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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Breast Cancer Imaging Helps Spot Immune Signals

The study shows that pictures taken during a routine breast scan can reveal hidden clues about the tumor’s immune environment. Radiologists used a technique called radiomics, which turns an image into thousands of tiny data points. By feeding these numbers into a computer model, the researcher

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Simple Ways to Test How Stem Cells Calm the Immune System

Researchers want to know why stem‑cell treatments help some people with inflammation but not all. The focus is on mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, which can lower immune reactions. Many clinical trials have shown that the treatments are safe, but it is still unclear how well they work because sci

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Less Local Anesthetic, Less Breathing Trouble

The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe

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Feb 08 2026OPINION

Publix Boosts Food Bank with Big Grants and New Truck

Publix Super Markets, known for its friendly service and wide range of products, also runs a charitable arm called Publix Charities. The charity has long helped food banks in the Southeast by giving both money and volunteer hours. Recently, Publix Charities gave the Harry Chapin Food Bank a $200

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Saliva, a Tiny Test Tube for Diabetes

A new way to spot type‑2 diabetes is coming from an unexpected source: your own spit. Scientists have found that tiny particles in saliva, called extracellular vesicles, carry the same clues about insulin problems that doctors look for in blood. These particles are packed with proteins, fats and tin

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Feb 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Hit: How a Los Angeles Story Became a Streaming Classic

The drama that first aired on FX in 2017 later found a larger audience when it joined Hulu’s lineup. It tells the story of Franklin Saint, a young man from South Central who rises through the ranks of the early 1980s crack epidemic. The show stays honest about the violence and loss that come with dr

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

New Mayor Challenge in Los Angeles

A fresh contender has entered the race for Los Angeles mayor, shaking up a field that had seemed stable until now. The challenger, who has served on the city council since 2020, announced her campaign just before the deadline for the June primary. She is backed by a coalition of San Fernando V

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Fun Betting Ideas for the Seahawks‑Patriots Showdown

A new trading platform lets people bet on all sorts of things that could happen during the big football game. If you sign up and make a small deposit, you can trade on whether the Seahawks will beat the Patriots. The site also offers bets about the halftime concert, the commercials that air during

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder: A $44 Billion Slip‑Up

Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, mistakenly sent out more than 620, 000 Bitcoins during a promotional giveaway. The company intended to reward users with small cash bonuses of about 1. 40 US dollars each, but the system miscalculated and distributed at least 2, 000 Bitcoins per winner.

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

Parents at the Front Line: Choosing to Watch a Kid’s Life‑Saving Battle

In three children’s hospitals, doctors and nurses asked 33 staff members and 20 parents how they decide whether a parent can stay during a life‑saving procedure. The answers were split into two big ideas. First, parents can be both a help and a hindrance. Some team members feel that watching a chil

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