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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

Spotlight on Colorado's Top Teachers: Nominations Open for 2027 Award

Colorado is on the hunt for its next top educator. The state's Department of Education has opened the doors for nominations for the 2027 Teacher of the Year award. This isn't just about finding the best teacher; it's about honoring those who make a real difference in students' lives and communities.

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Women's Yoga Journey: What It Means for Health and Well‑Being

In a new look at the many stories told by women who practice yoga for health, researchers gathered 12 studies that span a wide age range from 22 to 84 years old. These stories come from places like community studios, hospitals and maternity clinics, showing that yoga can fit into many daily settings

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

The Secret Language of Plant Immunity

Plants have a clever chemical called salicylic acid that acts like an alarm system when attackers arrive. In the common lab plant Arabidopsis, scientists first mapped out how this alarm works: a special route called the isochorismate pathway makes salicylic acid, proteins named NPR bind to it, an

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Flying Doctors Keep Lesotho’s Mountain Villages Alive

The highlands of Lesotho are a maze of peaks and valleys, making roads rare and travel hard. A team of doctors and nurses flies in helicopters to reach people who otherwise have no way to see a doctor. One of the team’s members, a young dental therapist, has been flying into these remote spots for e

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Palantir Gets Millions From NYC Public Hospitals

New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Heart‑Smart Eating: Small Swaps, Big Gains

Heart Health Month reminds us to check numbers and meds, but the real daily win is in what we eat. Doctors say that tiny, steady changes can beat a huge diet change when it comes to cholesterol. Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, who runs Step One Foods, saw patients confused by “watch your cholesterol” wi

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

NK Cells Fight Back: How Platinum Helps Cancer Immunotherapy

The battle against breast cancer often feels like a tug‑of‑war. In one common type, the tumor keeps growing because it hides from the body’s own defenders. Scientists used fancy lab tools to look inside these tumors. They found many natural killer (NK) cells that were ready to attack. In normal con

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee This Sunday

A fast‑moving line of storms will sweep across the Florida Big Bend, bringing high winds and a chance for tornadoes. The National Weather Service has put Tallahassee in a Slight Risk zone, meaning the main danger is gusty winds over 60 miles per hour. These winds can snap tree branches, damage

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Snowy Shift: Milan Slopestyle Safety Overhaul Amid Climate Shakeup

The Olympic snowboard slopestyle event is shifting dates because of a weather warning. Organizers moved the men's and women's qualification rounds from February 16 to February 15 to avoid heavy snow that could bring temperatures down to –12 °C. The change aims to keep athletes safe and the competi

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Weather Sirens in Dallas: What to Do When the Alarm Rings

Dallas has a network of 178 sirens that warn people about dangerous weather. They are not only for tornadoes but also for strong winds, large hail and other emergencies. The city follows five rules to decide when to sound the sirens: a tornado warning from the National Weather Service, a severe thun

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