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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Pin‑Up Bowl Changes Hands in St. Louis

A new group, headed by Philip “Moon” Sneed, has taken over the Pin‑Up Bowl in Loop. The deal moves the venue from its former owners into a fresh leadership that plans to revamp the space. Sneed’s team is known for turning small projects into community hubs, and they already have ideas for new

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Women Powering Local School Wins in the Suburbs

In recent years, suburban voters have shifted their focus from national drama to everyday school matters. A new study by a network of over 700, 000 suburban women shows that candidates labeled “extremist” lost about 62 % of their contests, while those described as “common sense” won in key states

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Athletes Shine After Weather‑Delay Week

The week that was paused because of bad weather is back on track, and fans can now choose the standout girls athlete from February 2 to 8. Nominations come from school athletic directors who watched the games, and voting will stay open until Sunday night. The winner will be announced the next day be

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Banks Fueling Green Claims Back Fire, Says Study

A new report says that most big banks are helping companies sell “green” steel that still hurts the planet. The study looked at 20 of the world’s biggest lenders and found that only one—Lloyds—avoids this problem. The rest are backing projects that use tricks like cutting down iron ore with na

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Suspended Port Deals After CEO Scandal

British International Investment has put a hold on new deals with DP World. The pause follows fresh claims that the company’s chief executive, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, may have ties to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The UK development bank said it was “shocked” by the allegations that appeare

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

How Many Americans Are Ready for Retirement?

Many people think retirement will be easy once they stop working, but most are not prepared. A new report shows that fewer than half of Americans can keep their current lifestyle after they stop working. The study looked at different age groups. Gen Z workers, aged 24‑28, are the best prepa

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Snowbird Dreams Shift: Why Retirees Are Renting Instead of Buying

The idea that retirees can swap snowy winters for sunny months in a second home has long been a dream. For decades, people from cold northern states and Canada would buy condos or houses in places like Florida, Arizona, and the Gulf Coast. They stayed there for three to six months each year, fueling

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Well‑Being in Childhood: What Shapes How Kids Feel

The study looked at how three ways of measuring happiness—Cantril’s ladder, life satisfaction and general happiness—relate to 15 different factors from childhood and basic demographics in 22 nations. Researchers collected data from young people across these countries, asking them to rate their ow

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