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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Justice Office Pauses Probe of Six Lawmakers

A U. S. Attorney in Washington decided not to press charges against six members of Congress after a federal grand jury said there was no probable cause. The lawyers had tried to indict lawmakers who posted a video urging military and intelligence people not to follow illegal orders. The grand jury r

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Closing Days of a Footshop Legacy

Footworks, a local shoe repair and orthotics shop that had been part of the community for almost five decades, is closing its doors. The business began in 1978 when Gary Lavoie and his wife Dorothy turned a tax refund into a new venture after their tree‑cutting company failed during a severe blizzar

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Feb 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

EPA's Rapid Changes: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is undergoing significant changes under the current administration. These changes are happening faster and more aggressively than before. The EPA is rescinding important regulations that protect the environment and public health. This includes the "endangerm

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Feb 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trump's EPA Rolls Back Emissions Rules: What's Next?

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a big move. It has decided to undo a 2009 rule that said greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles are bad for people's health. This rule was the basis for regulating emissions from cars and other sectors. Now, automakers won't have to follow str

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Spotting and Fixing Transmission Fluid Leaks: What You Need to Know

Your car has a way of telling you when something's wrong. It could be a strange smell, slow shifting, or a check engine light. Another sign is fluid leaks. A transmission fluid leak can be scary because it might lead to expensive repairs or even a broken transmission. Transmission fluid is like oil

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

What's Next for Restaurant Business Loans?

Whole business securitizations (WBS) are a big deal in the restaurant industry. They help businesses get loans by bundling together their future earnings. But these loans come with a deadline, called an anticipated repayment date (ARD). This is when the business must pay back the loan, usually by ge

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Lessons From a Rural Hospital’s First COVID‑19 Surge

A few months after the first wave hit a small Tasmanian hospital, 252 staff members answered questions about how things went. Their stories point to five key ideas that future plans should keep in mind. First, people felt lost because the rules changed so fast and no one had all the answers. Good

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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

Innovative Cancer Drug Faces Time‑Crunch in Cost Review

The latest study looks at how well a new drug, pemigatinib, works for patients with a rare liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers evaluated whether the drug’s benefits are worth its price compared to other treatments. The analysis starts by measuring how many months patien

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