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Feb 06 2026SCIENCE

Faster Food, Stronger Shape: How Sugar Pathways Shape Fungal Growth

Fungi can change their shape on the fly. When the outside world shifts, they switch between cell forms to survive or infect. Scientists know a lot about the genes that trigger these changes, but they have not looked closely at what fuels them. A new study shows that the sugar‑processing rou

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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Feb 06 2026CRIME

Eddie Lacy Faces Jail After Extreme DUI Arrest

The former NFL running back, now 35, was sentenced to six months in jail after a drunk driving incident that shocked his hometown. Police stopped him last September when a woman called 911, fearing the driver was endangering others. The officers noticed his speech was slow and slurred, so they

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Feb 06 2026SPORTS

Winter Games Fantasy: Pick Your Team and Win

The Olympic season is here, and fantasy sports fans can join the excitement even if real competitions are still in their early stages. Fantasy Olympics lets you draft teams or choose individual athletes, giving everyone a chance to bet on the event that happens only every four years. There are tw

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Feb 06 2026EDUCATION

University of Utah: A Big Boost for Jobs, Money and Learning

The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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Feb 06 2026EDUCATION

School Finance Role Still Open in Forsyth County

Forsyth County schools have announced that the position of finance officer has not yet been filled, according to local officials. The vacancy means the district is still searching for a qualified candidate to oversee its budget and financial planning. The role is essential because it handles day‑to

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Toyota Faces Profit Hit and Leadership Shake‑Up

Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Tariffs Take a Toll on Valentine’s Day Sales

Valentine’s Day usually brings a spike in sales for small shops that sell flowers, chocolates and cards. Yet many owners are feeling the pinch as February 14 approaches because of new import duties that were announced earlier this year. Three small‑business owners shared how the changing tariffs

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