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Ukraine Supports Olympic Truce Call

February 7, 2026

Ukraine has shown its approval for a pause in fighting during the Winter Games. The request came after Italy and Pope Leo encouraged world leaders to use the Milano Cortina event for peace. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine agrees with the idea of a truce and the UN resolution that follo

business

American Airlines Rolls Out First Refitted A319 for Better Seats

February 7, 2026

Fort Worth‑based American Airlines is set to debut its first upgraded Airbus A319 this weekend, marking a new chapter in the carrier’s cabin refresh plans. The aircraft will feature an extra row of first‑class seats, larger overhead bins for carry‑on luggage, and power outlets at every seat—though i

entertainment

Dance, Talkbacks and Art Shows in Arkansas

February 7, 2026

Ailey II, the second troupe of the famous Alvin Ailey dance company, will perform a night of fresh choreography on Saturday evening at the Hendrix Arts Center. Two new pieces are ready for their first public showing: “Berry Dreamin’, ” a dance set to Chuck Berry songs and created by former Ailey mem

science

A Quiet Doctor, A Loud Story

February 7, 2026

Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,

religion

AI Meets Faith: New Ways and Old Worries

February 7, 2026

The year 2024 saw a pastor in California create a personal AI that turns his sermons into study guides for church groups. He believes the technology helps people grow spiritually and build community, saying that AI is part of a bigger plan. Meanwhile, an atheist in Idaho found comfort in a chatbo

politics

Alaska Faces a Tough Choice Over Trump’s Greenland Plan

February 7, 2026

The idea that President Trump might use the military to take over Greenland is not just a headline; it would be a serious act of war against Denmark, a NATO partner, and the people who live there. In the United States, only Congress has the authority to declare war under Article I, Section 8 of the

politics

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

February 7, 2026

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

education

College Boosts Jobs and Dollars in Southwest Florida

February 7, 2026

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has become a key driver of the local economy, adding $563. 1 million in income to Southwest Florida during the 2023‑24 year. This figure matches the impact of major industries and shows how education can power growth in a community. In 2025, the college re

technology

Portable Power That Keeps You Warm When the Grid Fails

February 7, 2026

When winter hits and the power goes out, a small device can become your biggest ally. A new portable station offers 2, 000 watts of steady power and a quick burst up to 3, 000 watts. It has ten outlets so you can plug in phones, laptops, routers, medical gear and even a kettle. The unit starts up in

science

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