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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in Jordan for a two-day visit with the World Health Organization; Meghan wore a monochrome white outfit at a WHO roundtable and later changed into more casual olive and tan looks while visiting a refugee camp and a hospital.

The ALMA ACES survey produced the largest radio mosaic ever made of the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone, showing complex filaments of cold molecular gas and dozens of identified molecules; the results were published Feb. 25 in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Scientists are studying intestinal gases as a window into the gut microbiome using rectal gas-collection devices and a swallowable sensor capsule, and early tests show these methods can detect gas types and where fermentation occurs in the colon.

Experts and researchers report that the number one rule of sleep hygiene is consistency: keeping regular bed and wake times anchors the circadian rhythm and supports related bodily processes.

Stanford researchers report an intranasal vaccine that protected mice from multiple respiratory viruses, some bacteria and an allergen in a preclinical study published in Science; human safety and effectiveness remain to be tested through clinical trials.

Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond returned from the 2026 Olympics and have rejoined the Red Wings as the team resumes its NHL schedule; Detroit holds a playoff spot but saw its cushion shrink after recent losses.

The Wall Street Journal reported Gates acknowledged two affairs and described his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein as a "huge mistake." The Justice Department files released in the disclosure included claims Gates denied, and a Gates Foundation spokesperson said he took responsibility for his actions.

The article outlines five practical steps—kitten-proofing, a small safe space, basic supplies, an early vet visit, and letting the kitten set the pace—to help a kitten settle into a new home.

Kristian Campbell spent the offseason rebuilding his swing with mirror work, video study and winter-league at-bats after being sent to Triple-A midseason in 2025; he has shown progress in spring training and spent time with Red Sox coaches in Puerto Rico.

The Wir Słowa (Spiral of Words) Library in Rzeszów, Poland, is a competition-winning, nearly 19,000 m² design by Kengo Kuma & Associates with collaborators that uses sustainable timber and steel in a spiraling plan to unite reading spaces with rooftop gardens and park landscaping.

Colorectal cancer rates have risen among Americans under 50 and now account for more cancer deaths in that age group than breast or brain cancers; updated guidance recommends average‑risk screening begin at 45, with earlier surveillance for those with a family history or inherited conditions.

President Trump authorized FEMA to supplement response efforts after a sewer line collapse released large amounts of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River; Mayor Muriel Bowser had declared a local emergency and requested federal assistance.

PACT for West Central Illinois is accepting applications for Head Start and Early Head Start for the 2026–2027 year; the agency runs five centers and families must meet federal income guidelines.

Tavangarian completed Versa Villa, a roughly 4,200-square-foot, four-bedroom house on the family’s Palisades estate that the article says was built for about $3 million to $3.5 million and is designed to resist an active fire for up to six hours.

The American Heart Association projects the share of women with at least one cardiovascular condition to rise from 10.7% in 2020 to 14.4% in 2050, with aging and increases in diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure cited as key drivers.

Safeguard Palm Beach Community Clean Out is set for March 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Edwards Parish Hall parking lot, offering document shredding, electronics data wiping and recycling, and battery and medication disposal; no registration is required.

Dr. Casey Means will appear before a Senate committee Wednesday after being nominated by President Trump to be surgeon general; she has criticized conventional medicine and does not currently hold an active clinical license.

NASA plans to move the Artemis II Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, for unplanned repairs after teams detected a helium flow issue in the rocket's upper stage; the rollback is scheduled for 9 a.m., weather permitting.

More than 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses were approved to work in British Columbia after the province streamlined licensing, and many who moved say political concerns under President Trump influenced their decision.

Bob Quick, president and CEO of Commerce Lexington since 2001, plans to retire July 31 after guiding a merger and leading regional economic programs. The chamber said it will announce details of a national search for his replacement in the coming weeks.

The Royal House says King Harald, 89, was admitted to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife for treatment of an infection and dehydration and was reported to be in good condition. His personal physician will travel to Tenerife to assess him and an update will be provided after that assessment.

Defra has said weekly food waste collections will be introduced for every household next month under new legislation, but a BBC investigation found almost one in four English councils do not expect to meet that deadline; some councils have later start agreements or plan rollouts into 2026 and beyond.

A Duke Health and University of Minnesota study reported that levels of small RNAs called piRNAs in blood predicted two‑year survival among adults aged 71 and older, with a six‑piRNA signature reaching about 86% accuracy and validation in an independent group.

The U.S. is winding down health aid in Zimbabwe after Harare withdrew from negotiations on a proposed $367 million, five-year agreement; the U.S. ambassador said Zimbabwe has assured continued efforts against HIV/AIDS.

Snow College will hold a public open house on Feb. 25 for its new Counseling and Wellness Center at 191 South Main Street; the facility offers mental health counseling and wellness programming and shares the building with a Revere Health clinic.

Ofgem announced a 7% cut in the energy price cap, lowering it to £1,641 a year from April, a £117 reduction from the previous cap.

Hyundai Motor Group donated four unmanned firefighting robots to South Korea’s National Fire Agency, with two already in use by special rescue units and two more set for provincial delivery; the machines are based on Hyundai Rotem’s HR‑Sherpa and include remote water‑suppression and vision systems.

Zoopla says newly listed homes for sale in the four weeks to Feb 15 were 6% higher than the same period in 2025, the strongest February for new listings in ten years. House prices rose 1.3% in the year to January, with notable regional differences.

The Evergreen Lake Plunge, postponed from New Year's Day because of thin ice, is scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m.; the Active 4 All Evergreen Foundation runs the event as a fundraiser and about 100 jumpers have signed up.

Family Promise of Brevard will hold The Big Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Firehouse in Historic Cocoa Village to raise funds for its work preventing and ending family homelessness on the Space Coast.