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Feb 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Small Scale, Big Flop

The film that promised a fresh look at society failed to deliver. A well‑known director, a popular star and a solid budget should have made it a hit. Instead the movie ended up being a disappointment at the box office and in reviews. The story was built around a scientific trick called “downs

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Feb 08 2026FINANCE

UBS’s Quiet Role in Maxwell’s Money Moves

UBS began handling Ghislaine Maxwell’s finances in 2014, a few months after JPMorgan closed its ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released by the U. S. Justice Department reveal that UBS managed up to $19 million for Maxwell before her 2021 conviction for sexual trafficking. The papers show th

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Plants Make Soil Microbes More Special

In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback: A Lesson in Respect and Expertise

In the world of alpine skiing, few names shine as brightly as Lindsey Vonn’s. After a long break, she returned to the World Cup circuit and has already earned podium spots in every downhill race this season, including two victories. Even at 41 years old, her speed and skill remain impressive, provin

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Kids Who Move More Shine Bright Even When They Watch Screens

A new study looks at how kids’ screen habits and exercise affect their overall well‑being. Researchers focused on American children after the pandemic, when many families changed how they spent time at home. The data came from a large national survey that asked parents about their children’s daily

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Feb 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Hit: How a Los Angeles Story Became a Streaming Classic

The drama that first aired on FX in 2017 later found a larger audience when it joined Hulu’s lineup. It tells the story of Franklin Saint, a young man from South Central who rises through the ranks of the early 1980s crack epidemic. The show stays honest about the violence and loss that come with dr

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Feb 08 2026CRIME

A Missing Elder: When a Home Raid Feels Like Murder

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home without a trace of stolen belongings or any sign that she was taken for ransom. Crime specialists Brian Foley and Rob Chadwick say the case looks more like a pre‑planned homicide than a robbery that turned violent. Foley, who once led police inve

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder: A $44 Billion Slip‑Up

Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, mistakenly sent out more than 620, 000 Bitcoins during a promotional giveaway. The company intended to reward users with small cash bonuses of about 1. 40 US dollars each, but the system miscalculated and distributed at least 2, 000 Bitcoins per winner.

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Tether Holds Half‑Billion Dollars Over Turkish Betting Case

Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder: A $40‑billion Slip and the Promise of Refunds

A South Korean crypto platform, Bithumb, accidentally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin instead of a modest reward in local currency. The mistake happened during a promotion that was meant to give 620, 000 won (about $424) to each winner. An employee mistakenly entered Bitcoin as the c

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