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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Cheap Sensor Detects THC in the Air

A fresh idea tackles a growing need. As more places allow cannabis use, people want to know how much THC is in the air. This new tool can help by spotting tiny amounts of the active compound. The sensor works differently from older gadgets. It uses a special screen‑printed graphene electrode that h

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Extending Radiographer Skills: A New Research Blueprint

Radiographers in Ghana are stepping into the world of image interpretation, a move that could help fill gaps left by scarce radiologists. Because this change is complex and unique to each setting, researchers had to build a new study plan. They chose a four‑step approach that mixes numbers and

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Budget Fight: Swiss Citizens to Decide on Cutting Public TV Money

In February, voters in Switzerland face a vote that could trim the budget of the country’s main public broadcaster. The proposal, backed by several groups including a right‑leaning party, would reduce the mandatory fee that residents pay to fund the broadcaster from 335 francs a year to just 200. Su

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Feb 25 2026HEALTH

Women’s Health Knowledge in Romania: What They Know, Do, and Seek

In Romania, many women are learning about reproductive health through everyday conversations rather than formal education. Surveys show that a large share of women understand basic family‑planning methods, yet they often rely on friends or internet searches for deeper questions. The gap betwee

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Feb 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Launcher Adds Sports and Finance to Your Lock Screen

Pixel users can now see sports scores and stock news right on their lock screen, thanks to a new update that brings two fresh data types into the At a Glance widget. The feature first appeared in early February and is still rolling out, so not every device will see both options at once. When enab

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

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Feb 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Air, Not Fancy Words

Cleaning videos have become a mainstay on TikTok. The trend started with simple tips—open windows, dust corners—and quickly grew into a cultural movement called “house burping. ” The name sounds goofy, but it captures the same idea that has been part of German public health for years: lüften, or a

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Feb 25 2026EDUCATION

Students Share Science Projects at Boulder County Fair

The fair in Boulder Valley brought together middle and high school students from 15 schools to showcase their own research. Amika Begin, a junior at Nederland Middle/Senior High, studied how social media helps college athletes earn money. She tested whether likes and comments or the sheer numb

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

A Gold Medal and a Presidential Debate

The United States won its first men’s Olympic hockey title in forty years, thanks in large part to goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. His performance helped lift Team USA to a gold medal, a moment many celebrated as historic. During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Tr

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Rumors About Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Agency Spark Call for Royal Probe

A prominent party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition has urged the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) after recent accusations against the country’s anti‑corruption agency, the MACC. Earlier this month, media outlets reported that MACC officials were allegedly aiding businessmen

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