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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Brain Networks Rewire as Mice Learn to Tell Visual Signals Apart

Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Check Your Freezer: Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall

A sudden recall has hit a popular frozen dish. Trader Joe’s is pulling its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide. The problem? Small glass pieces might be hidden inside the rice. Four shoppers spotted shards in their bags. No one was hurt, but the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Science and Health in Chaos

The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Lifestyle Communities’ Stock Faces Mixed Signals From Analysts

Recent reports from major financial firms show a cautious stance toward Lifestyle Communities Ltd. A Citi analyst has moved the company to a Hold rating, suggesting investors keep an eye on the stock but not take immediate action. The same analyst set a target price of A$5. 60, indicating modest ups

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

UK Covid‑19 Rules: Who Stopped Following Them?

The COVID‑19 crisis forced the United Kingdom to stop many everyday activities and shut large parts of its economy. Researchers wanted to know how well the public stuck to new rules, especially social distancing, and whether government messages helped people follow them. An online survey asked 1, 0

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Feb 23 2026WEATHER

Snow Chaos Locks Down the Northeast

A heavy snowstorm hit the northeast on Monday, sending huge amounts of fresh ice and wind into city streets. The weather followed a previous storm that had left some melted snow behind, but new drifts quickly covered roads and parking lots. As a result, authorities in states from Delaware to Massach

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Feb 23 2026HEALTH

Spending Time Online: How Many Kids With Autism Get Hooked on Games in Saudi Arabia

A new look at the link between video games and autism shows that kids in Saudi Arabia who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often drawn into online gaming more than their peers. Researchers wanted to see how common this “Internet Gaming Disorder” (IGD) is and whether boys or girls, young or

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Big Money, Big Debate: California’s Wealth Tax Clash

California voters are in the middle of a heated showdown. On one side, Senator Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Los Angeles, urging people to tax the richest citizens so that everyone pays their fair share. He is hoping his speech will give a boost to a campaign already trying hard to get the me

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Feb 18 2026CRYPTO

A Quiet Game of Power in Crypto

THORChain, a network that lets people swap digital coins without needing permission, has become the center of a debate about who really runs it. The project claims that decisions are made by node operators voting together, but recent incidents have shown a single administrator can pause the whole sy

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