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Texas Senate Primary: Who Will Pull the Ticket?

February 11, 2026

The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep

science

Mitochondria’s Hidden Signals Boost Cancer‑Shielding Cells

February 11, 2026

Scientists discovered that tiny fragments from mouse mitochondria can make the body’s defense cells work against tumors. These fragments, called formyl peptides, are normally produced when bacteria or mitochondria break down proteins. Researchers first identified five specific mouse peptides t

health

Quick‑Fit Workouts Cut Fat and Lower Blood Pressure in Obese College Students

February 11, 2026

A new study examined how short bursts of exercise, called “exercise snacking, ” affect weight and heart health in 100 overweight college students. The participants were split into two equal groups: one group did brief high‑intensity intervals and a mixed cardio session each day, while the other r

politics

Father Sentenced Over Daughter’s Hong Kong Activism

February 11, 2026

A 69‑year‑old man in Hong Kong was found guilty of trying to tap into a life insurance policy belonging to his daughter, an American activist who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington. The case is the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s new national security law, which was enacted a ye

politics

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

February 11, 2026

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

health

Screen Hours, Sleep Loss and Teen Mood in Dharan

February 11, 2026

Teenagers in Dharan spend almost five hours a day looking at screens, well over the two‑hour limit that health experts suggest. Because of this extra time in front of devices, many students do not get enough sleep. In a study of 259 secondary‑school pupils from both government and private scho

business

Big Moves in the AI‑Hit Stocks

February 11, 2026

Barclays released a report that shows how companies seen as lagging behind AI are losing value fast. The decline is so sharp that an activist investor, known for buying stakes in struggling firms, may be stepping in. Barclays says the sharp drop creates chances in software, media, internet and

sports

New Generation Shakes Up American Curling

February 11, 2026

In recent years, a young team from the U. S. has taken center stage in a sport that many think is old‑fashioned. The group, led by 24‑year‑old Danny Casper, defeated the veteran squad of John Shuster at the national trials. Shuster had been a symbol for American curling, winning the country’s only g

sports

NHL Players Return to Olympic Ice After a 12‑Year Hiatus

February 11, 2026

The NHL’s comeback to the Winter Games in Milan Cortina is a story of perseverance and change. After skipping the 2018 Olympics to avoid disrupting its season, and withdrawing from the 2022 event because of COVID‑19, the league finally decided to send its athletes back. Now every one of the 32 teams

lifestyle

Dog on a Bike Stuns Mexico City Pedestrians

February 11, 2026

Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma turns into a giant playground every Sunday, as cars are banned and the street fills with cyclists, skaters and rollerbladers. More than 100, 000 people take to the avenue each week, turning the capital’s most famous boulevard into a lively showcase of everyday life.