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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 2026POLITICS

Debt climbs to new highs as budget outlook worsens

The first year of the current administration has seen bold moves to overhaul the economy. Tax cuts hit record lows, tariffs surged, and federal spending was trimmed sharply. Yet these shifts largely cancel each other out when it comes to the national budget. A recent forecast from a non‑parti

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Hope, Ice and Courage: A Skater’s Message for All

A 24‑year‑old skater from Boston found a way to honor his lost parents by stepping onto the Olympic ice. After the tragic crash that took his mother and father, he drew strength from their memory to compete in the 2026 Games. During his short program, he held a photo of them close to his heart an

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

School Shooting in Thailand Ends with Hostages Freed

A young man, 18 years old, burst into a school in Hat Yai district of Songkhla Province with a firearm. He started shooting, forcing the staff and students to surrender. Police quickly moved in and stopped him before he could do more harm. The authorities released all the people who were held hostag

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Feb 11 2026SCIENCE

Climate Debate Blog: A Fresh Look at the Facts

The blog “Watts Up With That” claims to be a top source for climate science. It gathers research, news and expert views about how Earth is changing and what that means for people. Its focus areas include the causes of global warming, predictions about future temperatures and how scientists study th

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Animals and Healing in the Himalayan Hills

In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Back in Action: A Dad’s Quick Fix to a Painful Cyst

A 39‑year‑old father from Orange County, California, began to feel a sharp pop in his back while stretching at the gym. He brushed it off because he’s no stranger to sports injuries, but over months his hips tightened and the lower part of his leg started losing feeling and muscle. The turning point

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Head Injuries, Not Drowning, Explain Most Deaths in Greek Shipwreck

A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Understanding Achalasia Diagnosis in Turkey

Achalasia is a rare condition that makes swallowing hard, but many doctors do not notice it right away. The symptoms can be vague, and the tools that exist to spot the problem are often underused. In Turkey, most earlier research looked at only one hospital or was just a review of existing studies.

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Motorola’s New Edge 70 Fusion: Style, Power and Durability in One Phone

Motorola’s newest model promises a blend of sleek design and robust performance. The phone arrives in five distinctive Pantone hues—Orient Blue, Sporting Green, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette—that showcase a textured nylon‑and‑linen back instead of glass. This material choice adds grip and al

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