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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Brain Networks Rewire as Mice Learn to Tell Visual Signals Apart

Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Finding Big Blocks in Small‑Norm Boolean Matrices

The study shows that if a matrix filled with 0s and 1s has either a small γ₂‑norm or a small normalized trace norm, it must hide a large square of all 1s or all 0s. This confirms a claim made by Hambardzumyan, Hatami, and Hatami. The researchers also explore other patterns that arise when Boolean ma

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Students Stand Up in Tehran While U. S. Eyes Escalation

In Tehran, a new wave of student protests has begun to unfold after the government’s harsh crackdown earlier this year. For three consecutive days, students at major universities have taken to the streets, chanting slogans and demanding change. At Tehran University, voices rose against the regime’s

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Retired Player Speaks Out After Young Star’s Tragic Death

A former college standout and former NFL player has taken a stand, criticizing the league’s handling of mental health after the death of a 25‑year‑old wide receiver. The ex‑player, who hung up his cleats in late 2025 after a brief stint with the Steelers’ practice squad, used the platform X to sa

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

New Leader Steps Up for JPMorgan’s Big‑Deal Financing

JPMorgan has chosen Catherine O'Donnell to head its North America Leveraged Finance unit. She will move to New York and bring more than two decades of experience in complex debt deals. The bank says O'Donnell will run the team that finances large transactions across the continent. Her new role me

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Baseball for All: How One League is Changing the Game

In North Carolina, a special baseball league is making a big difference for kids with disabilities. The Miracle League at the Keith Family YMCA gives around 100 players a chance to enjoy baseball in a way that works for them. This league is not just about playing a game; it's about building confiden

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Taking Charge: How to Turn Blame into Progress

In the high-stakes world of endurance racing, things don't always go as planned. Sometimes, equipment fails, and you're forced to retire early. It's frustrating, but it's also a chance to learn. The key lesson? It doesn't matter whose fault it is. What matters is what you do next. When things go wr

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

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