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infectious diseases society

Kyrgyzstan’s Power Shift: A New Face in Security

February 12, 2026

The chair of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament stepped down on Thursday, and several people who had supported the former head of security were taken into custody. This move comes after President Sadyr Japarov decided to remove the former security chief, Kamchybek Tashiev, who had been a key ally of his. Th

opinion

Immigrants Face the Brunt When a Country Looks for an Enemy Inside

February 12, 2026

The United States has poured billions into programs that target people who are not born in the country. Many of those efforts aim at individuals who, like the writer, have lived here for decades and hold American citizenship. The funds go into sending federal officers to cities, searching neighborho

entertainment

Adventure in a New Realm

February 12, 2026

The film steps away from the usual scary Predator story and dives into a fantasy‑style adventure. It feels like a mix of old sword‑and‑sorcery movies and modern space tales. The director has already mentioned inspirations such as Conan and Mad Max, and the result shows echoes of The Mandaloria

science

Staying Active or Sitting Still: What the Genes Say About Lung Health

February 12, 2026

People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti

politics

How Powerful People Talk About Race

February 12, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea

health

Wearable Tech: A New Way to Manage Long-Term Health Issues

February 12, 2026

Wearable tech is changing the way we handle long-term health problems. These gadgets can track important health details. This lets doctors watch over patients even when they are not in the hospital. The World Health Organization supports this idea for managing long-term illnesses. Most wearables fo

opinion

Sociology’s Survival: Why the Study of People Matters Now

February 11, 2026

Sociology has recently faced attacks that make it seem like a fringe subject, but the reality is far different. Many critics say the field is too “woke” or ideological, claiming it no longer serves students’ general education needs. Yet these arguments overlook the discipline’s core strengths:

crime

Hidden Power: How a Sex‑Offender Linked to the Elite

February 11, 2026

The latest flood of documents tied to a convicted sex offender shows how he slipped into the lives of rich, famous and powerful people. The files – more than three million pages – come from a government release that covers the time he was first investigated in Florida, through his later years and in

health

Students’ Views on Pre‑Marriage Health Checks in Bangladesh

February 11, 2026

The study looks at what university students think about pre‑marriage screening in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It focuses on how much they know, their attitudes, and what they feel about the tests that catch genetic or sexually transmitted diseases before couples marry. Many people in Bangladesh sh

opinion

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment: A New Voice for America

February 10, 2026

The last year’s biggest American event was not just a game; it became a cultural milestone when Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show. His performance, watched by 135 million people, was a bold statement that America is made of many voices. The singer came from Vega Vega Baja in Puert