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Feb 11 2026SCIENCE

Mitochondria’s Hidden Signals Boost Cancer‑Shielding Cells

Scientists discovered that tiny fragments from mouse mitochondria can make the body’s defense cells work against tumors. These fragments, called formyl peptides, are normally produced when bacteria or mitochondria break down proteins. Researchers first identified five specific mouse peptides t

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Quick‑Fit Workouts Cut Fat and Lower Blood Pressure in Obese College Students

A new study examined how short bursts of exercise, called “exercise snacking, ” affect weight and heart health in 100 overweight college students. The participants were split into two equal groups: one group did brief high‑intensity intervals and a mixed cardio session each day, while the other r

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Bondi Faces Capitol Hill Over DOJ Shifts

Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Staff Shocked by Manager’s Plan to Shut Down the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, a landmark in Washington, has been hit by a sudden announcement from its new chief. The manager, who was appointed by former President Trump, sent an email to 2, 000 employees saying the building will close for two years. He said this is part of a “renovation” that would reduce m

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Patriots Face Big Loss in 2026 Super Bowl

The New England squad allowed a total of 29 points on Sunday, with seven coming from an interception return and another seven from a short field after a sack. The rest of the points were scored via field goals. Their defense had been a key factor in reaching the championship game, delivering soli

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Social Media Leader Raises Questions at Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has added a new social media manager from the Labor Department, sparking debate after his earlier posts raised concerns about extremist language. Peyton Rollins, 21, took on the role of digital communications director at DHS this month. His work in the Labor De

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

NHL Players Return to Olympic Ice After a 12‑Year Hiatus

The NHL’s comeback to the Winter Games in Milan Cortina is a story of perseverance and change. After skipping the 2018 Olympics to avoid disrupting its season, and withdrawing from the 2022 event because of COVID‑19, the league finally decided to send its athletes back. Now every one of the 32 teams

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A Week of Cheap Cooking: Testing a New Food Guide

I decided to try the new food plan that was released in January. The guide says eat whole foods, cut back on sugar and processed stuff, and keep costs low. I set a budget of $15 a day for a week to see if it could work in real life. I started by making a grocery list with the help of an AI helper

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Takes a Pause on Splitting Up to Focus on Turning Things Around

Kraft Heinz has decided to stop work on its planned split, saying the problems it faces can be fixed. The new chief executive, Steve Cahillane, who joined last year, said the company’s main goal is to get back on a profitable growth path. He added that all attention must stay on the operating plan a

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