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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Candidate Pulls Out After Tragic Loss

Jeff Johnson, who had been running for governor in Minnesota, decided to end his campaign after a heartbreaking event. His 22‑year‑old daughter, Hallie Marie Tobler, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her St. Cloud apartment over the weekend. The same house was where Hallie’s husband,

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

A Measles Alert at a New Jersey Hospital

On February 6, a person from another state with measles went to the pediatric emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Health officials say anyone who was inside the hospital between 11:15 a. m. and 4:45 p. m. could have caught the virus. The department urges peop

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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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 2026SPORTS

Delaware High School Sports: New Teams Join the Ranks

The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Future Fans: How Sports Teams Are Talking to Kids

Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son did a decade ago—on TV and paper. His 14‑year‑old, Tye, checks scores on Snapchat or searches Google for a quick answer. This shows how the audience has

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Groups Fight Rising Field and Gym Fees

A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m

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