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Feb 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pipeline Protest Verdict Hits $345 Million

A judge in North Dakota has handed down a hefty judgment against Greenpeace, awarding the environmental group $345 million after a trial over protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case began when Energy Transfer, the company that built the 1, 172‑mile pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois,

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Dynamic MRI Helps Spot Upper Airway Issues Quickly

The new study shows that four‑dimensional dynamic MRI can map the shape of the upper airway while a person moves. Researchers used an AI system that automatically draws the airway walls on each frame, saving time and reducing human error. The technology captures how the airway changes during breathi

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Feb 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Rapper’s Sudden L. A. Tragedy Raises More Questions Than Answers

The 23‑year‑old artist, known for the viral track “BodyPartz, ” was discovered dead at a friend’s house on Sunday. His death has sparked confusion and concern among family and authorities. Before the tragedy, Luci4 was supposed to board a 10:52 PM flight from LAX to Miami for a concert. A minor T

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Lactate Signals: Decoding Energy Flow with Hyperpolarized Pyruvate

Scientists are turning to a special imaging trick that makes the normally invisible flow of energy inside cells visible. By feeding cells a version of pyruvate that glows brighter than usual, researchers can watch how it turns into lactate in real time. The key to understanding this process lies in

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Blues Set Huge Price Tag on Robert Thomas Trade

The St. Louis Blues have set a steep price for their star center, Robert Thomas. GM Doug Armstrong wants three first‑round assets in the top half of the draft. That could be a young established player, a promising prospect, and a high draft pick. Thomas’s contract adds another layer of diffic

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Defense Cuts College Trips, Calls Ivy Schools “Woke” Hotbeds

The Pentagon has decided to stop sending soldiers to graduate programs at several top U. S. universities, labeling them as “woke breeding grounds. ” The decision will take effect next academic year, 2026‑27. The move follows a previous announcement that ended military training and fellowship prog

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Harris Backing a Texas Senate Hopeful

Kamala Harris has voiced support for Jasmine Crockett in the final stretch of Texas’s Democratic Senate primary. The former Vice President recorded a message for party leaders, praising Crockett as a seasoned legislator ready to challenge the current Senate composition. Crockett, who serves two t

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Feb 28 2026RELIGION

Vatican Retreat Wraps Up with Reflection and Thanks

The Pope closed a week of deep spiritual work in the Vatican by sharing thanks and thoughtful thoughts. He called the retreat a “deep experience” that guided the Vatican’s leaders through prayer and reflection. The focus began with a look at the “Temptations” and moved on to monastic life, esp

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Radiography Learning Gets a New AI Twist

The world of medical imaging is getting a fresh boost from chat‑style AI tools. These programs can read and explain pictures, give feedback on how to talk with patients, and even help plan continuing training. In the field of radiography, educators are testing how useful these tools really are. Fir

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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