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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Chaplains Can Guide Psychedelic Healing

Psychedelics are moving fast into mental‑health care. Trials show that people often feel mystical moments while taking these substances, and researchers think those moments help heal depression, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction. This idea fits with the long history of psychedelics in spiritual rituals.

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Doctor‑Fighter David Martinez: From Surgery to Octagon

David Martinez will fight Marlon Vera on Saturday night at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The 27‑year‑old Mexican athlete faces a tough test, but many questions linger about his life outside the cage. He was born in Ecatepec de Morelos and now lives in Mexico City, training with Bonebreakers. His

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Aging Views Shape Health Choices in Iran

People’s ideas about getting older influence how they feel and what habits they adopt. In a recent survey across Iran, researchers looked at this link for the first time. The study gathered data from adults of different ages, asking them how they see themselves as they age. Questions covere

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Start for a Rockies Power Hitter

Zac Veen, 24, has made dramatic changes to his life and body this spring. He added more than 40 pounds of muscle, moving from around 200 to a solid 245 pounds. The biggest shift happened off the field, where he said he had finally gotten sober after years of substance use. He admitted that during

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Digging into How Bacteria and Viruses Change in Pig Manure Digests

In pig farms, manure piles are a big source of antibiotic‑resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to see how treating this waste with anaerobic digestion (AD) changes those genes and the viruses that live there. AD is a common way to break down waste without oxygen, producing useful gas. The s

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Brain Sugar Signals: Why Insulin Matters in Brain Health

Insulin is usually linked to blood sugar, but new research shows it also talks to brain cells. When the brain stops responding properly to insulin, many nervous system problems can appear. This idea shifts the focus from just weight and diabetes to a wider range of brain diseases. Scientists have f

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI as a Coding Sidekick: Lessons from Building an App Alone

A solo developer tried to create a full‑stack marketing tool using Google AI Studio and Gemini 3. 0 Pro, hoping the AI could act like a full team member without writing any code himself. The plan was to guide the assistant through strict rules: no math, no hidden state changes, and mandatory JSON sc

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Natural Hits Block Super‑Resistant Bacteria

A new study tackled the problem of bacteria that ignore most antibiotics. Scientists focused on an enzyme called GES‑5, which breaks down powerful drugs known as carbapenems. To find blockers for this enzyme, they scanned more than seven thousand plant‑based molecules from two separate collect

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Utah’s Water and Land Laws Shake Up in 2026

Utah lawmakers are busy reshaping how the state handles water, land and mining. While the Great Salt Lake gets most headlines, several new bills aim to protect farmers, miners and public lands. One proposal lets the state’s natural resources department pay for legal fights over Colorado River water

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