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Avalanche Alert: A Storm’s Dangerous Mix of Rain and Snow

February 23, 2026

The National Weather Service has put the Greater Lake Tahoe region on high alert for avalanches until 5 a. m. Tuesday, even though the heaviest snowfall in the Sierra Nevada may have already passed. The warning started at 8:35 a. m. Monday and warns that a heavy rain‑on‑snow event could trigger larg

science

Rice Soil and Grain Risks from Different Rocks

February 23, 2026

This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai

health

How Family Background Shapes Baby Care Choices

February 23, 2026

In the high‑stakes world of newborn intensive care, doctors often face tough questions about what treatments are best. A new look at the issue shows that families’ social identities—such as their cultural background and economic status—can sway how people view the rightness of medical options. Re

health

People Want Spiritual Support in Hospitals

February 23, 2026

The study shows that many Swiss residents see value in having spiritual help when they are ill. In a survey of 1, 011 people from Zurich, almost half – about 49 percent – said they would like spiritual or religious aspects to be part of their hospital care. They believe it can make the whole healing

finance

A Curious Look at Why Jeffrey Epstein Wanted Vatican Money Secrets

February 23, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein’s name keeps popping up in the news, but new emails reveal he had a particular interest in the Vatican Bank during the big 2012‑2013 church shake‑up. In one letter, he forwarded a report by journalist Edward Jay Epstein that talked about the Pope’s resignation and the change in leade

business

Wacker Wins 2025 Supplier of the Year Award from 3M

February 23, 2026

The award ceremony in St. Paul celebrated Wacker as the top supplier for 3M in 2025, a title earned after thousands of competitors were evaluated. The honor was presented to Raman Trikala, 3M’s Global Key Accounts Manager, and Ian Moore, head of the Consumer & Healthcare Unit. 3M’s selection proc

business

Power Projects in 2025: Where Money and Wind Are Going

February 23, 2026

The latest research shows that the world is planning about $8. 53 trillion worth of new power plants by the end of 2025. Most of that money is still in early stages: almost 60 % is spent on planning and preparing projects, while about a quarter is already under construction. The remaining 14 % are i

finance

Quantum Start‑Up’s Shares Slide After Public Launch

February 23, 2026

When Infleqtion Inc. went public last week, its stock climbed about 15% on the first day, a lively reaction from traders. However, Monday’s market action saw the shares tumble to a new 52‑week low. The company’s entry onto the NYSE happened through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X, raising mo

business

New Partners Hunt Breakthroughs for Kids With Rare Brain Disorders

February 23, 2026

Angelini Pharma and Quiver Bioscience have joined forces to look for new medicines that could help children suffering from hard‑to‑treat genetic epilepsies. The deal gives Quiver a chance to use Angelini’s long experience in brain drugs while Angelini gains access to Quiver’s cutting‑edge AI tools a

technology

MKS CEO Joins Tech Talk at Morgan Stanley

February 23, 2026

A leading tech company, MKS Inc. , will have its chief executive speak at a big industry event hosted by Morgan Stanley. The talk is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 3:20 p. m. EST and will be streamed live on MKS’s investor website. The CEO, John T. C. Lee, is expected to discuss how MKS’s tools hel