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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Fighting Dengue with Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes

In the battle against dengue, scientists have found an unexpected ally: bacteria-infected mosquitoes. The idea is simple yet clever. Male mosquitoes are infected with a specific strain of bacteria called Wolbachia. When these males mate with wild female mosquitoes, something interesting happens. The

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Soccer Dad's Wild Ride: From Millions to FBI Whistleblower

A new movie is in the works that sounds like it could be a wild ride. It's based on a book called "American Huckster. " The story is about a regular guy from New York who was a stay-at-home dad. He loved soccer and had a pretty normal life. But then, he did something crazy. He found a way to make mi

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Crime Numbers Drop, But Who Gets the Credit?

A recent social media post by Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, backfired when she shared a graph showing a drop in crime rates across major U. S. cities. The graph, sourced from an Axios article, seemed to support President Trump's claims about his policies reducing crime. However,

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Crypto CEO's Downfall: A Tale of Greed and Consequences

Braden Karony, the former head of SafeMoon, is now facing a long stretch behind bars. A judge handed him an 8-year-and-4-month sentence for stealing millions from his own company. This wasn't a small-time scam. Karony took $9 million from SafeMoon's liquidity pool to fund his fancy lifestyle. He bou

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

How One Man Turned Rejection into a Media Empire

Cameron Lee Cowan didn't let rejection stop him. When editors ignored his emails and publications turned down his pitches, he decided to create his own space. This led to the birth of The Cameron Journal, a platform where he could share his thoughts freely. Today, it's a hub for news, culture, polit

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Young People Prefer Crypto Over Banks

Young folks today are not big fans of traditional banks. They trust crypto more. This is a big deal for banks. A recent study shows that Gen Z and millennials trust crypto almost five times more than older generations. About one in five young people don't trust banks much. But most baby boomers stil

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Measles Numbers Drop, But Is It Over?

In South Carolina, the number of new measles cases has been dropping each day. This might mean the outbreak is getting better. But experts say it's too soon to be sure. The state has seen 933 cases since October. That's a lot! Most of these cases are in Spartanburg County. But there have been some

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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 2026SPORTS

A Medal, a Mistake, and a Public Confession

Sturla Holm Laegreid, one of Norway’s leading biathletes, stunned the world by announcing a personal betrayal right after he secured an Olympic bronze. The revelation came in front of the entire audience, turning a moment of triumph into a public drama. The athlete admitted he had cheated on his gi

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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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