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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

Wall Street’s New Political Challenger

A 33‑year‑old former investment banker has announced he will run for Virginia’s U. S. Senate seat as a Democrat, aiming to defeat the long‑time incumbent Mark Warner. His career began on Wall Street, working for firms like Lazard and Centerview Partners. He later became a reality‑TV star on HBO’s F

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Call About Epstein in 2006

The first time the Palm Beach police were asked to look into Jeffrey Epstein, it was a phone call from Donald Trump, who was the city’s police chief then. In 2019, Michael Reiter, the former chief, told the FBI that Trump had said, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been do

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Numbers Keep Falling in Auburn

The city of Auburn shows a steady decline in criminal activity during 2025. Police reports indicate fewer thefts, assaults and vandalism compared to last year. Officials say the trend is thanks to community programs that keep kids busy after school. Neighborhood watch groups also play a rol

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Expanding a House: A Smart Move in Toronto

Toronto families often find themselves needing more room because kids grow, work shifts to home, or a spare bedroom becomes essential. Buying a new house is a big money decision and can be stressful, so many homeowners look at adding to their current home instead. The main worries about moving ar

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Frazier Statue Eyes a New Home at the Art Museum

Philadelphia’s skyline is about to gain a new icon. The city is considering moving the statue of former heavyweight champion “Smokin’” Joe Frazier from its current spot near the sports arena to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a location that once hosted the famous Rocky statue. The pro

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Homes: The Real Estate Game in the UK

The richest stars in Britain are not just famous for their talent – they’re also building massive property empires that rival those of top financiers. Among them, the Beckhams stand out with a portfolio worth around $205 million, covering five homes that make up almost a quarter of their total we

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