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Feb 11 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission Delayed: Why Artemis II Is Pushing Back

NASA’s plan to send a crew to the moon after half a century has hit a snag. During a practice launch on January 31, 2026, the rocket that will carry four astronauts began leaking liquid hydrogen. The leak forced engineers to stop the fuel flow, fix it, and then restart—only for the problem to recur

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Candidate Pulls Out After Tragic Loss

Jeff Johnson, who had been running for governor in Minnesota, decided to end his campaign after a heartbreaking event. His 22‑year‑old daughter, Hallie Marie Tobler, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her St. Cloud apartment over the weekend. The same house was where Hallie’s husband,

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

A New Playbook: Welker Joins Commanders’ Coaching Crew

The Washington team has shuffled its coaching lineup after a disappointing season, and the latest move hints at a bigger strategy. Head coach Dan Quinn has already swapped both coordinators, naming Daronte Jones for defense and David Blough to run the offense. Alongside these changes, Quinn co

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Vote

The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could ca

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Letters After a Tragic Loss

A box on the kitchen table holds about two hundred letters and cards that have come into a Denver family’s home since their son, Alex Pretti, was shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis. The messages come from doctors, veterans and strangers who remember Alex as a caring nurse at the Veterans A

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Retail Spending Slows, Small Business Confidence Drops

December retail sales stayed flat month‑to‑month, a sharp fall from the expected rise after November’s rebound. The drop marks the slowest year‑over‑year growth since September 2024. Motor vehicle and clothing purchases fell the most, while spending on building materials and food & beverage grew

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stevel Marc Joins New Talent Firms and Lands Two Films

A Jamaican performer named Stevel Marc has recently entered agreements with Daniel Hoff Agency and GS Entertainment for representation. He will soon appear in two consecutive movies. The first, directed by Gore Verbinski, is titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and features actors such as Sam Rockw

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

'A New Studio Where Laughs Meet Brands'

'Pointy Stick, a fresh media house launched by BAFTA‑winning TV writer James Menzies and ad creative Rob Bovington, aims to blend comedy with advertising in the UK. The pair say they are ready for a world where shows and commercials overlap more than ever. Menzies has penned award‑winning BBC come

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Ohio Gets $15M to Help Young Kids Grow

Ohio has secured almost fifteen million dollars from the federal government to support children from birth through age five. The state plans to use the money mainly for a mobile app that answers parents’ questions about child development, and also for training programs that teach early childhood edu

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Learning to Keep Going: A Guide for New Workers and Their Parents

A senior manager at a leading software firm talks about how staying strong in tough times is key for both parents and fresh hires. He leads the team that brings a smart assistant into company chat, showing how technology can help people adapt. In his own life, he tries to teach his children that

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