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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

County Leaders Show Teamwork Despite Politics

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met at the community college to talk about how they will keep services running if federal money shrinks. The meeting was friendly and full of back‑and‑forth between the three members, who come from different parties. The chair, Jamila Winder, said the

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Lung Cancer Organoids: A New Lens on Precision Medicine

These tiny 3‑D cultures, called organoids, are changing how scientists study lung cancer. Instead of flat cell sheets or animal models that take months to grow, organoids can be produced quickly while keeping the original tumor’s structure and variety. Researchers now grow lung cancer organoid

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Adventure in a New Realm

The film steps away from the usual scary Predator story and dives into a fantasy‑style adventure. It feels like a mix of old sword‑and‑sorcery movies and modern space tales. The director has already mentioned inspirations such as Conan and Mad Max, and the result shows echoes of The Mandaloria

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating a Music Mentor Who Shaped Lives

Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Staying Active or Sitting Still: What the Genes Say About Lung Health

People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kennedy Center Faces Staff Cuts Amid Upcoming Closure

The Kennedy Center is getting a big makeover, but not everyone is happy about it. The performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is set to close its doors in early July for a two-year renovation. This means big changes for the staff. The center's president, Richard Grenell, sent a memo saying that m

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Feb 12 2026RELIGION

Faith and Resilience: How Colombia's Adults Faced COVID-19

In Colombia, where faith is a big part of life, adults turned to their beliefs to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study looked at how people used different ways to cope, with a special focus on how religion played a role. The study involved over 5, 500 adults, and it used a reli

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Campus Space: A Lot of Room to Improve

U. S. colleges are sitting on a lot of empty space. In 2025, only 45% of campus buildings were being used. That's a big drop from 53% the year before. Most schools aim for at least 70% use. This means a lot of buildings are just sitting there, empty. This isn't just about wasted space. It's about m

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

How Coaching Can Make Surgeons Better Teachers

Surgeons are skilled at their jobs, but teaching others is a different ball game. A recent study wants to see if coaching can help surgeons improve their teaching skills. The focus is on a special coaching model designed for faculty members. The idea is simple: if surgeons get coaching, they might

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