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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

How Powerful People Talk About Race

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Why Russia's Telegram Restrictions Could Backfire

Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

New York Times and Union Clash Over Work Rules and Benefits

A heated disagreement is unfolding between the NewsGuild of New York and The New York Times. The Guild is upset about the company's approach to hybrid work and the exclusion of certain jobs from union benefits. The Times has proposed ending guarantees for hybrid work by March 1, 2027, which could me

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

A Shake-Up in Australian Politics: A Leader Faces Doubts

In Australia, political waves are stirring as Sussan Ley, the leader of the opposition Liberal Party, faces a potential leadership challenge. This comes just under a year after she took the reins. The spark? Angus Taylor, a senior figure in her shadow cabinet, stepped down. He's not shy about his re

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Feb 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Columbia's Cozy Catch: A Warm Jacket Deal You Can't Miss

Columbia has a jacket that is perfect for cold days. It is usually $160, but now it is only $39. 98 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. This is a huge discount. The jacket is called the Women’s Voodoo Fall 590 TurboDown II. It is lightweight but keeps you warm. It is also stylish and comes in green and pi

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Fighting Dengue with Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes

In the battle against dengue, scientists have found an unexpected ally: bacteria-infected mosquitoes. The idea is simple yet clever. Male mosquitoes are infected with a specific strain of bacteria called Wolbachia. When these males mate with wild female mosquitoes, something interesting happens. The

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Soccer Dad's Wild Ride: From Millions to FBI Whistleblower

A new movie is in the works that sounds like it could be a wild ride. It's based on a book called "American Huckster. " The story is about a regular guy from New York who was a stay-at-home dad. He loved soccer and had a pretty normal life. But then, he did something crazy. He found a way to make mi

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Crime Numbers Drop, But Who Gets the Credit?

A recent social media post by Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, backfired when she shared a graph showing a drop in crime rates across major U. S. cities. The graph, sourced from an Axios article, seemed to support President Trump's claims about his policies reducing crime. However,

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Crypto CEO's Downfall: A Tale of Greed and Consequences

Braden Karony, the former head of SafeMoon, is now facing a long stretch behind bars. A judge handed him an 8-year-and-4-month sentence for stealing millions from his own company. This wasn't a small-time scam. Karony took $9 million from SafeMoon's liquidity pool to fund his fancy lifestyle. He bou

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

How One Man Turned Rejection into a Media Empire

Cameron Lee Cowan didn't let rejection stop him. When editors ignored his emails and publications turned down his pitches, he decided to create his own space. This led to the birth of The Cameron Journal, a platform where he could share his thoughts freely. Today, it's a hub for news, culture, polit

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