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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Lessons From a Rural Hospital’s First COVID‑19 Surge

A few months after the first wave hit a small Tasmanian hospital, 252 staff members answered questions about how things went. Their stories point to five key ideas that future plans should keep in mind. First, people felt lost because the rules changed so fast and no one had all the answers. Good

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs Clear Rules to Build Better Defences

The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Food Preservative BHA Under New Safety Review

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has started a fresh examination of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative that keeps many packaged foods from spoiling. The agency wants the public to share any new data on how BHA is used and whether it remains safe. This effort follows a 2025 program

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Animals and Healing in the Himalayan Hills

In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra

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Feb 11 2026CRYPTO

DeFi Stands Strong While Bitcoin Faces Future Threats

Joe Lubin, the person behind Consensys, told a reporter that decentralized finance is as secure as conventional banking. He pointed out that big banks worldwide are losing trust and value, especially after crises like the one in Greece during the global financial downturn. In that event, people lost

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Chips Ahoy! Cookies Recalled Over Tiny Corn Starch Clumps

Mondelēz Global LLC has decided to pull certain Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie snacks from stores because they might cause choking. The problem comes from a mistake while mixing the dough that left small pieces of corn starch in the cookies. Those lumps can be dangerous, especially for kids and old

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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 2026LIFESTYLE

Watch Life Redefined: A New Digital Style Hub

European Watch Company, a Boston‑based family business that has sold luxury watches for over three decades, is bringing its new online magazine to the world. Crown & Caliber was originally a platform for pre‑owned watches and now becomes a daily source of stories about timepieces, fashion, travel an

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Unexpected Turbulence Leaves Flight Attendants Hurt

A United Airlines flight heading from Los Angeles to Newark met a sudden storm on February 10, 2024. The aircraft was descending when it entered a patch of unstable air that the onboard radar did not flag as dangerous. Three minutes earlier, another plane had reported moderate turbulence to th

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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Seattle Holds Schools Open While City Celebrates Super Bowl Win

The city will ring in the Seahawks’ victory with a trophy ceremony at 10 a. m. PT on Wednesday, followed by a parade along 4th Avenue at 11 a. m. PT. Despite the excitement, Seattle Public Schools will keep its doors open and students who miss class for the festivities will receive an unexcused a

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