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Feb 14 2026OPINION

Anchorage Assembly: Standing Up for the Community

The Anchorage Assembly has been under fire for taking a stand on federal issues, but critics are missing the point. Local governments have always weighed in on federal policies that impact their communities. It's not about overreach; it's about leadership. For years, cities across the country have

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Duluth: A Tale of Struggle and Change

Downtown Duluth is going through big changes. The mayor has promised to make it better. He wants to bring more people and businesses there. The city is working on rules to make it easier to build new things. They also want to bring more homes and shops to the area. This could help bring more people

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Feb 14 2026CRYPTO

Big Moves: Crypto Stocks Get a Boost

Investors are showing a lot of interest in crypto-related stocks. Ark Invest, a company known for its bold moves, recently spent $18 million on these types of stocks. This included buying shares in Bullish, a crypto exchange, for the tenth day in a row. They also invested in Robinhood, a trading pla

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Feb 14 2026FINANCE

Coinbase: A Glimpse into Its Recent Stock Surge

Coinbase, a major player in the crypto world, saw its stock rise by 18% during Friday's trading. This boost came after a rough patch where the stock had fallen by nearly half over the past six months. So, what's driving this sudden uptick? First off, Coinbase has been working on spreading out its i

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Feb 14 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Showdown: Crypto vs. Banks in the U. S. Senate

The U. S. Senate is stuck in a debate about stablecoins. Crypto groups and big banks can't agree on whether users should get rewards for holding stablecoins. The crypto side says yes, while the banks say no. The banks think rewards could hurt traditional banking. They even wrote a paper saying so. T

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Atlanta's Fight Against HIV: Can We Afford to Lose Ground?

Atlanta is a hotspot for HIV cases. Even with all the medical progress, over 30, 000 new infections happen every year in the U. S. One key tool in preventing HIV is PrEP. It's a medicine that stops HIV before it starts. But getting PrEP isn't just about having the medicine. It's also about having pl

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Hot Springs Gets Its First Full-Time Town Boss

Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Helping Adults with Disabilities Overcome Dental Anxiety: A VR Solution

Dental care is a big deal for everyone, but it's even harder for adults with disabilities. They often face more hurdles like getting to the dentist, communicating, and feeling anxious. These challenges can lead to avoiding dental visits and worse oral health. Virtual reality (VR) has been used to he

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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Unite to Build Trust in the Digital Age

In a bold move, Microsoft and Ericsson have joined forces with other tech giants to tackle a growing concern: where our data is stored. This isn't just about one company or one country. It's about setting a global standard for trust in technology. The idea started when Microsoft and Ericsson began

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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Cyber Threat: UAT-9921 and VoidLink Malware

A group known as UAT-9921 has been using a new malware called VoidLink. This malware targets tech and finance companies. It has been active since 2019 but only recently started using VoidLink. VoidLink is a sophisticated tool. It is designed to stay hidden in Linux-based cloud systems. It was likel

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