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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Hot Springs Gets Its First Full-Time Town Boss

Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo

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Feb 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Takes Center Stage: A Look at the Dark Side of Innovation

Tech is everywhere, even in theater. Two recent plays in Boston show how tech can be scary. In one, a worker has to watch and remove bad stuff from the internet. It's a tough job. The other play is about the future. It's about a time when humans are gone. AI is showing what humans were like. It's li

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

A Remarkable Journey: Bobbi Rath Smith's Impact on the American Thyroid Association

Bobbi Rath Smith made a big difference in the American Thyroid Association. She led the group for almost two decades. Her work started in 2001 and lasted until 2020. She held important roles as the Executive Director and CEO. Her leadership helped the association grow and improve. The American Thyr

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Scott County Rejects New Power Plant Rules

The county board made a surprising decision to reject the proposed ordinance that would have regulated new power plant developments. The vote was close, with a few members favoring the restriction and others opposing it. Those in favor argued that the ordinance would protect local air quality, limit

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Kids Soccer Injuries: Why Growth Matters

In soccer, growing kids face unique injury risks that adults do not. A new study shows that the way a child’s body changes can lead to problems that are different from those seen in older players. The research points out that a child’s bones, muscles and joints are still developing, which makes c

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

New Way to Predict Light‑Driven Chemical Reactions

Scientists have found a fresh method to model how light powers chemical changes on tiny catalysts. Traditional calculations look only at the ground state, missing key details of how photons influence reactions. The new approach adds excited‑state information directly into energy diagrams, giving a c

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Indian Markets Tumble as Global Tech Sales Drop

The stock market in India is expected to open lower this Friday, following a decline on Wall Street and across Asia. Tech stocks, which are a big part of the Indian index, have already lost more than twelve percent this year. Investors are worried that the upcoming U. S. inflation report could

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bob Saget's Life: A Journey from Philly to Hollywood

Bob Saget, the comedian known for his wholesome TV roles, had a life full of ups and downs. A documentary about him is in the making, focusing on his complex life and career. The project is being handled by 9. 14 Pictures, a studio based in Philadelphia's Old City. This isn't the first time the stu

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

America's Wavering Stance: Mixed Messages in the South Caucasus

Vice President JD Vance's recent trip to the South Caucasus sparked confusion rather than clarity. His visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan was a big deal. It's a place where Armenians remember the 1. 5 million killed in the early 1900s. The U. S. has been careful not to call it a geno

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Feb 13 2026CRYPTO

Coinbase's Bumpy Ride: A Closer Look at Q4 Numbers

Coinbase's latest financial report shows a tough quarter. The company lost $667 million in Q4. This is a big shift from the same time last year. Back then, they made $1. 3 billion in profit. The loss comes from a drop in the value of their investments. This includes a big hit from their stake in Cir

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