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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Wacker Wins 2025 Supplier of the Year Award from 3M

The award ceremony in St. Paul celebrated Wacker as the top supplier for 3M in 2025, a title earned after thousands of competitors were evaluated. The honor was presented to Raman Trikala, 3M’s Global Key Accounts Manager, and Ian Moore, head of the Consumer & Healthcare Unit. 3M’s selection proc

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Power Projects in 2025: Where Money and Wind Are Going

The latest research shows that the world is planning about $8. 53 trillion worth of new power plants by the end of 2025. Most of that money is still in early stages: almost 60 % is spent on planning and preparing projects, while about a quarter is already under construction. The remaining 14 % are i

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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has gone too far left and thinks Trump is misjudged. He spoke on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, pointing out how some actors now label anyone who is a “traditional Democrat” as extremist. Quaid noted that the term “Nazi” has been used to describe people who are not o

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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

No Crypto Talk in the OpenClaw Discord

Peter Steinberger, who created the AI agent tool OpenClaw, decided to ban any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies from his community chat. The rule was announced after a user reported being blocked from the Discord server for discussing crypto topics. Steinberger reminded members that they

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Celebrating Pat Riley’s Return and a Season of Sports Highlights

The Lakers are set to honor their former head coach, Pat Riley, with a bronze statue outside Crypto. com Arena. Riley stepped away from coaching in the summer of 1987 after a tough season, but his record still stands: a . 730 win percentage and 102 playoff wins, both NBA records at the time. Fans no

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Pores, Big Power: Building Better Flow Battery Membranes

Renewable energy needs a way to store power that is cheap, safe and long‑lasting. Redox flow batteries can do this because they separate the amount of power from the amount of energy stored. They also last many cycles and are inherently safe. The key to a good flow battery is its membrane. The m

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Quiet Reckoning Over Post‑Soviet Peace

The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Nevada Battles Unlicensed Sports Prediction Site

Nevada’s gaming authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a company that runs an online platform where people bet on sports and other events. The state says Kalshi is operating without the required licenses and is letting people under 21 place bets, both of which break Nevada law. The case

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Feb 18 2026RELIGION

The World in Ashes: A Call for Reflection

In Rome, a solemn Mass began the Lenten season with ashes that symbolised more than mortality. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about a planet “on fire” from war and environmental loss. He described the ash as a reminder of cities destroyed, broken law, and ruined ecosystems. The message w

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