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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Sunlight, Work and Skin Risk

Outdoor jobs in Lisbon expose workers to high levels of solar ultraviolet rays, a leading factor that can trigger squamous cell skin cancer. Researchers measured the actual amount of UV radiation reaching workers such as gardeners, gravediggers, pavers, asphalters, sanitation crews and sailors. They

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Social Media Use, Mood and Grades in Libyan Med Students

A recent survey looked at how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that affects their mood or grades. The study used a standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media, plus separate tools for depression and anxiety. It included students from their third ye

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

New Stadium Dreams for Portage and the Chicago Bears

Portage, a city in Indiana, is hoping to land a big deal by offering 300 acres of its own land for a Chicago Bears football stadium. The plan, dubbed “Halas Harbor, ” plays on the Bears’ famous headquarters in Lake Forest and aims to bring the team closer to its fan base in Northwest Indiana. The si

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Private Jet, Public Debate: The Milan–Cortina Story

Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Court TV’s Big Shift: From Cable Courtrooms to Digital Streams

The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Botswana Eyes Growth After Diamond Dip

The government announced that the country’s economy is expected to rise by 3. 1 % in 2026, signalling a comeback after two years of decline. This outlook follows a sharp drop in global demand for natural diamonds, which has hurt Botswana’s main source of income. Diamonds normally provide about

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Dotdash Meredith Wins Court Battle Over Meta Data Sharing

In a recent court decision, Dotdash Meredith Inc. – the company behind popular magazines like People and Entertainment Weekly – won a case that challenged its sharing of video‑viewing data with Meta Platforms Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, claimed that Dotdash Meredith violated the Video

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Less Local Anesthetic, Less Breathing Trouble

The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Saliva, a Tiny Test Tube for Diabetes

A new way to spot type‑2 diabetes is coming from an unexpected source: your own spit. Scientists have found that tiny particles in saliva, called extracellular vesicles, carry the same clues about insulin problems that doctors look for in blood. These particles are packed with proteins, fats and tin

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