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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

AI Story App Sees Big Growth and Plans U. S. Expansion

Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The service, called “Crack” in Korea and “Kyarapu” in Japan, lets users jump into stories where they become the main character. Unlike other AI chatbots that

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Learning to Keep Going: A Guide for New Workers and Their Parents

A senior manager at a leading software firm talks about how staying strong in tough times is key for both parents and fresh hires. He leads the team that brings a smart assistant into company chat, showing how technology can help people adapt. In his own life, he tries to teach his children that

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Kid on the Block: A YouTube Star Buys a Fintech App

A popular online personality has just added a banking app to his growing list of businesses. The app, called Step, was created in 2018 and promises to help people learn about money and manage it easily. Back in 2021, Step raised more than $175 million from well‑known investors such as General Cataly

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Law Firm Focuses on Fair Tax Advice

"Jarrett S. Kalish, once a judge in New York City's tax court and adviser to the city’s finance department, has opened Kalish Law LLC. The company promises a mix of tax advice and dispute solutions for businesses and public groups. Kalish’s background in government, court work, and big law firms sh

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Maravai Shares Q4 2025 Results in Upcoming Investor Call

Maravai LifeSciences is set to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year financial statements for 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p. m. PT (5:00 p. m. ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can j

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Insurance Clash: Luxury Auto Firm Battles $4M Legal Bill

A Florida luxury car company is taking its insurers to court after they refused to cover more than $4 million in legal expenses linked to a business rivalry. The firm, formerly known as Motorsport Network, claims that two insurers wrongly denied coverage under their directors and officers policies.

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Expanding a House: A Smart Move in Toronto

Toronto families often find themselves needing more room because kids grow, work shifts to home, or a spare bedroom becomes essential. Buying a new house is a big money decision and can be stressful, so many homeowners look at adding to their current home instead. The main worries about moving ar

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Court TV’s Big Shift: From Cable Courtrooms to Digital Streams

The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Big Move in Offshore Rigs: Transocean to Buy Valaris

Transocean is set to acquire the offshore drilling firm Valaris for about $5. 8 billion, a deal that will expand the combined company’s fleet to 73 rigs worldwide. The purchase comes at a time when oilfield services are looking for ways to cope with tighter budgets and higher operating costs. The t

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