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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Prison Contractors and Shareholder Power: A Clash Over Human Rights

A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Gabbard Responds to Allegations About a Whistleblower File

A former intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, said she did not block Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint. She claimed that once she learned the filing needed security instructions, she acted right away. The complaint was filed in May with an inspector general. It accused the top spy off

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Feb 08 2026LIFESTYLE

Canggu’s New Mixed‑Use Hub Combines Food, Fashion and Culture

The project called LUC Lifestyle aims to become a lively spot where people can eat, shop for clothes and perfume, visit a dental clinic, and see local Balinese art all in one place. Its planners wanted the design to feel modern yet still show respect for the island’s heritage. They chose a sty

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

Timing of Antibiotics and Gum Care: Does It Matter?

The study set out to see if the moment when two common antibiotics—metronidazole and amoxicillin—are taken can change how well gum cleaning works. Patients with gum disease were split into groups that received the drugs either before, during, or after their professional cleaning and root smoothing.

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

How Age and Gender Shape Gum Health in a School Clinic

In a dental clinic that serves students, researchers looked at how age and gender influence gum disease. They collected data from patients who came for routine check‑ups or treatment. The goal was to see if older teens and young adults had different rates of gum problems compared with younger

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

New Year, New Money Habits

People often say they want to save more money when the calendar turns over. It’s a common wish, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Right after the holiday spending rush, before tax season and big travel plans, is a sweet spot to tidy up your finances. Start by looking at what you

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Shipping Containers Turned Million‑Dollar Vacation Retreats

A couple in Ohio found a way to turn old cargo ships into cozy homes that people love. They started by building one tiny house from three shipping containers in 2018. The place had a kitchen, two baths, and even a hot tub on the roof. Guests stayed every night for two years, so they knew there was m

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A Sudden Exit: The Changing Face of the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center is going through a lot right now. First, it got a new name, which not everyone is happy about. Then, the person in charge of putting on shows, Kevin Couch, left his job after just a few days. He didn't say why he quit. The Kennedy Center hasn't said much either. This isn't the fi

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Crypto's Big Money Move: Who's Really in Control?

Crypto's influence in Washington is growing, and it's not just about voting. A group called Fairshake and its allies have a massive $193 million to spend. This money is not going directly to candidates but is being used to shape the political landscape in a very specific way. Fairshake and its part

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