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Police Power and Public Pushback

February 10, 2026

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

opinion

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

February 10, 2026

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert

sports

The Hidden Lights That Keep Curling Fair

February 10, 2026

Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.

science

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

February 10, 2026

Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit

health

Social Bonding or Risky Habit? The Real Story Behind Alcohol

February 10, 2026

The idea that drinking helps people connect began to stir interest many years ago when a psychologist set out to study how alcohol affected stress and heart rate. At that time, most experiments only involved men, so the researcher invited five young women to participate and measure how their bodies

environment

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

February 10, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to

sports

Winter Games Cut Ties With Toxic Wax, Shift Focus to Health

February 10, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an

health

Celebrity Fandom and Mental Health: A New Look

February 10, 2026

The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe

sports

Unexpected Austrian Victory in Women’s Ski Combined

February 10, 2026

Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second

celebrities

Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny’s Big‑Stage Surprise

February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a secret‑full spectacle, keeping even his own guests in the dark until the last beat. The 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, where the Puerto Rican star performed a full set in Spanish for the first time ever, was shrouded in mystery. The host of the