The match at the MVHS gym ended with a 65‑59 victory for Monte Vista, but only after an extra period. The game was a back‑and‑forth battle with neither side willing to give up. Monte Vista’s star Azariah Hurt Hurtado led the charge, scoring 22 points and making key free throws in the final moments.

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