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Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

February 10, 2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

celebrities

Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny’s Big‑Stage Surprise

February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a secret‑full spectacle, keeping even his own guests in the dark until the last beat. The 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, where the Puerto Rican star performed a full set in Spanish for the first time ever, was shrouded in mystery. The host of the

entertainment

Super Bowl Stars and a Whole Foods Surprise

February 10, 2026

The halftime performance at the big football game was a star‑packed event. Fans saw Bad Bunny lead the show, while Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Ricky Martin also took the stage. The crowd cheered as each performer added their own flair, turning the event into a musical showcase that crossed genres and c

science

Self‑Sustaining Solar Cleaner: Light‑Powered Water Oxidation

February 10, 2026

A new material, made by coating tiny beads of a resin with a conductive polymer, can turn sunlight into a powerful cleaning agent. The resin bead is called resorcinol‑formaldehyde and the polymer is polypyrrole. When light hits this combo, it grabs electrons from water and releases oxygen‑based mole

entertainment

Robots Take the Spotlight in Shanghai’s First All‑Robot Gala

February 10, 2026

The night began at 7 pm on February 7 in Shanghai, where a Chinese company called Agibot turned the stage into a playground for 16 humanoid robots. For an hour, the crowd watched machines flip, spin, and walk down a runway with surprising grace. The robots kept perfect balance while moving in tight

sports

Racing for Fun: Preece Tests Cars Beyond the Cup

February 8, 2026

Ryan Preece won a local race and is not stopping. Instead of focusing on the big Daytona 500, he’s planning to drive two types of cars at once – Super Late Models and Modifieds. He says he loves tinkering with the cars more than just racing them. During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece

entertainment

Small Scale, Big Flop

February 8, 2026

The film that promised a fresh look at society failed to deliver. A well‑known director, a popular star and a solid budget should have made it a hit. Instead the movie ended up being a disappointment at the box office and in reviews. The story was built around a scientific trick called “downs

crime

Coffee Shop Turns Into Bikini Spot, 17 Arrested

February 8, 2026

A coffee shop in Garden Grove was shut down after police found employees wearing bikinis while serving customers. The location, known as DD Café on McFadden Avenue, was inspected by Garden Grove police and staff were seen in various states of undress. The shop also sold alcohol, which it was not lic

lifestyle

Smart Ways to Feel Rich Without Breaking the Bank

February 8, 2026

In a world where prices keep climbing, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the perks that usually cost a fortune. A popular online forum asked, “What expensive or luxury experiences do you still enjoy on a tight budget? ” The responses offer clever tricks that make high‑end living feel afforda

science

Saliva, a Tiny Test Tube for Diabetes

February 8, 2026

A new way to spot type‑2 diabetes is coming from an unexpected source: your own spit. Scientists have found that tiny particles in saliva, called extracellular vesicles, carry the same clues about insulin problems that doctors look for in blood. These particles are packed with proteins, fats and tin