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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Psychedelic Hope: New Paths for End‑of‑Life Care

A woman on Vancouver Island, battling late‑stage cancer, found relief from pain and fear after a single dose of psilocybin. The experience sparked a shift among doctors, who now see psychedelics as tools to address the deep‑seated anxiety and dread that traditional medicine often misses. In Canad

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Feb 11 2026SCIENCE

Light‑Powered Gel Robot That Swims Like a Leech

A new soft robot moves through water by using light instead of batteries. The device is made from a single sheet of liquid‑crystal gel that has been patterned so its internal molecules twist in a way that produces a traveling wave when it is illuminated. When a laser scans across the sheet, the gel

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Social Media Use, Mood and Grades in Libyan Med Students

A recent survey looked at how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that affects their mood or grades. The study used a standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media, plus separate tools for depression and anxiety. It included students from their third ye

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Innovative Cancer Drug Faces Time‑Crunch in Cost Review

The latest study looks at how well a new drug, pemigatinib, works for patients with a rare liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers evaluated whether the drug’s benefits are worth its price compared to other treatments. The analysis starts by measuring how many months patien

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

U. S. Women Crush Canada in Olympic Preliminaries

The U. S. women's hockey squad dominated Canada with a 5‑0 win in the first round of the Winter Games. Coach John Wroblewski told his players that a victory is only part of the climb, hinting at the long road ahead to gold. The match was a showcase for the Americans’ power, who have already wo

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Vote

The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could ca

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Reimagining Brazil’s Social Support System

Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending

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