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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Letters After a Tragic Loss

A box on the kitchen table holds about two hundred letters and cards that have come into a Denver family’s home since their son, Alex Pretti, was shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis. The messages come from doctors, veterans and strangers who remember Alex as a caring nurse at the Veterans A

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Retail Spending Slows, Small Business Confidence Drops

December retail sales stayed flat month‑to‑month, a sharp fall from the expected rise after November’s rebound. The drop marks the slowest year‑over‑year growth since September 2024. Motor vehicle and clothing purchases fell the most, while spending on building materials and food & beverage grew

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Senate Switches Gears: Real‑Time Vote Uploads Back on Track

"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback: A Lesson in Respect and Expertise

In the world of alpine skiing, few names shine as brightly as Lindsey Vonn’s. After a long break, she returned to the World Cup circuit and has already earned podium spots in every downhill race this season, including two victories. Even at 41 years old, her speed and skill remain impressive, provin

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Feb 08 2026CRIME

Benghazi Attack: New Video Shows Key Suspect at Scene

A recently released video, shown only in court, places Zubayar Al‑Bakoush at the U. S. embassy in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. The footage shows him wearing camouflage and standing near the main gate as about twenty armed men burst in, an event that led to the deaths of four Americans. Al‑Bako

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Feb 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Celebrating a Legacy of Community and Art

Ismael Ahmed, who spent 78 years shaping Detroit’s social scene, passed away on January 31. He co‑founded the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Service, turning it into a major support hub for residents across the metro area. Ahmed also helped create the Arab Workers Caucus with the UAW,

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

Research, Religion and Health: A Fresh Look at Reviews and Scales

The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi

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Feb 06 2026SCIENCE

Faster Food, Stronger Shape: How Sugar Pathways Shape Fungal Growth

Fungi can change their shape on the fly. When the outside world shifts, they switch between cell forms to survive or infect. Scientists know a lot about the genes that trigger these changes, but they have not looked closely at what fuels them. A new study shows that the sugar‑processing rou

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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