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Feb 23 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • masslive.com
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Feb. 16-20

Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.

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Feb 23 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • iowapublicradio.org
The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release is already topping the eShop charts, even as Nintendo mysteriously removes mention of Home compatibility

The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release might not get Home support after all, or maybe it just isn't ready yet.

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Feb 23 • 5:45 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
‘Progressive membership’: Ukraine’s economic resilience shows future for EU business tie-ups

Joint ventures on defence, green energy and telecoms suggest how country could join bloc in stages rather than wait for full status

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Feb 23 • 5:36 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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Country music singer battling incurable disease still performing despite rough 2025

The 56-year-old has been open with fans about his battle with the disease.

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Feb 23 • 5:35 AM EST • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Suspected gunman identified after being shot dead at Mar-a-Lago

Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin

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Feb 23 • 5:03 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Whatever you do, don't buy a Samsung Galaxy S phone right now

Samsung's Galaxy S phones are reliable and easy to recommend — but you really shouldn't buy one right now.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
New research suggests some cases of autism could be preventable

Studies say avoiding environmental exposures, especially pre-conception, may help. Influencers are branding the idea “trimester zero,” but the science is in early stages.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
New research suggests some cases of autism could be preventable

Studies say avoiding environmental exposures, especially pre-conception, may help. Influencers are branding the idea “trimester zero,” but the science is in early stages.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that increasingly questions his priorities and expresses broad doubts about whether his proposed policies are helping the nation, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Mike Wampold has developed properties across the region. He's bullish on Baton Rouge.

Developer Mike Wampold has a vast portfolio that includes hotels, apartments, office buildings and an 1800-acre planned community. His focus these days is on Baton Rouge, where he sees untapped potential.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • nola.com
Trump’s law is crushing the next generation of RFK Jr. disciples

Schools that educate medical contrarians like the health secretary are about to face a massive cut in federal funding.

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Feb 23 • 4:45 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Health care reform might be a focus in midterms. For Congress, pursuing it will be an uphill climb

Lawmakers will likely have a lot to say about health care this year. Paradoxically, they probably won't accomplish much on the subject.

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Feb 23 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini

Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux

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Feb 23 • 3:43 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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AI bolsters breast radiologists’ cancer detection rate, real world study finds

The study spanned fourt sites and included 9 highly experienced breast radiologists reading over 100,000 DBT exams.

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Feb 23 • 2:51 AM EST • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Like Trump nationally, incumbent Colorado Dems lose sight of what matters to everyday people

My years as a high-level radioactive waste manager took me in and out of Washington, D.C. frequently during the 1990s. Following Newt Gingrich’s successful 1994 ouster of the Democratic majority in Congress, following their 40-year reign, I was surprised many Democratic lobbyists were willing to acknowledge privately Newt’s win was probably a good thing. There […]

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Feb 23 • 2:45 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Shields beats Crews-Dezurn to retain title

Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision in Detroit.

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Feb 23 • 2:21 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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US dollar drops and stock markets face losses after Trump announces 15% global tariff

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Feb 23 • 2:16 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Jacob Bridgeman reveals Tiger Woods’ message after winning Genesis Invitational

Jacob Bridgeman proudly revealed the conversation he had with Tiger Woods after winning The Genesis Invitational.

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Feb 23 • 2:12 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chinese scientists engineer gene-edited tomato with popcorn aroma

By silencing two genes with CRISPR/Cas9 tool, Chinese team creates a tomato with a surprisingly sweet scent.

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Feb 23 • 2:06 AM EST • Science • scmp.com
Politics Without Politicians by Hélène Landemore review – power to the people

Can a radical proposal to get rid of career politicians really be implemented?

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Feb 23 • 2:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Watch Clippers fan win $10,000 after making half-court shot

A fan of the Los Angeles Clippers had an unforgettable time on Sunday after taking home $10,000 during halftime.

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Feb 23 • 1:11 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OPINION | Tulane shows preference for business graduate school

In the spring of 2025, the Tulane Career Center hosted two events: a STEM-focused career fair and a graduate school fair. I attended both events, expecting them to be very similar. Eager upper

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Feb 23 • 1:04 AM EST • Business • tulanehullabaloo.com
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‘Wuthering Heights’ reaches remarkable lows: subpar adaptation

Released on Feb. 13, “Wuthering Heights” has acquired approximately $83 million in gross revenue from the box offices globally since premiering, with numbers continuing to climb. Starring Margot Robbie as

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Feb 23 • 1:00 AM EST • Entertainment • valpotorch.com
UP health care providers host fundraiser for Belize communities

Hillside Health Care connects with U.P. providers to provide medical services in underserved areas.

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Feb 23 • 12:16 AM EST • Health • uppermichiganssource.com
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Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up about his Jewish faith at a pivotal moment in his political rise

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Feb 23 • 12:14 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

Denis Maksimov’s bakery in suburban Moscow became famous overnight after he appeared on President Vladimir Putin’s annual call-in show in December. Standing in front of the bakery — called Mashenka, after his oldest daughter -– he pleaded with Putin via video to look into new tax reforms that are significantly increasing the burden on small businesses like his. As Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the mounting pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show.

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Feb 23 • 12:11 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Analysis: Trump won’t blink on tariffs — because he can’t

It was always unthinkable that President Donald Trump would choose a new “most beautiful word” in the dictionary after the Supreme Court knocked back his emergency tariff powers.

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Feb 23 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Ways to save liberal democracy — the pick of the latest political books

A welcome shot of serious thought about populism, a bold argument for citizen rule, Gordon Brown revisited — and a work by Cass Sunstein that all politicians should digest

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Feb 23 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • ft.com
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Yankees news: Jones adopts an Ohtani-like swing

Spencer Jones’ new swing draws comparisons to Ohtani; Caballero can seize playing time; John Sterling’s health scare.

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Feb 23 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Snow surge in Sierra sparks business boom in Truckee

Along Donner Pass Road, the Wagon Train diner—an area staple established in the 1940s—has been especially busy as residents and visitors look for a warm place to gather.

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Feb 22 • 11:13 PM EST • Business • kcra.com
Shedeur Sanders Receives Major Praise From Fellow Browns' Rookie

Cleveland Browns standout linebacker Carson Schwesinger heaps praise on fellow rookie Sheduer Sanders

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Feb 22 • 11:03 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pessimism Widespread Among Local Businesses

The latest BOSS Survey reveals widespread pessimism about Hawaii's economy, with 51% of business leaders expecting conditions to worsen in 2026. Though tourism companies remain notably more optimistic than other sectors.

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Feb 22 • 11:00 PM EST • Business • hawaiibusiness.com
This year's Mag Lab open house connects books and science

The immersive demonstrations and exhibits showcase the world changing research that takes place every day at the famed facility.

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Feb 22 • 10:55 PM EST • Science • news.wfsu.org
Understanding the science of sports tape

That kinesiology tape you see on elite athletes is more than a joint stabilizer. It plays a much bigger role

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Feb 22 • 10:30 PM EST • Science • deseret.com
Alaska to highlight rich sports history with ‘Week of Dreams Kickoff’

Visitors to the Mountain View Library on Thursday will have a chance to both read and hear about the rich history of Alaskan athletics.

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Feb 22 • 10:19 PM EST • Sports • alaskasnewssource.com
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Richard E. Grant discovered his best friend had betrayed him after 29 years of friendship

Why Richard E. Grant immediately cut off a friendship of 29 years, leaving him 'absolutely devastated.'

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Feb 22 • 10:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Med City Sports Card Show collects big crowd on Saturday

More than 70 vendors attended the show, selling and trading from cheap trading cards to expensive collectibles worth big money.

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Feb 22 • 9:49 PM EST • Sports • kttc.com
Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter 2026 offseason profile

A look at running back Michael Carter's season, his contract and what to expect in the offseason.

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Feb 22 • 9:33 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Registration Opens for UCM Summer Arts Camps in Warrensburg

Registration is open for UCM’s June 7–12 Summer Arts Camps in Warrensburg for students who completed grades 7–12, with spots likely to fill before the May 16 deadline.

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Feb 22 • 9:18 PM EST • Entertainment • excelsiorcitizen.com
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Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down loss to Dallas Mavericks

The Indiana Pacers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Feb 22 • 8:48 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lakers unveil Pat Riley statue next to Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Feb 22 • 8:35 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears

Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.3.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.3.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released within the next two weeks. Last month, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes and support for the second-generation AirTag.

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Feb 22 • 8:29 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Kyle Tucker makes Dodgers spring debut in win over Padres

Though Tucker only took two at-bats Sunday, he said he felt good about both.

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Feb 22 • 7:59 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
John Sterling goes on the air to clarify recent health issue

On Sunday, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling went on WFAN radio with Rickie Ricardo to talk about a recent personal health issue.

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Feb 22 • 7:48 PM EST • Health • northjersey.com
Your Personal Free Netflix and other Top 5 Tech you Absolutely Need in 2026

Last year I put together a list of products everyone absolutely needed to own in 2025. It included basic stuff, AirTags, GaN chargers, and even some slightly complex gadgets like NAS devices to help you cut the cord on cloud storage subscriptions. This year's list expands on the same philosophy from last year - make

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Feb 22 • 7:30 PM EST • Technology • yankodesign.com
'Grey’s Anatomy' alum Katherine Heigl pays tribute to Eric Dane

Katherine Heigl pays tribute to late 'Grey’s Anatomy' costar Eric Dane in an emotional post: 'I have never been comfortable grieving publicly...'

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Feb 22 • 7:19 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV drug, among first countries to do so

Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that authorities hope will slow new infections.

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Feb 22 • 7:09 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
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PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
Sony and TCL plan joint venture in home entertainment

Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a joint venture in the home entertainment segment.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • evertiq.com
Health Care Groups Form Coalition to Fight Loan Caps

Inside Higher Ed spoke with two key leaders from the American Occupational Therapy Association about how the coalition came to be and what they hope to accomplish as pushback against the new loan limits grows.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • insidehighered.com
A giant blade-crested spinosaurus, the “hell heron,” discovered in the Sahara

Deep in the heart of the Sahara, scientists have uncovered Spinosaurus mirabilis — a spectacular new predator crowned with a massive, scimitar-shaped crest that may once have blazed with color under the desert sun. Discovered in remote inland river deposits in Niger, the fossil rewrites what we thought we knew about spinosaur dinosaurs, suggesting they weren’t fully aquatic hunters but powerful waders stalking fish in forested waterways hundreds of miles from the sea.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Olympics recap: The sports staff share moments that stuck out to them during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

From USA vs. Canada ice hockey to Alysa Liu tugging at heartstrings all across the nation — the 2026 Winter Olympics was full of unforgettable moments for our sports writers.

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • thedartmouth.com
Double-phase metasurface operators for all-optical image processing

Light: Science & Applications - We propose metasurface operators leveraging double-phase encoding and polarization multiplexing enable compact, all-optical analog computing for high-resolution...

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Agritourism Growth Drives Insurance Demand As On-Farm Entertainment Operations Grow, So Do Farmers' Risks

By Allen Laman As farmers diversify their operations in the face of volatile markets and unpredictable weather conditions, an agribusiness insurance

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • insurancejournal.com
Uniting to respond to mental health impacts of digital violence

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), from doxxing and cyberstalking to cyberbullying and online harassment, is reshaping how women and girls navigate digital spaces. Globally, an estimated 23% of women have experienced digital violence. In Indonesia, reported cases of TFGBV reached 1,791 in 2024, a 40.8% increase from the previous year. Yet very few survivors seek help, leaving lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. As part of the multi-UN agencies UNiTE campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) co-hosted a talk show on 6 December 2025 to spotlight this urgent issue. The event brought together voices from Meta, the Indonesian Clinical Psychologist Association and Dr Vivi Syarif, a WHO Fides content creator, creating a cross-sectoral dialogue on the magnitude and mental health impact of digital violence. The talk show introduced psychological first aid as a vital initial intervention that communities can provide to survivors. This intervention aligns with the Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field Workers, a framework that has been standardized for over a decade. The "look, listen, link" approach focuses on ensuring safety and urgent needs, reassuring survivors and connecting them to appropriate services. In addition to this public health approach, Meta also outlined mechanisms to respond to digital violence and reaffirmed its commitment to building safer digital spaces by continuously updating community guidelines based on user feedback. Such collaborative discussions help connect community engagement initiatives with daily digital life. They empower audiences not only to understand how the health sector and industry are responding, but also to educate others, promote first-line support and encourage referrals to appropriate help. By fostering awareness and engagement, these dialogues strengthen collective resilience against digital violence. Written by Jessie O. Yunus, National Professional Officer (Gender, Equity, Rights and Disability Inclusion), WHO Indonesia

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Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
Moises Ballesteros Will Be Brought Along Slowly In Cubs Camp
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Feb 22 • 6:25 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Windows 10 is vulnerable, but upgrading to Windows 11 Pro is only $13 right now

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Feb 22 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • mashable.com
Bowling for Babies event raises money for maternal, infant health
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Feb 22 • 4:51 PM EST • Health • wcnc.com
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Lane Thomas Shares Encouraging Health Update Heading Into 2026
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Feb 22 • 4:26 PM EST • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Sidney Crosby shares injury news for Penguins after Olympics

Crosby sat out the final two games at the Olympics.

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Feb 22 • 4:26 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA star Jack Hughes writes special message on Olympic sports card

Jack Hughes has propelled himself into a new strata of superstar status in Milan Cortina and now his one-of-one Olympic sports card is about to become an expensive piece of history. The Team USA gold medal winner scored the decisive…

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Feb 22 • 4:12 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fred Loya Sr. remembered for business success, holiday spirit

El Paso business leader Fred Loya Sr., known for his insurance business and Christmas displays, has died.

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Feb 22 • 3:48 PM EST • Business • elpasotimes.com
Denver high school wrestler encourages more girls to join the sport
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Feb 22 • 3:32 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Australia news live: health warning as measles spreads in Melbourne; flash floods cut east-west rail link

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Feb 22 • 3:29 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani Speculates on Mike Trout Situation for WBC

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Feb 22 • 3:20 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed

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Feb 22 • 3:09 PM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Emissions from trucks and buses cost Australia $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds

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Feb 22 • 3:00 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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Cowboys 2026 offseason preview: Linebackers

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Feb 22 • 3:00 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Spring Training Game Thread: Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers

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Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

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1.3K views | NBCUniversal Entertainment chairman Dame Donna Langley...

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What to know about protein in your diet, according to dietitians

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North London derby delayed for six minutes after issues with officials’ communication

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Feb 22 • 12:18 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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'Some of them have accuracy that's close to zero': Experts unpack the promise and pitfalls of genetic tests aimed at consumers

Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to "score" and "select" IVF embryos.

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Feb 22 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Report: Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors

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Feb 22 • 11:41 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
USA beats Canada in OT to win first hockey gold since 1980 'Miracle on Ice'
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Feb 22 • 11:11 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Contributor: RFK Jr.'s focus on viral nonsense is putting children's lives at risk

The Health secretary released a video of him flexing with Kid Rock, while his reckless decisions have contributed to more than 900 people contracting measles in 2026.

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Feb 22 • 11:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
Thunder vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 NBA picks for Sunday, Feb. 22

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Feb 22 • 10:54 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Wayne Gretzky Refuses To Apologize For His Political Views

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Feb 22 • 10:44 AM EST • Politics • sports.yahoo.com
Nintendo is issuing refunds for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition's poorly-received premium Switch 2 Edition upgrade

Nintendo is reportedly issuing refunds for Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 upgrade.

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Feb 22 • 10:03 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
Dating has been hard as an American living in another country

Dating and finding love abroad has been hard as an American living in Paris. The language barrier and cultural differences are tough to navigate.

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Feb 22 • 10:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Tech companies are making their robots cute to try and win over humans

Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more palatable to the humans who interact with them.

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Feb 22 • 10:00 AM EST • Technology • nbcnews.com
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Voters know what the next big issue is. They don’t know how they feel about it.

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Feb 22 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Netflix disappoints subscribers with adaptation of famous science-fiction saga

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Feb 22 • 9:21 AM EST • Science • 3dvf.com
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"

Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.

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Feb 22 • 9:13 AM EST • Sports • axios.com
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The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"

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Feb 22 • 9:13 AM EST • Politics • axios.com
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Remembering Bill Mazeroski, the latest from spring training, and Olympic hockey
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Feb 22 • 8:59 AM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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7 Healthy Habits You Can Fit Into a Commercial Break

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Feb 22 • 8:28 AM EST • Health • healthnewshub.org
‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science

Former employees stepped up to create the National Public Health Coalition to advocate for public health after Trump’s cuts to the agency

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
9 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

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Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • mlive.com
BYU sports tickets soon an acceptable gift for Utah lawmakers

The Utah Legislature is on track to approve a new lobbying bill that will allow lawmakers to receive tickets to BYU sports games as gifts.

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Feb 22 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • sltrib.com
“Low Power but Very Powerful”:Nvidia (NVDA) Eyes $150 Million Laptop Market in AI Push

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Feb 22 • 7:39 AM EST • Technology • tipranks.com
Dream control makes the leap from science fiction to science fact

Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in sci-fi and horror genres off the page and into the lab.

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Feb 22 • 7:03 AM EST • Science • newatlas.com
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Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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How loose social ties can help heal political division

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients

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Feb 22 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Which team do you hate the most?

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