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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek Legend Shares Thoughts on Space Movies and a Heavy Umbrella

George Takei, famous for his role on Star Trek, spoke about the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ month‑long film series that celebrates space travel in movies. The event started on January 30 and ends February 28, showing titles such as Star Trek IV, The Right Stuff, Solar­is, and Interstellar. A

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cold‑War Thriller Casts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb

The new series set in 1983 puts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb on a NATO base in Iceland. They play military police officers who investigate an American soldier’s mysterious death. The show blends espionage, political intrigue and personal drama. Bibb portrays Captain Diane Goodman, a seasoned

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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 2026POLITICS

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Mark Hamer Leaves DOJ Antitrust Post

Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa

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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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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Director’s Return: A Film, a Fight with AI, and the Reality of Hollywood

The director who once sailed ships across seas of gold is back on the big screen after a nine‑year pause. His new movie, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, ” finally ends the long silence that began with his 2017 release. The story follows Sam Rockwell’s character, a future‑traveller who tries to stop

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Super Bowl Ads: AI Overload and Mixed Messages

The big game turned into a showcase for artificial intelligence, with many commercials either built around AI or claiming to use it. One example was a vodka brand that used computer‑generated imagery, but the result felt more like a bad joke than a clever pitch. A music‑library company also advertis

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Outdoor Hub Revamps Springfield’s Downtown Scene

The new 12, 900‑square‑foot plaza beside the MassMutual Center has opened its gates for a season of events that stretch beyond conventional walls. From April to October, the open‑air space invites concerts, festivals, and community celebrations, all built with ready lighting, seating, and electrical

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Catherine Zeta‑Jones Leads a Dark Marriage Mystery

A new thriller is in the works, starring Catherine Zeta‑Jones as a strange marriage counselor. Her character pushes a couple’s fragile relationship into peril during a weekend at a house in Natchez, Mississippi. The film is directed by Tate Taylor, known for movies like “Ma” and “The Girl on t

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