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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Private Credit’s Wobbly Future

The world of private lending is facing a new storm, and a well‑known investor has stepped forward to warn about the danger. At a global conference in Miami, the founder of a prominent investment firm spoke sharply about how one troubled fund could signal larger problems in an industry worth $1. 8 tr

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Risky Moves and AI Hype May Spark a New Financial Crash

JPMorgan’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, cautioned investors that the current boom in asset prices and high borrowing could trigger a crisis similar to 2008. He warned that banks taking on risky loans and the excitement around artificial intelligence are signs of a fragile system. Dimon compar

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros Pushes for BAFTA Cut, but the Request Falls Flat

A quick reaction from Warner Bros. followed the BAFTA Film Awards when an actor accidentally used a racial slur during a live presentation. The studio’s executives reached out to BAFTA right after the incident, asking that the moment be removed from the BBC’s delayed broadcast. The studio claims

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

Recycling the Gulf: Junk Turns Into Fish Havens

Old cargo containers, helicopters and even washing machines once floated away from Alabama’s coast. People thought throwing trash into the sea was harmless, but they had a plan: let these items sink and grow new reefs. Reefs made of metal can pull in fish, giving fishermen fresh catches and he

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Building a Tech Nonprofit That Works

In the United States, tech nonprofits are a tiny fraction of all charities – only about 557 compared to almost two million traditional ones. This scarcity makes it hard for new social‑impact tech firms to grow, yet some do succeed by sticking to their nonprofit roots and focusing on real needs. The

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Building Better Water Filters with New Chemistry

Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Quantum Start‑Up’s Shares Slide After Public Launch

When Infleqtion Inc. went public last week, its stock climbed about 15% on the first day, a lively reaction from traders. However, Monday’s market action saw the shares tumble to a new 52‑week low. The company’s entry onto the NYSE happened through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X, raising mo

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

SolarEdge’s 2025 Results: Growth, Challenges and a Look Ahead

SolarEdge, a key player in smart solar technology, shared its earnings for the last quarter and the full year of 2025. The company reported a revenue of $335. 4 million for the fourth quarter, a slight dip from the previous period but still reflecting strong sales of inverters and battery systems

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Gabon Cuts Off Social Media Amid Security Fears

The Gabonese government has halted access to several online platforms, saying that certain posts could harm the nation’s unity and safety. The decision was announced by the country’s communication regulator, which did not list specific sites that were affected. In practice, users in Gabon found Meta

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Feb 18 2026CRIME

Bike Rumble Turns Hate Crime: A Quick Look at the Case

A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s

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