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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

Buckwheat’s Sweet and Sunny Secrets

Researchers followed buckwheat plants through their growing season, measuring how much of the healthy compounds rutin and quercitrin they stored in leaves and flowers. They also counted how strong the plant’s antioxidant power was and tracked a pigment called fagopyrin that can become toxic under li

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Feb 25 2026HEALTH

Semaglutide Talks on X: Who Says What and Why

People often turn to the internet for health advice, and X has become a hub where users talk about their experiences with semaglutide, a popular weight‑loss and diabetes drug. The chatter on this platform offers clues about how different groups of people feel about the medication. While thousands o

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

The Commerce Ministry of China has announced a new set of restrictions targeting twenty Japanese companies and institutions. These entities are said to be involved in boosting Japan’s military strength, so any trade of dual‑use products—goods that can serve both civilian and defense purposes—must no

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Feb 24 2026CRIME

Traveling to Mexico Now: What You Need to Know

People plan spring break trips to warm places, but recent fighting in Mexico worries travelers. Usually cartel fights stay inside towns and don’t hurt tourists, yet this time they spread to major spots. Flights stopped in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and the U. S. warned people to stay put near

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

HIV Prevention: How Sex Workers in Lagos View a New Protection Tool

In Lagos, female sex workers face a high risk of catching HIV. A new study looked at how ready they are to try pre‑exposure prophylaxis, a daily pill that can stop infection before it starts. The researchers asked women who had never used PrEP about their thoughts and plans. The findings show that

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Coinbase Adds Stocks and ETFs to Its Crypto Platform

Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Binance Returns to Tokenized Stock Trading with New Partner

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Lubbock Kids Win Big at Science Bowl

A lively science competition finished Saturday night, with Lubbock High School’s team taking the top spot in a regional contest held at AmTech Career Academy. The event, backed by PanTeXas Deterrance, LLC. , ran until about 6:30 p. m. and featured challenging questions that match college‑level diffi

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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