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New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help reduce addiction
- New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help reduce addiction
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In February 2026, CNN reported on recent scientific research that drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly prescribed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, could potentially reduce cravings for addictive substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and opioids.
Science & Technology
The ozone layer is slowly recovering after decades of damage
- The ozone layer is slowly recovering after decades of damage
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Recent reports from scientists show that the Antarctic ozone hole is one of the smallest recorded since the 1990s, indicating that the Earth’s ozone layer is slowly recovering.
People & Events
U.S., Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering 2026 Iran war
- U.S., Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering 2026 Iran war
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On February 28, 2026, a major escalation unfolded in the Middle East as the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, dropping bombs in the middle of the country's capital, Tehran.
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- New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help reduce addiction
- In February 2026, CNN reported on recent scientific research that drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly prescribed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, could potentially reduce cravings for addictive substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and opioids.
- The ozone layer is slowly recovering after decades of damage
- Recent reports from scientists show that the Antarctic ozone hole is one of the smallest recorded since the 1990s, indicating that the Earth’s ozone layer is slowly recovering.
- U.S., Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering 2026 Iran war
- On February 28, 2026, a major escalation unfolded in the Middle East as the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, dropping bombs in the middle of the country's capital, Tehran.
- AI becomes core infrastructure in 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
- The 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, held in January in San Francisco, marked a major turning point in the global healthcare industry: artificial intelligence is no longer viewed as a speculative technology but as core infrastructure capable of delivering measurable returns.
- Venezuela defeats United States 3–2 in World Baseball Classic 2026 final
- Venezuela defeated the United States 3–2 in a tightly contested final to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic, securing the country’s first championship in the tournament’s history.
- London Fashion Week 2026 introduces maximalist and eco-friendly runways
- On Thursday, February 19th, London Fashion Week (LFW) 2026 posed a threat to the unending trend of minimalism, heralding a new chapter of a maximalist comeback.
- January 2026 storm in North America and Canada is “historic”
- In late January 2026, Winter Storm Fern brought parts of the United States and Canada to a standstill.
- Amazon Prime Video previews ‘Spider-Noir’ drama series
- Amazon Prime Video has officially unveiled the first poster and trailer for Spider-Noir, a live-action drama based on Marvel’s animated character Spider-Man Noir.
- Abbotsford council split on supportive housing
- Abbotsford city council made two high-profile supportive housing decisions in late February 2026, and the split result became a major local story.
- Neko Health approaches New York debut, reimaging preventive care
- On January 14th, the Swedish startup Neko Health announced its plans to bring its preventive-care clinic to New York City this spring—a move that transforms a once niche experiment in Europe into a global test case for how industry innovators are attempting to redesign healthcare and technology around early detection.
