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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Social Media Use, Mood and Grades in Libyan Med Students

A recent survey looked at how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that affects their mood or grades. The study used a standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media, plus separate tools for depression and anxiety. It included students from their third ye

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Reimagining Brazil’s Social Support System

Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Daily Mail: How Email Alerts Keep You Informed

In many towns people rely on a daily email to stay updated on local events. The system works by letting residents sign up for alerts that match their interests. Each morning, a single message arrives with the newest news items, avoiding spam and keeping inboxes clean. The process begins when a us

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Thunder Outsmart Lakers in Thrilling Battle

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved they are still a tough opponent even without their star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who missed the game with an abdominal strain. The Los Angeles Lakers had to face a champion team that was missing their own key player, Luka Dončić, who sat out because of a hamstring

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Celebrity Fandom and Mental Health: A New Look

The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Homes: The Real Estate Game in the UK

The richest stars in Britain are not just famous for their talent – they’re also building massive property empires that rival those of top financiers. Among them, the Beckhams stand out with a portfolio worth around $205 million, covering five homes that make up almost a quarter of their total we

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Gabbard Responds to Allegations About a Whistleblower File

A former intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, said she did not block Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint. She claimed that once she learned the filing needed security instructions, she acted right away. The complaint was filed in May with an inspector general. It accused the top spy off

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Nebraska Beats Rutgers Thanks to a Strong Finish

The Nebraska football team won a close game against Rutgers. They did it by staying patient and playing solid defense for the last part of the match. The game was not a blow‑out. Both teams traded points early, but Nebraska’s offense slowed down in the first half. In the second half Rienk Ma

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Doctor, A Loud Story

Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,

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