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Magnetic Case Turns Galaxy S26 Ultra Into a Handy Studio

February 26, 2026

The new case turns the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra into a portable studio. It is made by TORRAS, known for magnetic stand cases. Samsung phones do not have built‑in magnets, so the case supplies them. The design includes a kickstand that can rotate 360°. It can be set between 30° and 90°, m

sports

Tonight’s NBA Lineup: Smart Picks and Key Insights

February 26, 2026

The NBA season keeps rolling with six games on Wednesday, and experts have sifted through the odds to highlight a few smart bets. One standout is the Warriors, who keep shooting three‑point shots at the highest rate in the league. Their opponent, Memphis, is weak against long‑range shooters and lack

crypto

Stablecoin Surge Shows Crypto Still Matters

February 26, 2026

Circle, the second‑biggest issuer of stablecoins, saw its shares jump after announcing a 72 % rise in USDC supply from the previous year, pushing its market value to roughly $75 billion. This growth signals that stablecoins keep attracting users even when the wider crypto market falters. The compan

politics

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

February 25, 2026

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

politics

A New Surgeon General on the Horizon

February 25, 2026

The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t

entertainment

Twilight Zone Highlights: The Episodes That Still Shock

February 25, 2026

The original “Twilight Zone” series, running from 1959 to 1964, used sci‑fi and horror tricks to talk about deep social issues. Critics still love its sharp writing and surprise twists, showing that human mistakes keep repeating no matter the setting. Even after a 1983 movie and later TV revivals, t

health

Art as Medicine: How Creative Touch Can Heal

February 25, 2026

A scientist in London began to notice that patients who watched shows or listened to music felt better, even when they didn’t need painkillers or could not remember names. This sparked a long career that mixed music, psychology and biology to prove that art can lower stress hormones, reduce inflamm

crime

Chocolate Swipes: The Sweet Theft Crisis in UK Stores

February 24, 2026

In recent weeks, shoppers in the UK have noticed a new sight: Cadbury chocolate bars wrapped in clear plastic shields. Major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and the Co‑op are adopting these anti‑theft measures after a surge in chocolate pilfering. Police and retailers claim that the sugary t

technology

Data Centers on the Move: Why Texas Is Set to Lead

February 24, 2026

The surge in data center construction across North America has pushed the industry beyond its long‑established hubs. A new study shows that about two‑thirds of the 35 gigawatts of planned capacity lies outside traditional strongholds such as Virginia, which has long dominated the market. Texas is po

health

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

February 24, 2026

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier