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Feb 11 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Chill Ahead: Why Buying the Dip May Be Risky

Bitcoin may already be sliding into a new “winter” period, even though its price looks strong on paper. The trend is not about the level of dollars per coin, but about a weakening push from buyers and a pullback from sellers. Recent data shows that the market is losing momentum: when $10 billi

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

US Lawmakers Demand New Controls on Chip Tools for China

The United States is pushing its government to step up limits on the sale of high‑tech chipmaking equipment to China, arguing that the current rules leave gaps that could endanger national safety. Both House Select Committee on China and House Foreign Affairs chairs wrote a bipartisan letter to t

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Mattel’s Stock Drops Despite Revenue Rise

Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Zero Blockchain: A New Way to Run the World’s Markets

LayerZero Labs has rolled out Zero, a fresh blockchain that promises to solve the speed and scale problems that have stuck traditional crypto networks for years. The project pulls together big names from finance and tech, such as Citadel Securities, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

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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 2026SPORTS

Super Bowl 60: A Big TV Hit but Slightly Short of the Record

The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl LX, attracted a huge crowd on TV and online. NBC and its streaming partner Peacock showed the game, which ended with Seattle beating New England 29‑13. The average viewership was about 125 million people, just a little less than last year’s record of

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Neighbors Scramble to Find Nancy Guthrie, Police Dig Into Video Clues

A neighbor of Annie Guthrie’s house says police asked to look on his property after the FBI visited. The sheriff’s crew has been walking the streets, knocking on doors and asking for permission to search, while many residents seem willing to help. A truck from the Pima County Search and Rescue unit

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Path for Entertainment Leader

Andrew Llinares, who guided Fremantle’s worldwide entertainment lineup for three years, will leave his position in spring. He has not announced a successor; meanwhile the company’s global segment will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin until a new head is found. Llinares said he wants to return to hands‑

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