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Feb 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Wildlife Guardians: A Community Effort

Florida is more than just a holiday spot. It's a place where over 23 million people live, surrounded by stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. To keep this beauty alive, many locals are stepping up to protect it. One group making a big difference is the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Palantir Gets Millions From NYC Public Hospitals

New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

NK Cells Fight Back: How Platinum Helps Cancer Immunotherapy

The battle against breast cancer often feels like a tug‑of‑war. In one common type, the tumor keeps growing because it hides from the body’s own defenders. Scientists used fancy lab tools to look inside these tumors. They found many natural killer (NK) cells that were ready to attack. In normal con

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Pakistan Chooses Fielding, No Handshake with India

Salman Agha decided to field after winning the toss against India, but a handshake between the captains was skipped before the T20 World Cup Group A match. The game went ahead after Pakistan reversed a boycott that had been in support of Bangladesh, who declined to tour India over safety worries an

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Feb 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Building Real Friendships: A Simple Story and Key Lessons

A farmer in a quiet village wanted to meet his neighbors, so he set up a big meal and asked his daughter to invite everyone. Instead of shouting about the feast, she ran out yelling that a fire had broken out and begged for help. A few neighbors came because they were ready to aid her, while others

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Presidential Popularity: Who Really Struggles Most?

Gallup, the famous pollster that started measuring how people feel about presidents back in 1938, said on February 11 it would stop tracking these scores. The change marks a shift in what the company wants to study, according to its own statement. The idea of polling presidents began when George Ga

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Film Festival Faces Heat Over Political Talk

The Berlinale has launched a defence for its jury after early criticism sparked by comments made at the opening press conference. The festival’s spokesperson highlighted that some remarks were taken out of context and urged a fair view of the artists involved. The core issue centres on the role o

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Snow Alert Ahead of Presidents Day Weekend

For many travelers heading to Northern California’s ski spots, a winter storm watch is in place as the holiday weekend approaches. Officials from the National Weather Service warn that people moving through and out of the Sierra Nevada can expect major travel delays and advise extreme caution. For

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Slovakia’s Young Goalie Faces Sweden in a Tight Olympic Showdown

The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cameras on the Streets: A New Look at Safety and Privacy in Lafayette

Recent weeks have seen black, solar‑powered cameras pop up along Lafayette’s roads. They are not part of the local police or sheriff’s office but belong to a private company called Flock Safety, based in Atlanta. The devices capture license plates automatically and help law‑enforcement locate suspec

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