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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Unleashed: How a Doomsday Report Shook Wall Street

A recent story warned that smart machines could break the economy. It says AI can do everything people used to pay for, from coding to food delivery. If businesses stop needing human workers, the money that feeds the economy dries up. First, software firms that rely on long contracts feel pre

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

The Commerce Ministry of China has announced a new set of restrictions targeting twenty Japanese companies and institutions. These entities are said to be involved in boosting Japan’s military strength, so any trade of dual‑use products—goods that can serve both civilian and defense purposes—must no

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Smart Tools Let Patients Take Charge of Their Health

Technology is changing how doctors and patients talk about health. Patients can now bring their own data to visits, making appointments more useful. A home blood‑pressure monitor is a simple tool that can give doctors clear numbers. Use a validated device and check it in the office to keep

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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Lead‑laden paint chips spill from Baltimore bridge

A recent inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment found that paint fragments falling from Baltimore’s 28th Street Bridge carry dangerous levels of lead. The agency was alerted after residents noticed orange and white debris along Falls Road, near the 2700 block. Tests confirmed that

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Lubbock Kids Win Big at Science Bowl

A lively science competition finished Saturday night, with Lubbock High School’s team taking the top spot in a regional contest held at AmTech Career Academy. The event, backed by PanTeXas Deterrance, LLC. , ran until about 6:30 p. m. and featured challenging questions that match college‑level diffi

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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