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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Screen Hours, Sleep Loss and Teen Mood in Dharan

Teenagers in Dharan spend almost five hours a day looking at screens, well over the two‑hour limit that health experts suggest. Because of this extra time in front of devices, many students do not get enough sleep. In a study of 259 secondary‑school pupils from both government and private scho

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Storm Leaves a Trail of Fallen Trees in the South

The winter storm that hit the southern states last month left more than just shattered roofs and broken power lines; it also toppled countless trees that had stood for generations. In Nashville, a quiet blue cottage and its green yard were once a refuge for old trees that had survived the city’s gro

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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Massachusetts Tries 3‑Year College Degrees

The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Banks Fueling Green Claims Back Fire, Says Study

A new report says that most big banks are helping companies sell “green” steel that still hurts the planet. The study looked at 20 of the world’s biggest lenders and found that only one—Lloyds—avoids this problem. The rest are backing projects that use tricks like cutting down iron ore with na

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Wall Street’s New Political Challenger

A 33‑year‑old former investment banker has announced he will run for Virginia’s U. S. Senate seat as a Democrat, aiming to defeat the long‑time incumbent Mark Warner. His career began on Wall Street, working for firms like Lazard and Centerview Partners. He later became a reality‑TV star on HBO’s F

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

EPA Plans Big Rollback of Climate Rules

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Students’ Views on Pre‑Marriage Health Checks in Bangladesh

The study looks at what university students think about pre‑marriage screening in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It focuses on how much they know, their attitudes, and what they feel about the tests that catch genetic or sexually transmitted diseases before couples marry. Many people in Bangladesh sh

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Later School Bells: A New Start for Teens

Baldwinsville High might push its first bell an hour later. The idea isn’t just about buses or teachers’ schedules; it’s rooted in science that says teens learn better when they sleep more. Current classes begin at 7:35 a. m. , but the proposal would move them to about 8:45 a. m. This shift could se

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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 10 2026HEALTH

Long Sleep and Short Sleep Raise Kidney Risk in Seniors

Older adults often sleep less or more than the usual seven hours, and this can hurt their kidneys. A big study looked at 178, 268 U. S. seniors who answered a health survey in 2022. Researchers split the participants into five groups based on how many hours they slept: no more than five, six,

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