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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

Dubai’s Airport Hub Faces a Crisis After Middle East Tensions Rise

The recent flare‑up in the Middle East has put Dubai’s status as a global flight hub under scrutiny. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran, the airspace over Dubai was closed for a brief period, forcing airlines to divert flights and leaving many passengers stranded. Dubai’s main airport,

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Fear Swirls as Iran Faces New Threats

Iran’s streets filled with long lines at gas stations as residents fled city centers, seeking safety after a joint strike by the United States and Israel. Early Saturday morning, explosions shook Tehran, sending smoke clouds into the sky and rattling the start of a working week. A man in Tehran hurr

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Milky Aroma in Sausage: How Moisture and Microbes Work Together

Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Galaxy Entertainment’s Stock Gets a Fresh Boost from Analysts

Morgan Stanley’s analyst Praveen Choudhary kept a “Buy” recommendation for Galaxy Entertainment Group, setting a target price of HK$44. 00 on February 26. The shares finished the previous day at HK$41. 44, leaving room for upside. Choudhary’s track record shows a modest average return of 0. 6 % and

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Digging into How Bacteria and Viruses Change in Pig Manure Digests

In pig farms, manure piles are a big source of antibiotic‑resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to see how treating this waste with anaerobic digestion (AD) changes those genes and the viruses that live there. AD is a common way to break down waste without oxygen, producing useful gas. The s

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Brain Sugar Signals: Why Insulin Matters in Brain Health

Insulin is usually linked to blood sugar, but new research shows it also talks to brain cells. When the brain stops responding properly to insulin, many nervous system problems can appear. This idea shifts the focus from just weight and diabetes to a wider range of brain diseases. Scientists have f

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Natural Hits Block Super‑Resistant Bacteria

A new study tackled the problem of bacteria that ignore most antibiotics. Scientists focused on an enzyme called GES‑5, which breaks down powerful drugs known as carbapenems. To find blockers for this enzyme, they scanned more than seven thousand plant‑based molecules from two separate collect

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Fast Lab Test Uses Microwave Plasma to Spot Drug Weaknesses

The safety of medicines can be hurt by light and heat, so scientists must test how drugs stand up to these forces. Traditional tools like HPLC, DSC and GC‑MS take time, need extra steps, and often look at light damage and heat damage separately. A new approach called microwave plasma torch mass spec

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Eye the Dance Floor

The newest season of a popular dance show hit record ratings, sparking excitement among fans and celebrities alike. A well‑known comic‑book hero recently admitted he thinks about competing on the show at least once a week, even though he prefers not to follow it online. Other entertain

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