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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

Old Microplastics Meet Smart Surfaces

Microplastic pieces that have lived in the environment for years are hard to clean up. Scientists want to know how these tiny particles stick or slip off engineered materials. They studied polystyrene microplastics that had aged in water and tested how they interact with surfaces coated with special

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Donaldsonville Student Earns Dean’s List Honor

Maliek Robertson, a sophomore studying environmental science from Donaldsonville, earned a spot on Delta State University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The university awards this honor to undergraduates who complete at least twelve credits and maintain a GPA between 3. 50 and 3. 79 ea

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Keep Your Taxes Simple as a Small Biz

Managing your own business means juggling clients, sales and taxes. Unlike a regular paycheck, you must keep track of every dollar earned, pick the right legal form for your company and make quarterly tax payments before filing a yearly return. The way you set up your business changes how much yo

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses on Trial: A New Kind of Liability

Meta’s high‑profile visit to a courtroom turned into an unexpected debate over wearable tech. When Mark Zuckerberg and his team arrived, they were wearing the company’s own Ray‑Ban styled smart glasses. A judge warned them that any footage captured would have to be destroyed, or he could find

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Brain Networks Rewire as Mice Learn to Tell Visual Signals Apart

Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Municipality Finance Raises €1 Billion in New Bonds

Municipality Finance Plc, one of Finland’s biggest credit firms, announced it will issue a €1 billion bond on 24 February 2026. The note matures on 14 June 2033 and pays a fixed interest rate of 2. 750% per year. The bond is part of a €50 billion debt‑raising plan that the company has been runnin

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Feb 18 2026CELEBRITIES

A Glimpse Into the Mixed‑Heritage Skater

Madison Chock grew up beside the waves of Redondo Beach, California, before her training took her across state lines to Michigan. She began skating on local rinks long before the roar of Olympic crowds filled arenas. Her full name, Madison La’akea Te‑Lan Hall Chock, hints at deep cultural roots: “L

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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