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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Understanding the Dark Side of Fitness: When Exercise Becomes Too Much

People know that exercise is good for health. But what happens when someone exercises too much? This is not as talked about as other addictions. Unlike drugs or alcohol, excessive exercise is often praised. So, how do you know when it's a problem? A study looked into this. It talked to people who f

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Feb 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Climate Change Chats Are Falling on Deaf Ears

People are getting tired of hearing about climate change. Every year, it's the same story: temperatures are rising, and fossil fuels are the culprits. In 2025, the global temperature was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This information comes from Copernicus, the Eur

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Zac Veen’s Fresh Start: From Rough Days to a Stronger Pitch

Zac Veen has turned his life around after a tough season that saw him struggle with weight and substance use. The 24‑year‑old, who once weighed over 200 pounds, has shed the excess and now stands taller on a frame that matches what scouts saw in high school. His hair is back to natural brown, moving

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Learning the Coast at Fort Ross

The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ring Stops Working With Flock Over Privacy Concerns

Ring has ended a short partnership with the surveillance company Flock, which had planned to let home‑security cameras share footage with police. The decision came after a review that found the integration would need far more effort than expected, and no customer videos were ever sent to Flock. T

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A New Way to Tackle Empty Homes in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

FBI's Secret Checks Raise Questions

A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Keeping Up the Good Work: The Secret to Building Lasting Habits

Ever wondered why some people stick to their goals while others give up quickly? The answer might lie in something called a streak. You know, like when you play a game and try not to break your winning streak. It turns out, this idea can be applied to real life too. People who manage to keep up wit

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Bio-Rad's Mixed Year: Growth Amid Challenges

Bio-Rad, a big name in life science research and clinical diagnostics, just shared its financial results for 2025. The year was a bit of a rollercoaster. On one hand, they saw some growth in sales, especially in their Clinical Diagnostics segment. But on the other hand, their Life Science segment to

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Feb 13 2026CELEBRITIES

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48 after a long battle with cancer. His family shared the news, highlighting his courage and grace. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in 2023 and had been fighting it ever since. Many stars from Holly

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