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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Gender‑Specific Medicine to Life Through Play

The field that tailors treatment to a patient’s sex is gaining traction, yet medical schools still lag behind in teaching it. A national gathering of doctors tried a fresh idea to change that. Instead of the usual lectures, organizers introduced a game called “The RAMS Hunt. ” Players were split

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Powerful People, Little Consequence: What Americans Think

A recent survey shows that most U. S. adults feel that rich and influential folks rarely face punishment for wrongdoing. The poll, run over four days, asked whether a statement about the Epstein files—documents linking him to top politicians, bankers and academics—matched respondents’ views. Nearly

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Eagan Holds Off on Big Tech Buildings for a Year

The Eagan City Council decided to pause any new data center or crypto‑mining projects for a full year. The rule stops construction near homes within 500 feet or if the site would use more than 20 megawatts of power. The pause ends on February 17, 2027 unless the council votes earlier. During this w

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Feb 18 2026CRYPTO

Quantum Computing Threats and Bitcoin: Should Coins Be Frozen?

Bitcoin’s safety is built on a type of math called ECDSA that current computers cannot crack. Some experts think that once powerful quantum machines exist, they could pull private keys from public ones once those public keys appear on the blockchain. If that happens, any coin whose public key is alr

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Nate Williams: From G‑League Grind to Golden State

Nate Williams began his life in Rochester, New York. He grew up on the court, practicing every day with friends and family. His talent caught the eye of high‑school coaches at University Prep Charter, where he led his team with strong numbers. Later, he moved to Prolific Prep in California for more

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

New Paths for Cancer Care: Women Talk About Psilocybin

In the United Kingdom, a small group of women with cancer share how they see psilocybin—a psychedelic mushroom— as a hopeful option for easing the mental strain that often follows a diagnosis. They describe a deep need to heal physically and emotionally, noting how everyday treatments sometimes m

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

SolarEdge’s 2025 Results: Growth, Challenges and a Look Ahead

SolarEdge, a key player in smart solar technology, shared its earnings for the last quarter and the full year of 2025. The company reported a revenue of $335. 4 million for the fourth quarter, a slight dip from the previous period but still reflecting strong sales of inverters and battery systems

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Deals and National Security: A New Look at U. S. Rules

The conversation starts with the idea that technology deals can pose hidden threats to national safety. It then explains how a new book tackles the maze of U. S. rules that guard against such risks. The author, who runs a cyber‑strategy firm in Washington, D. C. , argues that the growing list of reg

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Hydrogen Turbine Breaks Record, Powering a Greener Future

A new German invention has pushed the limits of gas turbines. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology built a compressorless turbine that ran for 303 seconds—longer than NASA’s previous record of 250 seconds. Unlike conventional turbines, which waste half their energy compressing air,

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