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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

Buckwheat’s Sweet and Sunny Secrets

Researchers followed buckwheat plants through their growing season, measuring how much of the healthy compounds rutin and quercitrin they stored in leaves and flowers. They also counted how strong the plant’s antioxidant power was and tracked a pigment called fagopyrin that can become toxic under li

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Iran and U. S. Ready for New Talks in Geneva

Iran believes the upcoming meeting with the United States can lead to a positive result, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. A delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is heading to Geneva for discussions about Tehran’s nuclear program. The U. S. delegation will include envoy Ste

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Feb 25 2026EDUCATION

Community Schools, Not Competition: Building a Shared Future

South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs

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Feb 25 2026FINANCE

Banking Rules Keep Leaving Minorities Behind

In Pennsylvania, many people of color still find it hard to get fair banking help. The state has tried programs that look promising, like a low‑interest loan plan during COVID. Out of 761 loans approved, only 41 went to minority‑owned businesses – a tiny share. A later grant of $200 million

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Rocket Roadblocks Push NASA’s Moon Mission Back

NASA’s biggest space plan is facing a fresh snag. After a recent test, engineers discovered that helium – the gas used to keep fuel tanks full and clean – was not flowing properly in the upper section of the Space Launch System (SLS). Because the problem cannot be fixed on the launchpad, the rocket

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

New Directions in 2026: What Team Leaders Are Saying

The NFL Combine is a spotlight for front‑office chatter, and 2026 promises fresh moves. In Kansas City, the Chiefs’ general manager highlighted a desire for a faster running attack. With the No. 9 overall pick, he hinted at Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love or a free‑agent option like Breece Hall. At

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chip Deals Turn the AI Race into a Share Swap Game

Advanced Micro Devices is changing how it competes with Nvidia in the AI chip market. Instead of just selling hardware, AMD now offers customers a chance to own part of the company when they buy its chips. The latest example is Meta, which will purchase billions of dollars in AMD processors for new

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

A Red Moon Reveal: Where to Catch March 3’s Eclipse

The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will turn the Moon into a deep red shade early on March 3. People in North America can watch this “blood moon” when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. The light that does reach is bent by our atmosphere, giving the Moon a coppery tint. W

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Cozy Cottage Awaits Fans of the Hockey Romance

The newest listing on Airbnb lets fans step into a place that feels like the setting of a popular sports drama. The home, with its open kitchen and rustic charm, is ready for guests to book starting March 3 at noon Eastern time. Prices begin at about $181 CAD, a reasonable rate for a spot that feels

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

AMD Shares Climb After Securing Meta AI Deal

AMD’s stock price jumps as the company announces a new partnership with Meta, focusing on artificial‑intelligence infrastructure. The deal positions AMD as a key supplier for AI workloads that Meta plans to run on its data centers. Analysts note the partnership could boost AMD’s revenue streams and

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