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Feb 18 2026RELIGION

The World in Ashes: A Call for Reflection

In Rome, a solemn Mass began the Lenten season with ashes that symbolised more than mortality. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about a planet “on fire” from war and environmental loss. He described the ash as a reminder of cities destroyed, broken law, and ruined ecosystems. The message w

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Texas Attorney General Files Suit Against Children’s Hospital Over Transgender Care

The state’s top prosecutor has taken legal action against a local children’s medical center, claiming that the facility is committing fraud by providing gender‑affirming treatment to minors. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital’s services violate state Medicaid rules, suggesting that the care is

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

A Long‑Term Friendship Built on Shared Health Challenges

The 95‑year‑old Rosine, who calls herself Neni, lives alone in a bright condo she bought after her husband died. She still keeps busy: baking, attending board meetings, scrubbing floors, and dusting a chandelier that needs little work. She makes her bed every morning no matter how tired she feels, a

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Eagan Holds Off on Big Tech Buildings for a Year

The Eagan City Council decided to pause any new data center or crypto‑mining projects for a full year. The rule stops construction near homes within 500 feet or if the site would use more than 20 megawatts of power. The pause ends on February 17, 2027 unless the council votes earlier. During this w

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

SolarEdge’s 2025 Results: Growth, Challenges and a Look Ahead

SolarEdge, a key player in smart solar technology, shared its earnings for the last quarter and the full year of 2025. The company reported a revenue of $335. 4 million for the fourth quarter, a slight dip from the previous period but still reflecting strong sales of inverters and battery systems

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Hydrogen Turbine Breaks Record, Powering a Greener Future

A new German invention has pushed the limits of gas turbines. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology built a compressorless turbine that ran for 303 seconds—longer than NASA’s previous record of 250 seconds. Unlike conventional turbines, which waste half their energy compressing air,

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Alamosa Grants Open for 2026 Events

Visit Alamosa has begun accepting grant applications for the upcoming year, giving local non‑profits a chance to secure funding for their events. The county’s tourism board works hand in hand with community groups, providing financial support that helps keep the area lively for both visitors and

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Indian Studio Teams Up With AI to Make Next‑Gen Films

Abundantia Entertainment and InVideo have teamed up to launch a new film studio that will rely entirely on artificial intelligence. The venture is backed by ₹100 crore (about $11 million) and promises to be the biggest AI‑film commitment in India so far. The announcement came during the India AI

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