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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 2026SPORTS

Nebraska Under the Spotlight as NIL Rules Tighten

The College Sports Commission is now watching Nebraska closely over how athletes report money from sponsors. New rules say any deal worth more than $600 must be entered into the “NIL Go” system. Nebraska is the second major school, after LSU, to be flagged for missing this step. The commissio

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

High‑School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Shutouts and Big Runs

In the Bay City area, girls’ basketball teams are making headlines with a mix of close battles and dominant performances. A standout moment came when Beaverton faced off against No. 8 Hemlock, a game that kept both teams on their toes until the final seconds. Beaverton started strong but fell behind

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

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Feb 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Manscaped’s Bold Move: Turning a Rough Idea into a Big‑Screen Hit

Manscaped began as an eye‑opening moment for a Vietnamese immigrant who saw that men’s grooming lacked any real options. While women had countless products, the area below the waist stayed untouched, creating a quiet void in conversation and innovation. In 2016 he answered that silence by launchi

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Super Bowl Bets Surge to $1. 7 Billion, Sparking Debate

The biggest day of football is also the hottest day for legal betting, with experts saying this year’s Super Bowl will bring in more than $1. 7 billion from wagers across the country. This huge flow of money has put lawmakers on alert about how fast the sports‑betting industry is expanding and what

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Lindsey Vonn’s Knee‑Tough Comeback

Lindsey Vonn has always been a standout in alpine skiing, but her career is as much about biology and resilience as it is about speed. At 41, she announced retirement in 2018 because her knees were aging and hurting. Yet a breakthrough robotic knee operation in 2024 revived her competitive edge, all

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Feb 08 2026BUSINESS

Success Stories That Went Wrong

Forbes publishes a yearly list that spotlights the most promising young people in business, art and technology. Yet some of those celebrated have later been caught breaking the law, especially in finance. Among the past decade’s honorees are six individuals who faced serious charges. A 26‑year‑old

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

A Rock Voice Lost to Cancer

Brad Arnold, the frontman of the band 3 Doors Down, passed away at age 47 after a nine‑month battle with kidney cancer. The illness was first announced in May when he posted a video revealing an advanced‑stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to his lung. The diagnosis forced the group to

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Gabbard Responds to Allegations About a Whistleblower File

A former intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, said she did not block Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint. She claimed that once she learned the filing needed security instructions, she acted right away. The complaint was filed in May with an inspector general. It accused the top spy off

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