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Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Breaks Records and Fans Go Wild

The newest entry in the Poppy Playtime saga has smashed previous sales figures, reaching 175, 000 copies sold on its first day and staying at the top of Steam’s Global Top Sellers for over a full day. The game also topped Twitch viewership charts at launch, showing how much hype the community builds

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Exercise After Liver Transplant: What Helps and Hinders

Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a

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Feb 27 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog Walks Revealed: Which Breeds Take the Fewest Steps

Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0

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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 17 2026CRIME

Crypto's Dark Side: Funding Human Trafficking

Crypto payments to groups suspected of human trafficking saw a huge jump in 2025. A recent study found that these transactions went up by 85%. This money was mostly moving through public blockchains. The study also found that most of this activity was happening in Southeast Asia. There, scam compoun

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

A High School Basketball Team Fights for Fair Play

A Philadelphia high school basketball team, Carver Engineering and Science, was just about to secure a spot in the semifinals. They were leading 61-49 against Constitution High School with only 71 seconds left in the game. Suddenly, a fight broke out on the court. Fans and players rushed onto the co

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

Beauty Brands Get a Boost with New Ad Targeting Tool

A big change is happening in the world of online ads. THG, a company known for its beauty websites like Cult Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC, has teamed up with The Trade Desk. This partnership lets advertisers use THG's customer data to create more personalised ads. What's special here is that advertiser

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

China Adds Risk‑Based Payments for Tough TB Cases

In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Healthy Heart Habits: Simple Ways to Keep Your Pulse Strong

Heart disease tops the list of causes of death in the U. S. , yet many problems that lead to it can be stopped with everyday choices. Doctors say that even people who run in their family history can change their outlook on heart health by adopting a few smart habits. One of the biggest changes is w

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Helps Post-Menopausal Women Fight High Blood Pressure

Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of high blood pressure. This is due to aging and big changes in hormones. Exercise is known to help manage blood pressure. But, how much and what kind of exercise works best? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at different types

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