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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Health Leader’s Actions Spark Rising Vaccine Threat

The newest Health and Human Services head, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has become the center of a heated debate about vaccine safety and public trust. In a short video that gained viral attention, he was seen doing bizarre exercise routines with Kid Rock. The clip sparked jokes online, but the real co

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Feb 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Whales vs Krill: New Data Aims to Protect Antarctic Giants

Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Checking Nutrition in Diabetic Foot Wound Patients with Simple Body Tests

People who have diabetic foot wounds often suffer from poor nutrition, which slows healing and raises the chance of losing a limb. Doctors need to know how much muscle mass a patient has, but the usual full‑body test can’t be used when a foot is missing or badly damaged. A new study looked at whethe

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Boat Shooting Near Cuba Leaves Four Dead

A small boat registered in Florida was hit by Cuban border guards, killing four people and wounding six others. The victims were rescued and treated for their injuries, according to Cuban officials who also released the vessel’s registration number. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said he had limit

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Brains that Keep Growing: How New Cells Help Memory Stay Sharp

New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Astronaut’s Health Issue Forces Early Return from Space

A NASA crew left the International Space Station earlier than planned because one member experienced a medical problem. The team that had been working in orbit included Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov. Fincke confirmed that his own health issue prompted the decision to

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Feb 26 2026CELEBRITIES

A Drama in Silver Lake: A Tale of Promise and Pain

In early March, a man who once played a famous time‑traveler found himself at the center of a legal storm. A woman from Europe claimed she was lured to Los Angeles by promises of a new life and job, only to face control and violence. She said the actor had been messaging her for years, offering a r

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

TB Alert at Seattle High School: What You Need to Know

The health department has confirmed that someone connected with Rainier Beach High School in Seattle is showing active tuberculosis. Because of this, they are urging about 130 people who spent time indoors with that person to get checked. The school will reach out directly to those who need a medica

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Exxon’s Legal Fight with California’s Attorney General Gets a New Twist

A Texas federal judge has cleared the way for ExxonMobil to sue California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, over remarks about the company’s plastic recycling claims. Judge Michael J. Truncale ruled that Bonta cannot rely on official immunity for certain statements, including a campaign email sent to

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