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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

A New Way to Heat Germany with Underground Energy

In a quiet spot beneath the Alpine foothills, two heavy machines stand ready to drill into the earth. The scene looks more like a mining site than an oil field, yet the crew uses familiar tools from the petroleum sector. Their goal is different: to pull heat from deep below instead of oil. The proj

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Feb 28 2026RELIGION

Pope Urges Priests to Keep Sermons Human, Not Machine‑Made

The Pope met with Rome’s priests on February 19 and said they should not use computers to write sermons. He explained that machines can’t share faith the way people do. The message was clear: real human connection is essential for ministry. He compared writing a homily to exercising a muscle.

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI Secures Pentagon Deal After AI Showdown

OpenAI has reached a deal with the U. S. Defense Department to supply its AI tools for classified projects, following a clash with rival Anthropic that saw the Pentagon label the competitor a national‑security risk. The agreement came after OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, entered talks with the Penta

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Feb 28 2026BUSINESS

Creators Power New Product Launches

Bill O’Dowd, the boss of Dolphin Entertainment, talks about how online creators are reshaping how products reach shoppers. Dolphin started in the 1990s making TV shows for kids, like “Zoey 101. ” Later it watched people use the internet to share ideas and switched focus to marketing for influence

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Iran Fires Missiles at Gulf States, Killing One in Abu Dhabi

The night of February 28 saw a sudden spike in tensions across the Gulf, as several Arab nations reported missile attacks launched from Iran. The United Arab Emirates confirmed a fatality in Abu Dhabi, though details remain sparse. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan—all hosting U. S. troops—claim to

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

AI Company Hits Back After Pentagon Declares Supply‑Chain Risk

Anthropic’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, slammed the U. S. Defense Department’s recent label of the company as a “supply‑chain risk” in an interview with CBS News. He described the move as retaliatory and punitive, arguing that it was a first‑time sanction against an American firm. The label ca

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Feb 28 2026BUSINESS

New Leaders and Big Moves in Kansas Business

In the latest wave of changes across Topeka and surrounding areas, several local firms are hiring fresh talent while promoting seasoned experts. A law practice from Washburn University graduates is adding a new associate who will tackle civil and corporate cases, while another legal‑HR firm brings i

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Michigan Shines in Big Win Over Illinois

The Wolverines dominated Illinois, winning 84‑70 in Champaign. Michigan entered the game ready to prove themselves and did so with style. Illinois struggled to score, showing how strong Michigan’s defense is. Their offense usually leads the nation, yet they couldn’t find rhythm against Mich

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Personality Types and How Happy Radiographers Are With Their Jobs

Radiography is a field where people often wonder if their personality fits the work. A recent study looked at this by using the Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator, a popular tool that groups people into 16 personality types. The researchers first found which of these types were most common among radiograph

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