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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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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Signal Tracker Helps Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old

Investigators are using a new tool that can find the tiny radio waves from devices like pacemakers. The device, called a “signal sniffer, ” was made by former NSA hacker David Kennedy. He says the pacemaker Nancy Guthrie wears sends a Bluetooth signal every few minutes. Nancy, 84, vanished

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Virtual Practice vs Real Patients: Which Helps Students More?

Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Alamosa Grants Open for 2026 Events

Visit Alamosa has begun accepting grant applications for the upcoming year, giving local non‑profits a chance to secure funding for their events. The county’s tourism board works hand in hand with community groups, providing financial support that helps keep the area lively for both visitors and

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Indian Studio Teams Up With AI to Make Next‑Gen Films

Abundantia Entertainment and InVideo have teamed up to launch a new film studio that will rely entirely on artificial intelligence. The venture is backed by ₹100 crore (about $11 million) and promises to be the biggest AI‑film commitment in India so far. The announcement came during the India AI

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple CarPlay Gets a New Streaming Boost

A fresh update in iOS 26. 4 hints that Apple TV will soon appear on CarPlay, opening the door for other streaming giants to follow suit. The beta release shows code referencing Apple TV, while a separate report confirms the “Video In Car” feature announced at WWDC 2025 is being integrated into the s

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Canada Helps Ukraine Fix and Modernise Energy

Canada has decided to give a big boost to Ukraine’s energy field, especially after Russia’s attacks on power plants and gas lines. In a Paris meeting, the two governments announced a new partnership that will bring Canadian oil and gas gear to Ukraine on cheaper terms. The plan also encourages Canad

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Nevada Takes Legal Action to Stop Kalshi’s Sports Betting Platform

Nevada gaming officials have filed a lawsuit to prevent Kalshi, an online prediction market, from offering contracts that let residents bet on sports like football and basketball. The case is part of a larger fight over whether state regulators can oversee companies that allow financial bets through

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

The U. S. Office of Chaos: A New Look at the Trump Era

A new view sees the Trump administration as a large criminal group. It tells lies, steals money, and uses state power to harm people. The government did many illegal acts that hurt ordinary citizens. First, it killed two activists and called them terrorists. The killers were free because t

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