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Iran’s 47th Revolution Day: Pride, Tension and a Nuclear Future

February 11, 2026

The 1979 Islamic Revolution reached its 47th anniversary in Iran on a day that mixed celebration with political pressure. State television broadcast crowds cheering for the government, burning American flags and chanting “Death to America! ” while fireworks painted Tehran’s night sky. Some viewers,

politics

Iowa’s New Plan to Catch the Chicago Bears

February 11, 2026

The state of Iowa is rolling out a fresh proposal that could bring an NFL team to its doorstep. Senate File 2252 aims to tweak the Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program so that a professional football franchise could receive tax breaks and other incentives when it builds a stadium in the s

crime

Unexpected Train Mishap Shuts Down Oak Lawn Roads

February 11, 2026

A freight train went off its tracks early Wednesday, throwing a wrench into the daily commute for Metra riders and forcing several roads in Oak Lawn to close. The incident happened near the 108th Street crossing, and Metra learned about it at roughly 4:45 a. m. The company had to halt all Southwest

politics

Border Agent’s Praise Sparks Debate Over Chicago Shooting

February 11, 2026

A federal official named Gregory Bovino, who directs immigration raids in Chicago, sent a congratulatory email to the Border Patrol agent who fired five shots at a 30‑year‑old woman from Chicago. The email praised the agent’s “excellent service” and urged him to keep working hard. The message is pa

technology

New Study Shows How AI and Outsourced Teams Are Changing Legal Work

February 11, 2026

The legal world is shifting fast. New data shows that the amount of information lawyers must sift through keeps growing, while tools powered by artificial intelligence are becoming common. The mix of more data and new tech makes the job harder, but it also opens doors for smarter ways to handle case

health

The Hidden Link Between City Design and Elderly Well‑Being

February 11, 2026

Older people living in Guangzhou are finding that the places around them can shape how they feel inside. Researchers have started to look at how the built environment – things like sidewalks, parks and buildings – might influence mental health. But they realized that the answer is not simple: the

health

Animals and Healing in the Himalayan Hills

February 11, 2026

In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra

politics

The U. S. Cuts $600 Million From Four State Health Budgets

February 11, 2026

A new policy by the federal government will remove about $600 million from the health budgets of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The money had been given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state health departments and nonprofits. The administration says the

crime

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

February 11, 2026

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

sports

Cubs Give a Comeback Pitcher a Second Chance

February 11, 2026

Kyle Wright, who once threw for 21 wins in a season with the Braves, has signed a minor‑league contract with the Cubs and earned an invitation to spring training. The 30‑year‑old right‑hander is aiming for his first major league start in three years. Wright was the fifth overall pick in the draft