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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Roblox’s New Adult Push Fuels Stock Rise

Roblox, the popular game‑building platform, is now pulling more grown‑ups into its playground. The company’s chief executive told a finance show that people 18 and older are climbing the user ladder faster than any other group, with a jump of more than half again as fast from last year. That spike i

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

The Money Game: Why Wall Street’s “Investment” is a Mirage

Wall Street’s big bonuses are often tied to a question that many people don’t ask: what does the money actually do? In earlier times, banks took deposits and used them to build real things—railways, factories, homes. Today’s finance giants mostly make money by arranging deals, trading securities, an

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Overtime Showdown: Monte Vista Edge Past Alamosa

The match at the MVHS gym ended with a 65‑59 victory for Monte Vista, but only after an extra period. The game was a back‑and‑forth battle with neither side willing to give up. Monte Vista’s star Azariah Hurt Hurtado led the charge, scoring 22 points and making key free throws in the final moments.

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

Money that Lasts: Can a $1 Million Nest Egg Work for Life?

A big sum at the start of retirement is only part of the story. What matters most is how much you pull from it each year. If you take out about 3 % of a $1 million pot, it can survive more than five decades. But if you lean toward 5 %, the risk of outliving it rises sharply. Early retirees face a l

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

New Weight‑Loss Strategy Before Hernia Surgery

GLP‑1 drugs, known for helping people lose weight, are now being tested as a pre‑surgery aid for patients with abdominal hernias. Obesity is a major hurdle for surgeons because it raises the chance of hernia problems and makes recovery harder. Researchers are exploring whether giving these med

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Feb 07 2026HEALTH

Perks Aren’t Enough to Cut Workplace Stress

A new study shows that giving employees extra benefits does not lower their stress levels. The research looked at workers in 22 countries, from the Americas to Asia and Africa. It found that stress is higher than ever. The report says many companies add perks like gym memberships or free lunches. T

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Prediction Markets Find Their Place in Super Bowl Betting

Prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight as the biggest football game of the year approaches. These platforms let people buy and sell contracts that pay off based on outcomes, offering a new way to gauge public sentiment about the game. Instead of placing traditional bets on teams, user

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Basketball to Super Bowl

A packed Sunday on television features everything from college hoops to the biggest NFL showdown. The day starts early with college basketball games on BTN and ESPNU, showcasing Southern Cal against Penn State and Tulsa facing South Florida. By noon, viewers can catch a CBS broadcast of Michigan ver

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Alaska Faces a Tough Choice Over Trump’s Greenland Plan

The idea that President Trump might use the military to take over Greenland is not just a headline; it would be a serious act of war against Denmark, a NATO partner, and the people who live there. In the United States, only Congress has the authority to declare war under Article I, Section 8 of the

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

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