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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Massachusetts Tries 3‑Year College Degrees

The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students

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Feb 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thriller Time: Three Prime Video Picks for a Binge‑Ready Weekend

Prime Video’s charts show that this Valentine’s week is all about suspense, not romance. The newest chapters of “Cross” season 2 have just dropped, and they’re already pulling in viewers with sharp twists and dark vibes. If you’re looking for fresh drama, “Cross” is climbing the ranks. The series f

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

A Delivery Driver Says He’s Innocent in Nancy Guthrie Vanishing

In Tucson, the search for Nancy Guthrie’s missing mother has hit a confusing pause. A delivery driver, Carlos Palazuelos, was briefly taken into police custody after a traffic stop but released later that night. He has insisted he knows nothing about the case and that he “never follows the news. ”

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Snowy Breeze and Chill: A Quiet Winter Day

The day will feel cooler than the numbers suggest, with a high that tops out at 31 degrees but feels closer to 21. Overnight temperatures will dip to about 22. Winds from the west‑northwest gust at around 15 miles per hour, and a few light flurries are expected. AccuWeather says less than an inch of

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Zero Blockchain: A New Way to Run the World’s Markets

LayerZero Labs has rolled out Zero, a fresh blockchain that promises to solve the speed and scale problems that have stuck traditional crypto networks for years. The project pulls together big names from finance and tech, such as Citadel Securities, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Psychedelic Hope: New Paths for End‑of‑Life Care

A woman on Vancouver Island, battling late‑stage cancer, found relief from pain and fear after a single dose of psilocybin. The experience sparked a shift among doctors, who now see psychedelics as tools to address the deep‑seated anxiety and dread that traditional medicine often misses. In Canad

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

New Ways to Connect: How a Classic Brand is Personalizing Every Customer Touch

"L. L. Bean, the well‑known outdoor shop that started in 1912, is shaking up its customer service by teaming up with a tech company called Amperity. The goal? To make every shopper feel understood and to keep people coming back. The partnership replaces old software that made it hard for teams to s

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Motorola’s New Edge 70 Fusion: Style, Power and Durability in One Phone

Motorola’s newest model promises a blend of sleek design and robust performance. The phone arrives in five distinctive Pantone hues—Orient Blue, Sporting Green, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette—that showcase a textured nylon‑and‑linen back instead of glass. This material choice adds grip and al

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Bates on Ice: A Quiet American Journey

Evan Bates grew up in the cold heart of Michigan, where long winters turned lakes into natural rinks. From a young age he practiced alone or with friends, learning balance and rhythm before any coach even noticed. These early hours taught him patience and focus that would later define his competitiv

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Bryan County Says No to Nickel Plant Incentives

The idea of building a nickel refinery in Georgia was meant to close the gap in the state’s electric‑vehicle supply chain, linking factories that make cars and batteries with a plant that turns raw nickel into the metal needed for high‑performance batteries. Instead of boosting local jobs and kee

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