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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Food Preservative BHA Under New Safety Review

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has started a fresh examination of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative that keeps many packaged foods from spoiling. The agency wants the public to share any new data on how BHA is used and whether it remains safe. This effort follows a 2025 program

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Back in Action: A Dad’s Quick Fix to a Painful Cyst

A 39‑year‑old father from Orange County, California, began to feel a sharp pop in his back while stretching at the gym. He brushed it off because he’s no stranger to sports injuries, but over months his hips tightened and the lower part of his leg started losing feeling and muscle. The turning point

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Bates on Ice: A Quiet American Journey

Evan Bates grew up in the cold heart of Michigan, where long winters turned lakes into natural rinks. From a young age he practiced alone or with friends, learning balance and rhythm before any coach even noticed. These early hours taught him patience and focus that would later define his competitiv

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

S26 Launch Set for Feb 25: New Features, Big Discounts

Samsung has announced that its next Unpacked event will happen on February 25 in San Francisco, where the Galaxy S26 lineup will be unveiled. The live stream will start at 10 a. m. Pacific Time and can be watched on YouTube. The company hints that the new phones will focus on making everyday task

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

A Measles Alert at a New Jersey Hospital

On February 6, a person from another state with measles went to the pediatric emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Health officials say anyone who was inside the hospital between 11:15 a. m. and 4:45 p. m. could have caught the virus. The department urges peop

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Moderna’s New Flu Shot Hits a Roadblock

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has decided not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, even though the company spent years and millions of dollars on testing. The decision came after the agency’s chief vaccine regulator, Dr. Vinay Prasad, raised a concern. He said the trial used a compar

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rhino Poaching Falls in South Africa, but Not Everywhere

South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Private Jet, Public Debate: The Milan–Cortina Story

Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

New Hope: Babies Get Surgery Before Birth

A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei

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