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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Claims It Is Fighting in Iran, Warns of Losses

The U. S. President said the country has started big fighting actions inside Iran. He added that American soldiers might be hurt or die. He said the attacks target Iranian missiles and its navy. This follows earlier threats from U. S. and Israeli leaders that they would strike again if Iran kept

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Light‑Cured Gel and Old Cells Grow New Bone

Scientists are trying new ways to fix big bone gaps, like those that can happen in the jaw. One idea is to put a special scaffold with living cells into the empty spot. The scaffold holds the cells and helps them grow. A new material called GelMA‑RF is made from gelatin. It can harden when exposed

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Maine Voices Say No to Extra Voting Hurdles

In November 2025, Mainers voted against a plan that would have made it harder to cast ballots. The result showed they value fair and open elections. Yet Senator Susan Collins, who has lived in the state, backs a federal bill called the SAVE Act. This law would force people to show original U. S. cit

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Radiography Learning Gets a New AI Twist

The world of medical imaging is getting a fresh boost from chat‑style AI tools. These programs can read and explain pictures, give feedback on how to talk with patients, and even help plan continuing training. In the field of radiography, educators are testing how useful these tools really are. Fir

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Education Wins: What the Data Really Shows

In recent news, a teacher union president praised how some southern states are improving reading skills. He pointed out that the progress in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana is not about politics but about solid teaching plans and well‑trained teachers. These states have put the right materials in

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Sunny Friday, Stormy Weekend Ahead

A high‑pressure system rolls in over New England on Friday, clearing the skies for most of Greater Boston and southern areas. Light breezes keep temperatures in the mid‑30s, while the stronger sun angle helps melt some of the lingering snow. Even after sunset at 5:32 p. m. , temperatures will dip ba

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Feb 27 2026SCIENCE

Chloroplast Demethylation Boosts Plant Stress Resilience

A key chemical tag on messenger RNA, called m6A, is common across all eukaryotes. Cells control how much of this tag appears by adding or removing it with specialized enzymes known as writers and erasers. In plant cells, the chloroplast—a site of photosynthesis—contains many mRNAs that carry this ta

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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bluprynt Raises $4. 25M to Power On‑Chain Compliance

Bluprynt, a platform that helps digital asset firms stay compliant, has closed a $4. 25 million seed round that attracted more investors than it could accommodate. The lead investor was Valor Capital Group, and the fund also drew support from Cultivation Capital, Robinhood, Coinbase Ventures, Quona

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Feb 27 2026OPINION

Cross‑Border Cheers at the Winter Games

The Olympic arena in Milan felt less like a battlefield and more like a giant playground where people from all over the world could shout for their own athletes while still respecting those cheering for others. Before heading to the airport, a man bought several American flags and wondered if wav

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