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Faster Food, Stronger Shape: How Sugar Pathways Shape Fungal Growth

February 6, 2026

Fungi can change their shape on the fly. When the outside world shifts, they switch between cell forms to survive or infect. Scientists know a lot about the genes that trigger these changes, but they have not looked closely at what fuels them. A new study shows that the sugar‑processing rou

environment

Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

February 6, 2026

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

education

University of Utah: A Big Boost for Jobs, Money and Learning

February 6, 2026

The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,

environment

Environmental Talks in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

February 6, 2026

The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.

business

Toyota Faces Profit Hit and Leadership Shake‑Up

February 6, 2026

Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon

health

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

February 6, 2026

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

health

Cervical Spine Surgery Trends in Older Adults

February 6, 2026

Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne

politics

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

February 6, 2026

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

business

Fire Safety Failures Cost Nearly $200, 000 in Fines

February 6, 2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven

health

APPs Take the Spotlight in Digestive Care

February 6, 2026

Advanced practice providers, or APPs, are stepping into key roles in gastroenterology, reshaping how patients receive care. Their growing presence means doctors have more support for routine procedures and patient follow‑ups, allowing specialists to focus on complex cases. The recent celebration