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Feb 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Marta Leaves Spanish Farms Flooded and Farmers in Trouble

The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Fire Safety Failures Cost Nearly $200, 000 in Fines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven

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Feb 06 2026SCIENCE

Nanoscopic Tracking of Glycine Receptors Using a New Chloride Sensor

A fresh approach lets scientists watch glycine receptors in action at the nanometer level. Glycine receptors, which help dampen nerve signals, have been hard to study because usual fluorescent tags interfere with their normal behaviour. The new design attaches a chloride‑sensitive dye, mClYFP, to th

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Health Care Costs: The Biggest Worry for Americans

People in the United States are really worried about health care costs. It's not just groceries or rent that's causing stress, but the price of staying healthy. A recent poll shows that this worry is so big, it might even change how people vote in the next election. The poll found that about three-

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Jan 29 2026WEATHER

Baltimore's Winter Woes: What's Open, What's Closed, and What's Next

Baltimore is still dealing with the aftermath of a recent winter storm. The mayor has said that the emergency is not over yet. People can park on the snow emergency routes again, but they should still be careful. Many places are open again, like recreation centers and courthouses. But some librarie

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Jan 29 2026WEATHER

Stay Informed: How to Share Closures with WIS

In the Midlands, when bad weather hits, many places like schools, churches, and businesses might close or change their hours. WIS helps keep everyone in the loop by letting people report these changes easily. First, you need an online account with WIS to report a closure. If you don’t have one or f

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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Gains and Growing Pains

The streaming service Peacock has seen a significant increase in its user base, adding 3 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2025. This brings its total subscriber count to 44 million. However, this growth comes with a cost. The company reported a substantial loss of $552 million during t

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

The Pill Problem: Bill Cosby's Quaalude Confession

In a surprising turn of events, Bill Cosby revealed under oath that he had multiple prescriptions for quaaludes. These were not for his own use, but rather to give to women he wanted to have sex with. He claimed he never took any of the pills himself. This shocking admission came during a deposition

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Jan 29 2026SPORTS

Bo Nix: Setting the Record Straight on His Ankle

Bo Nix, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, recently addressed some confusion about his ankle injury. He made it clear that he does not believe his ankle was predisposed to breaking. This statement came after head coach Sean Payton mentioned that doctors had said Nix was at higher risk for such

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