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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Denmark’s Early Vote: A Move Driven by Greenland Tension

Parliament heard a surprising announcement from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: elections will take place on March 24 instead of the usual October deadline. She told lawmakers that she had urged King Frederik to set this date. The decision follows a surge in support for her Social Democrats,

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Robots in the OR: What Scores Reveal About Surgeons

Surgeons are increasingly using robots to cut, stitch and move inside patients. But how do we know if a robot‑assisted surgeon is doing well? Researchers looked at the numbers that come from patient outcomes and mistakes during surgery. They wanted to see if those numbers could tell us about a su

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Feb 26 2026OPINION

Jackson’s 1984 Run: Alabama’s Political Shake‑Up

In the spring of 1984, a bold African American candidate stepped onto the national stage again. Rev. Jesse Jackson, known for his activism in civil and economic justice, sought the Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign hit Alabama hard, stirring a long‑standing Black political group calle

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Le Havre Mayor’s Future Could Hurt 2027 Campaign

A recent survey suggests that Edouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister who has led Le Havre since 2010, may lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. The result would dent his hope of winning the 2027 presidential race, where he has been a frontrunner against far‑right contenders. T

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Alan Wake Gets a Big Visual Boost on PC

The latest patch for Alan Wake Remastered brings a major visual upgrade: HDR support now works on PC, giving the game brighter colors and deeper shadows. This update is more than just a new lighting mode. It also lets players skip the opening cutscene, which speeds up play for those who have alre

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Trump’s State of the Union: Voters Split in Swing States

The President delivered his annual speech while the country watched. He highlighted many achievements and promised a dramatic shift in leadership. In a year of midterm elections, his approval ratings were falling. He tried to convince listeners that his second term would bring a historic tu

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Brain Waves Shift When One Area Is Tapped

When we look at the brain, we see a big system made of many small parts that talk to each other. Scientists want to know what happens when a single part is poked or stimulated. Do the changes stay local, or do they ripple through the whole network? Most experiments have focused on average r

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Meet the President Over Power Bills

The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b

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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 2026SCIENCE

Sneakers on the Court: Why They Sound and What It Means

The sound that rings out when a player slides on a hardwood floor is not just noise; it’s the result of tiny, rapid changes happening inside the shoe. A scientist from Harvard studied this by sliding sneakers over a glass surface, recording the sounds with a microphone and capturing the motion with

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