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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Heart‑Smart Eating: Small Swaps, Big Gains

Heart Health Month reminds us to check numbers and meds, but the real daily win is in what we eat. Doctors say that tiny, steady changes can beat a huge diet change when it comes to cholesterol. Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, who runs Step One Foods, saw patients confused by “watch your cholesterol” wi

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Nebraska Prep Wrestling: Your 2026 Game Plan

The 2026 wrestling season in Nebraska is shaping up to be a thrilling ride for high‑school athletes and fans alike. Coaches are already mapping out training schedules, while students can look forward to a series of competitive meets that promise to test skill and stamina. At the heart of the plan i

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

New Land Rules Spark Tension in West Bank

Israel’s cabinet has just passed a new plan that will let settlers buy land more easily in the West Bank, a move Palestinians say is a step toward full annexation. The decision marks the first time since 1967 that Israel has opened a formal land‑registration process for this occupied territory. T

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Future‑Proof CEOs: Balancing Trade, Tech and Tomorrow

Chief executives today face a maze of challenges that feel heavier than ever. Trade rules from the U. S. administration keep changing, forcing leaders to decide whether and how loudly to respond—especially when those rules touch workers, shoppers and investors. At the same time, artificial intell

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Urges EU to Set a Membership Date, But Leaders Say No

At the Munich Security Conference, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a panel that European governments are not ready to give Ukraine a concrete membership date, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked for one as part of a peace deal with Russia. Zelenskiy reiterated o

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

New Faces and New Ideas Shake Up Massachusetts Politics

A long‑time congressman from Massachusetts is about to face a fresh challenger in the 2026 primary. The incumbent, who has served since 1988 and once taught public school, will now be tested by a teacher from the Pioneer Valley who claims to bring a break from “old‑school” politics. The challenger,

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

Rising Minimum Wage Sparks Job Crunch for Young Workers

The Bank of England’s policy adviser, Catherine Mann, warned that a steep climb in Britain’s minimum wage for younger employees has pushed up joblessness among 18‑to‑24‑year‑olds. Recent data show this group’s unemployment rate hit 13. 7% in the last quarter of 2023, a jump from 10. 2% three years e

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Feb 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Tim Allen Says He Gave Trump a Hollywood Wake‑Up Call

A former TV host and comedian tells the story of how he met a future president on his reality show. The meeting happened at a dinner with the president’s wife, and it was during the last years of the show that the two talked about movies. The former star says the president was curious about making f

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Fasting: A Simple Way to Boost Health and Longevity

Skipping meals can spark a powerful cleanup inside the body. When food is absent, cells start to recycle their damaged parts in a process called autophagy. This helps protect the brain from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The body also switches its fuel source. After about a day witho

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

NK Cells Fight Back: How Platinum Helps Cancer Immunotherapy

The battle against breast cancer often feels like a tug‑of‑war. In one common type, the tumor keeps growing because it hides from the body’s own defenders. Scientists used fancy lab tools to look inside these tumors. They found many natural killer (NK) cells that were ready to attack. In normal con

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