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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Climate Change: Is Fear the Right Way to Drive Change?

Global temperatures have been rising, with recent data showing that the past decade has been the hottest on record. The average global temperature in 2025 was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This increase is largely attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, which r

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Fighter for Congress

J. P. Cooney, once a key aide to the special prosecutor who charged former President Trump twice, is set to announce his bid for a House seat in Virginia. He says he will be the first Democrat with real courtroom experience against Trump. Cooney left his federal job in January after Trump removed a

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Frost‑quake Shake Turns a Local 7‑Eleven Into a Ticking Time Bomb

A chill in the air turned into an unexpected tremor on Tuesday, rattling homes and a convenience store near 11 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Residents reported a subtle jolt and noticed cracks where the floor tiles no longer lay flat. The cause? A rare “frost quake, ” or cryoseism, where

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Well‑Being in Childhood: What Shapes How Kids Feel

The study looked at how three ways of measuring happiness—Cantril’s ladder, life satisfaction and general happiness—relate to 15 different factors from childhood and basic demographics in 22 nations. Researchers collected data from young people across these countries, asking them to rate their ow

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Lawyers Fail to Charge Six Democrats Over Military Video

A group of prosecutors in Washington tried to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They had posted a video last fall that warned soldiers and spies to refuse unlawful orders. The case was led by the U. S. attorney’s office, which is run by a former ally of President Trump. The p

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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 06 2026SCIENCE

Nanoscopic Tracking of Glycine Receptors Using a New Chloride Sensor

A fresh approach lets scientists watch glycine receptors in action at the nanometer level. Glycine receptors, which help dampen nerve signals, have been hard to study because usual fluorescent tags interfere with their normal behaviour. The new design attaches a chloride‑sensitive dye, mClYFP, to th

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How a Missing Protein Messes Up Muscle Healing

Researchers found that a specific protein, Adamts5, plays a big role in muscle healing. When this protein is missing, muscles don't heal as well after an injury. This is because the protein helps control inflammation and scarring, which are important for muscle repair. In an experiment, scientists

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How Different Metals Affect Cancer and Normal Cells

Researchers have been looking into how different metal compounds affect cells. They used a special tool called Raman spectroscopy to study this. This tool helps see changes inside cells without needing any labels. They tested three types of metal compounds: copper(II), manganese(II), and silver(I).

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

NHL Trade Buzz: Who's on the Move?

The NHL trade scene is heating up as teams start to make their moves. The New York Rangers kicked things off by trading Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders. This is just the beginning, as more trades are expected to follow. The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames have also been active. The Canu

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