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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Reduced‑Nitrite Ham: Safety and Taste Stay Strong

Whole cooked ham is a staple in many diets, but the nitrite used to preserve it raises health worries. A new study looked at how cutting nitrite from 150 ppm to 80 ppm affects safety, texture, and flavor over time. The researchers checked the meat every 15 days for bacteria like total viable coun

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Salem Opens New 34‑Bed Detox Center to Bridge Care Gaps

Bridgeway Community Health is set to launch a 34‑bed medical detox and recovery facility in May at its Front Street campus in downtown Salem. The center will combine medically supervised withdrawal, primary medical care, and recovery services in a space that is nearly four times larger than its form

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Prison Health Crisis: Blindness, Broken Promises and Unchecked Neglect

In a state prison far from Chicago, a 74‑year‑old inmate’s eyes are fading because of a treatable disease that has been ignored for years. The man, who has spent more than thirty years behind bars, first noticed hazy vision in the early 2000s. Doctors later told him he had glaucoma, a condition that

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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 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 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 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 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 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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