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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Life on One: Why Being Single Feels Like a Freedom Win

Single folks are getting perks like tax cuts and health plans, according to a recent study that calls the trend a “cultural revolution. ” The report says people are choosing single life to focus on their own goals instead of the old idea that marriage is the only path to happiness. Eight out of te

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Scott County Rejects New Power Plant Rules

The county board made a surprising decision to reject the proposed ordinance that would have regulated new power plant developments. The vote was close, with a few members favoring the restriction and others opposing it. Those in favor argued that the ordinance would protect local air quality, limit

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Penn State Faces Ohio State in Big Wrestling Showdown

The Nittany Lions are set to meet Ohio State, the nation’s top team, on Friday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The match will be shown on Big Ten Network and starts at 7 p. m. Penn State’s wrestling squad has finished the season undefeated, boasting a 13‑0 record and 7‑0 in conference play. Ohio Stat

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Kalshi’s $10 Welcome Bonus for Winter Games

Kalshi is a new place where people can bet on things that happen in sports. If you want to try it out, a special code called NYPMAX gives you $10 extra money. You have to sign up, type the code in, prove who you are, and trade at least $10. Once you finish that, the bonus will appear in you

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Gait Fix: A Six‑Week Trial to Ease Knee Pain

Knee osteoarthritis is a common problem that hurts and makes walking hard. Researchers tested whether changing the way people walk, with real‑time feedback, can lessen pain and improve movement. They ran a randomized study where participants followed different walking‑adjustment plans over six weeks

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Hangout Below The Forge

In late January, a new spot opened in downtown Salem’s historic building known as The Forge. The venue sits on the basement floor at 285 Liberty St. NE and offers a relaxed space for gatherings of all kinds. The owner, Nat Borchers, runs Back Line Real Estate and co‑owns The Forge. He used to play

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Quiet Town Stands Together After Tragedy

In the small community of Tumbler Ridge, located deep in British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains, leaders from across Canada gathered to honor those lost in a recent shooting that shocked the nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with opposition figures Pierre Poilievre and Yves‑François Blanchet, pu

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A New Way to Tackle Empty Homes in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fast‑Printing 3D Objects in Less Than a Second

A Chinese research team has made 3‑D printing much quicker and still detailed. Instead of adding layers one by one, they use holographic light that fills a whole volume at once. The system shines light from many angles, like a projector, and shapes the resin inside a container instantly. No

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Coach Judge’s Baby‑Talk Sparks Outrage

Former Giants coach Joe Judge made a controversial statement during an NCAA hearing, saying that players who have babies while the season is on must focus solely on football. He explained how parents should keep their partners away from sleep‑influencing routines, insisting the athlete’s priority is

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