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Feb 13 2026WEATHER

Eugene-Springfield: Bracing for a Chilly Surprise

Western Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, might see a rare snow event next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast that includes the possibility of freezing temperatures and light snowfall from February 16 to February 18. This weather pattern is expected to bring a mix

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

Cracking the Code: How Tech Helps Farmers Grow Better Beef

In the southeastern US, raising beef cattle is a big deal. Farmers need to understand how grass grows, how cows eat, and how these things work together. It's a complex puzzle. To make sense of it all, scientists use math models. These models help predict how much cows can gain weight each day when t

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Feb 13 2026WEATHER

Weekend Weather Watch: Rain on the Way

Mid-Missouri is in for a treat with mild and dry weather lasting until Friday. The highs will hover around the low 60s, which is quite a jump from the usual temperatures. This warm-up is thanks to a high-pressure system moving east. But don't get too comfortable. A low-pressure system is lurking al

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Feb 13 2026CRIME

Local Sheriff's Choice Slows Down FBI's Help in Missing Person Case

A local sheriff's decision to use a private lab instead of the FBI's resources is causing delays in solving the case of a missing elderly woman. The FBI wanted to analyze key evidence, like a glove and DNA samples, at their advanced lab in Virginia. But the Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, chose to

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

How Poison Affects Future Generations

In the world of tiny worms, scientists found something interesting. They wanted to see if poison affects the babies of parents who were exposed to it. They used a special worm called Caenorhabditis elegans for their experiments. First, they gave the worms different amounts of a poison called roteno

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Big Beer Wins in Tough Times

AB InBev, the world's biggest brewer, just shared some good news. They made more money than expected in the last quarter of 2025. This is a big deal because beer sales have been struggling lately. People are buying less beer. Why? Maybe because they don't have much money. Or maybe the weather has be

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Laser Weapons and El Paso Airport Chaos

A recent incident near El Paso airport in Texas has sparked a lot of questions. The U. S. military used a laser weapon to stop drones. This caused a big problem. The airport had to close for many hours. This left people confused and upset. The laser weapon is called Locust. It was made by a company

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Shares on the Move: Kim Family's Big Sell-Off

The Kim family, major stakeholders in Amkor Technology, are planning to sell a chunk of their shares. They're putting up 10 million shares of common stock for sale, with an option to add another 1. 5 million. This is a secondary offering, meaning the company itself isn't selling shares or making any

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Tech and Money Power: Why Countries Are Worried

Countries are starting to worry about their freedom. Why? Because the U. S. has a lot of control over money and technology. This is not about physical borders. It is about the invisible ways the U. S. can influence other nations. Recently, the U. S. took action against Venezuela. It also talked abo

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