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Feb 10 2026CRYPTO

Binance Holds the Bulk of Trump‑Linked Stablecoin

The biggest crypto exchange, Binance, now owns almost nine out of ten units of a stablecoin that is tied to former U. S. President Donald Trump and his family. The coin, called USD1, was created by a firm linked to the Trump clan and is meant to stay worth one U. S. dollar. Binance controls about

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Spine Clinic Study Reveals Pain Patterns and Risk Clues

A team of doctors looked closely at people who came to a spine clinic for help with long‑term back pain. They wanted to know what these patients look like, how they feel, and how well they can move. The study gathered data on age, gender, job type, pain level, and daily function. The researchers co

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Justice in Question: Hong Kong’s Freedom on Trial

A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Advice That Misses the Point

Doja Cat recently posted a short video on social media in which she urged famous people to keep their opinions to themselves, claiming that the public is not interested in hearing them. She explained this as a “public service announcement” while eating something, and added that the more mysterious a

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eileen Gu: A Dual‑Identity Champion on the Slopes

Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Clash Over a Film Score

A well‑known director and a celebrated composer are upset that a piece of music from their earlier film was used in a documentary about the former first lady. They say the score should be taken out of the new movie. The director is working on a film that has recently been nominated for an Oscar. Th

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Bad Bunny Vanishes from Instagram After Super Bowl Gig

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican star who wowed millions with his halftime show at Super Bowl LX, has apparently removed every post from his Instagram feed. The account that once showcased 52. 6 million followers now shows no profile picture, no photos, and no follow list. The deletion happened right af

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eye‑Level Action: A Hockey Moment in the Sky

The picture was taken during a fast‑paced hockey game at the Winter Olympics. The photographer, who has covered many major sports events, chose a rare angle that shows the goalie looking up toward the ceiling while tracking the puck. This view is uncommon because most hockey photos capture the actio

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Fresh Faces Needed: Why Alaska Wants Limits on Congress Terms

Alaskans are known for their practical mindset. They care more about how well someone serves than how long they stay in office. This belief has sparked a growing group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to push for a constitutional change that would set limits on how many times a person can b

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