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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Milky Aroma in Sausage: How Moisture and Microbes Work Together

Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba

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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 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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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Galaxy Entertainment’s Stock Gets a Fresh Boost from Analysts

Morgan Stanley’s analyst Praveen Choudhary kept a “Buy” recommendation for Galaxy Entertainment Group, setting a target price of HK$44. 00 on February 26. The shares finished the previous day at HK$41. 44, leaving room for upside. Choudhary’s track record shows a modest average return of 0. 6 % and

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Deep Connections in Japanese Hospital Care

In many hospitals, doctors and patients often share moments that feel almost holy. These “sacred moments” happen when people feel a strong bond and a sense of calm or hope. Studies from North America have shown that such encounters can hint at how healthy a person will feel later, both for the patie

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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 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

Fast Lab Test Uses Microwave Plasma to Spot Drug Weaknesses

The safety of medicines can be hurt by light and heat, so scientists must test how drugs stand up to these forces. Traditional tools like HPLC, DSC and GC‑MS take time, need extra steps, and often look at light damage and heat damage separately. A new approach called microwave plasma torch mass spec

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