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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Head Injuries, Not Drowning, Explain Most Deaths in Greek Shipwreck

A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Understanding Achalasia Diagnosis in Turkey

Achalasia is a rare condition that makes swallowing hard, but many doctors do not notice it right away. The symptoms can be vague, and the tools that exist to spot the problem are often underused. In Turkey, most earlier research looked at only one hospital or was just a review of existing studies.

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

The U. S. Cuts $600 Million From Four State Health Budgets

A new policy by the federal government will remove about $600 million from the health budgets of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The money had been given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state health departments and nonprofits. The administration says the

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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Massachusetts Tries 3‑Year College Degrees

The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

A Delivery Driver Says He’s Innocent in Nancy Guthrie Vanishing

In Tucson, the search for Nancy Guthrie’s missing mother has hit a confusing pause. A delivery driver, Carlos Palazuelos, was briefly taken into police custody after a traffic stop but released later that night. He has insisted he knows nothing about the case and that he “never follows the news. ”

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

A Rising Wave of Violence in Israel’s Arab Communities

Israel, home to about 10 million people, has seen a troubling rise in violent crime within its Arab minority. Even though Arabs make up roughly one‑fifth of the population, they account for most of the country’s homicides. In 2025 alone, police records show 241 murders in Arab areas compared with ju

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Athletes Shine After Weather‑Delay Week

The week that was paused because of bad weather is back on track, and fans can now choose the standout girls athlete from February 2 to 8. Nominations come from school athletic directors who watched the games, and voting will stay open until Sunday night. The winner will be announced the next day be

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Sunlight, Work and Skin Risk

Outdoor jobs in Lisbon expose workers to high levels of solar ultraviolet rays, a leading factor that can trigger squamous cell skin cancer. Researchers measured the actual amount of UV radiation reaching workers such as gardeners, gravediggers, pavers, asphalters, sanitation crews and sailors. They

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Frost‑quake Shake Turns a Local 7‑Eleven Into a Ticking Time Bomb

A chill in the air turned into an unexpected tremor on Tuesday, rattling homes and a convenience store near 11 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Residents reported a subtle jolt and noticed cracks where the floor tiles no longer lay flat. The cause? A rare “frost quake, ” or cryoseism, where

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