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Madrigal Secures Major Deal to Battle Liver Disease

February 11, 2026

A Chinese biotech company in Suzhou has given an American firm the worldwide rights to create and sell six new RNA medicines aimed at a serious liver condition. The deal brings an upfront cash payment of $60 million and could grow to nearly $4. 5 billion if the medicines reach several key develop

health

Chips Ahoy! Cookies Recalled Over Tiny Corn Starch Clumps

February 11, 2026

Mondelēz Global LLC has decided to pull certain Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie snacks from stores because they might cause choking. The problem comes from a mistake while mixing the dough that left small pieces of corn starch in the cookies. Those lumps can be dangerous, especially for kids and old

lifestyle

Watch Life Redefined: A New Digital Style Hub

February 11, 2026

European Watch Company, a Boston‑based family business that has sold luxury watches for over three decades, is bringing its new online magazine to the world. Crown & Caliber was originally a platform for pre‑owned watches and now becomes a daily source of stories about timepieces, fashion, travel an

science

Light‑Powered Gel Robot That Swims Like a Leech

February 11, 2026

A new soft robot moves through water by using light instead of batteries. The device is made from a single sheet of liquid‑crystal gel that has been patterned so its internal molecules twist in a way that produces a traveling wave when it is illuminated. When a laser scans across the sheet, the gel

politics

Lawyers Fail to Charge Six Democrats Over Military Video

February 11, 2026

A group of prosecutors in Washington tried to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They had posted a video last fall that warned soldiers and spies to refuse unlawful orders. The case was led by the U. S. attorney’s office, which is run by a former ally of President Trump. The p

crime

Robbery at South River Computer Shop Leaves One Arrested, Second on the Run

February 10, 2026

A robbery that shook a small New Jersey town took place last month at a local computer repair shop. Two masked men entered the store around 6:45 p. m. on January 2, bringing a gun and pepper spray into the scene. One of them threatened an employee with the spray before hurling it in the worker’s fac

entertainment

Stevel Marc Joins New Talent Firms and Lands Two Films

February 10, 2026

A Jamaican performer named Stevel Marc has recently entered agreements with Daniel Hoff Agency and GS Entertainment for representation. He will soon appear in two consecutive movies. The first, directed by Gore Verbinski, is titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and features actors such as Sam Rockw

business

Maravai Shares Q4 2025 Results in Upcoming Investor Call

February 10, 2026

Maravai LifeSciences is set to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year financial statements for 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p. m. PT (5:00 p. m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can j

politics

Water‑Career Scholarship Opens for Students Near Portland

February 10, 2026

The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat

health

Spine Clinic Study Reveals Pain Patterns and Risk Clues

February 10, 2026

A team of doctors looked closely at people who came to a spine clinic for help with long‑term back pain. They wanted to know what these patients look like, how they feel, and how well they can move. The study gathered data on age, gender, job type, pain level, and daily function. The researchers co