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Parents at the Front Line: Choosing to Watch a Kid’s Life‑Saving Battle

February 7, 2026

In three children’s hospitals, doctors and nurses asked 33 staff members and 20 parents how they decide whether a parent can stay during a life‑saving procedure. The answers were split into two big ideas. First, parents can be both a help and a hindrance. Some team members feel that watching a chil

sports

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

February 7, 2026

The championship game of the Little Ten Conference Tournament was a slow affair, but Indian Creek managed to pull ahead in the second half. In the first 20 minutes, both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Timberwolves, ranked third in the league, shot only 21% from the floor. At halftim

science

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

February 7, 2026

The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio

science

Nickel in Tiny Zeolite Cells: A New Way to Make Catalysts Work Better

February 7, 2026

A team of scientists has found a clever trick for putting single nickel atoms inside special tiny cages called zeolites. Zeolites are like honeycomb structures that can trap molecules and help chemical reactions happen faster. The new method keeps the nickel atoms from clumping together, which is a

opinion

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

February 7, 2026

A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep

technology

Big Engines, Small Planes: Why the A350 Beats the 777 in Power

February 7, 2026

The Boeing 777 has sold more than any other twin‑jet, but its biggest model, the 777‑300ER, uses an engine that is huge and very powerful. The engine, a GE90‑115B, can push the plane with 115, 300 pounds of thrust. That is more than any other engine on a commercial jet that flies today. Airbus answ

politics

Students Take a Stand in Napa

February 7, 2026

A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p

technology

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: Analysts Say “Buy”

February 7, 2026

Analysts are pointing the finger at three tech names that could climb higher. The first is a Japanese chipmaker whose shares last traded around $449 and now have a target of about ¥70, 800. The second is a leading maker of automotive micro‑controllers whose price target sits near ¥3, 300 after a rec

environment

New Jersey’s Climate Fight: What the New Governor Must Do

February 7, 2026

The state is now led by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a former congresswoman who has shown a strong record on the environment. Her first task is to step into the role of climate champion left by her predecessor, especially as New Jersey faces a mix of development pressures and natural threats. The last ye

science

Bright Light, Clean Water: A New Way to Tackle Cyanide

February 7, 2026

A team of researchers tried a fresh approach to clean up the nasty chemical cyanide that often ends up in mining wastewater. They mixed a special material called bismuth vanadate (BiVO₄) with ozone gas and exposed the mixture to light. The goal was to break down cyanide that is stuck inside metal‑cy

Parents at the Front Line: Choosing to Watch a Kid’s Life‑Saving Battle

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

Nickel in Tiny Zeolite Cells: A New Way to Make Catalysts Work Better

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

Big Engines, Small Planes: Why the A350 Beats the 777 in Power

Students Take a Stand in Napa

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: Analysts Say “Buy”

New Jersey’s Climate Fight: What the New Governor Must Do

Bright Light, Clean Water: A New Way to Tackle Cyanide

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind