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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Improving Multiple Sclerosis Care in Nepal with Simple, Affordable Ideas

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. It usually shows up in young people, but many low‑income countries miss it or treat it poorly. In Nepal, doctors and the public often do not know enough about the condition. People also struggle to get brain scans, lab tests,

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Justice for Two Troopers: A Racial Bias Verdict in Texas

A federal jury in Austin decided that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) had treated two black state troopers unfairly, awarding them almost $1. 7 million in damages. The case was brought by Jerald Sams and Jari McPherson, who said they were routinely overlooked for promotions, faced har

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Why Do Kids in Bangladesh Eat the Way They Do?

Kids' eating habits are shaped by many things. These include where they live, how they feel, and what's around them. A recent study looked at how these factors affect eating behaviors in school kids in Bangladesh. The study focused on three main areas. First, it looked at emotional eating. This is

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Keeping Artemis II Astronauts Healthy: A Two-Week Lockdown

The Artemis II mission, set to be the first human moon voyage in half a century, is taking no chances with astronaut health. Before liftoff, the four crew members must spend 14 days in quarantine. This isn't just about avoiding major illnesses; even a simple cold can cause big problems in space. For

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Young Minds Get a Grip on Money Matters

In Blauvelt, young students are getting a crash course in managing money. This is not your typical class. It's a new program at South Orangetown Middle School. The class is called Finance and Careers. It's designed to teach seventh-graders the basics of handling money. The idea behind this class is

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Science: How AI Turns Text into Powerful Discoveries

The world of science is full of information. But much of it is stuck in words, not numbers. This makes it hard to find new things. A new way to solve this problem has been created. It uses AI to read and understand science words. Then, it turns them into useful data. This new method is like a detec

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joliet's Cultural Cash Conundrum: Can They Strike the Right Balance?

Joliet is stepping up its cultural game, but money matters are complicating things. The city is rolling out the red carpet for performers, musicians, and educators to enliven City Square and Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. However, the big question is: how much can Joliet really afford to pay the

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire Young Minds

Danielle Jo White Yelito, a dedicated educator from Massachusetts, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2026 Educator Ambassador program with the Science Communication Lab. This initiative empowers teachers to bring real-world science and storytelling into their classrooms, making learning more enga

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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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