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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Fresh Faces Needed: Why Alaska Wants Limits on Congress Terms

Alaskans are known for their practical mindset. They care more about how well someone serves than how long they stay in office. This belief has sparked a growing group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to push for a constitutional change that would set limits on how many times a person can b

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Feb 08 2026CRIME

A Missing Elder: When a Home Raid Feels Like Murder

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home without a trace of stolen belongings or any sign that she was taken for ransom. Crime specialists Brian Foley and Rob Chadwick say the case looks more like a pre‑planned homicide than a robbery that turned violent. Foley, who once led police inve

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Feb 07 2026WEATHER

Weather Wars: When Home‑Brew Forecasts Take the Stage

Paragraph 1 In recent winters, ordinary folks have stepped up as unofficial meteorologists. A 32‑year‑old hobbyist from New Jersey posts his own snow predictions on Facebook, drawing sharp reactions as people debate the accuracy of his charts. Paragraph 2 His forecasts aren’t wildly off, but

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Fire Safety Failures Cost Nearly $200, 000 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven

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Feb 06 2026FINANCE

Sberbank Gears Up Crypto Loans Ahead of New Rules

Sberbank is pushing forward with a plan to give loans backed by crypto and to work closely with the central bank on new rules that will make it smoother for borrowers. The bank tried out this idea back in January, giving its first bitcoin‑backed loan to IntelionData, calling it a pilot that could

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Linking Skin Troubles, Sleep, and Sadness: A Big Study

Skin problems can really mess with your mood, especially if you have something called atopic dermatitis (AD). This is a fancy name for really bad eczema that causes red, itchy skin. A lot of people with AD also struggle with feeling down or depressed. Why is that? Well, one big reason might be troub

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Russia's Backup Plan for Bushehr Nuclear Plant Staff

Russia has a plan to pull out its workers from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if things get too risky. This plant, the only one Iran has running, was built by Russia, and there are more nuclear facilities being constructed there. Last year, a U. S. attack hit some of Iran's nuclear sites, but Bushehr

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Assisted Dying Bill: A Rocky Road Ahead

The assisted dying bill is facing a tough road to becoming law this year. Lord Falconer, a key supporter, has warned that without a major shift in the House of Lords' stance, the bill has little chance of passing. He even suggested using the Parliament Act, a rarely used power, to bypass the Lords i

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