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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Lung Cancer Organoids: A New Lens on Precision Medicine

These tiny 3‑D cultures, called organoids, are changing how scientists study lung cancer. Instead of flat cell sheets or animal models that take months to grow, organoids can be produced quickly while keeping the original tumor’s structure and variety. Researchers now grow lung cancer organoid

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

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Feb 12 2026RELIGION

A Clash Over Hate: Conservative Panel Member Fired

A recent hearing on antisemitism turned heated, leading to the removal of a panel member. Carrie Prejean Boller, known for her conservative views, was kicked out of the federal Religious Liberty Commission. She had been defending Candace Owens, a commentator accused of spreading antisemitic ideas.

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

A Heartfelt Goodbye: Stacy Keibler Remembers James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek, the actor who stole hearts as Dawson Leery in the late '90s, left this world at just 48. His passing has left a void, but not without a flood of memories and tributes. Stacy Keibler, a WWE Hall of Famer, shared her own touching story. She spent Van Der Beek's last days with him

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

How Powerful People Talk About Race

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Long is Too Long for a Vacuum Delivery?

Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Italy's Bold Move to Block Migrant Boats: What's Really Going On?

Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Bangladesh's Big Vote: A New Chapter After Youth-Led Change

Bangladesh is voting today in a big election. This is a big deal. It comes after a huge change in 2024. Young people, called Gen Z, led protests. They forced out the long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina. Now, the country is choosing new leaders. This election is important. It could bring stability to Ba

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Expert Joins Warner Technology Corp to Boost Security Efforts

Warner Technology Corp has just added a big name to their team. Ashleigh Steelman is now leading their defense community engagement. She's a pro with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and secure infrastructure. Ashleigh has worked in some tough places. She's been a

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Feb 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Columbia's Cozy Catch: A Warm Jacket Deal You Can't Miss

Columbia has a jacket that is perfect for cold days. It is usually $160, but now it is only $39. 98 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. This is a huge discount. The jacket is called the Women’s Voodoo Fall 590 TurboDown II. It is lightweight but keeps you warm. It is also stylish and comes in green and pi

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