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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Montana Politicians Start 2026 Campaigns with Big Cash Advantage

Sen. Steve Daines begins the year with nearly five million dollars ready for use, while Rep. Ryan Zinke has close to three million in hand. Together they hold a comfortable lead over their Democratic opponents, who collectively have just about one‑hundred twenty‑nine thousand dollars. Daines’ 202

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Water‑Career Scholarship Opens for Students Near Portland

The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Snow That Won’t Melt: A Quick Look at the Science

Some city leaders and people online are puzzled by videos that show snow staying solid when a flame is held near it. One video shows a man holding a lighter to a snowball, and the snow doesn’t melt or drip. Commenters say it looks like fake snow. The trick behind this effect is that real snow is mo

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Feb 10 2026WEATHER

A Calm Day in Michigan: Spring‑Like Skies

Michigan is enjoying a rare quiet spell, free from the heavy storms and cold Arctic blasts that have been common lately. Instead, the weather feels light and early‑spring. The skies are clear enough to make you want to step outside without a coat. For those who miss the daily weather updates, the

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Feb 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Later School Bells: A New Start for Teens

Baldwinsville High might push its first bell an hour later. The idea isn’t just about buses or teachers’ schedules; it’s rooted in science that says teens learn better when they sleep more. Current classes begin at 7:35 a. m. , but the proposal would move them to about 8:45 a. m. This shift could se

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Game of Trust: How Two Skaters Outsmarted a Reality Show

Three former Olympic champions found themselves on the set of a popular reality series, where they had to pretend to be loyal while secretly hunting for hidden villains. They began the season with a simple plan: keep their close friendship subtle enough that no one would suspect. “We were careful no

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