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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

New Money, New Game: How Private Investors Are Changing College Sports

College sports are getting a financial boost from an unexpected source: private equity. The University of Utah has just made history by teaming up with a private equity firm to support its athletics programs. This deal is a big shift from the usual way things are done. The university has set up a fo

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Nevada's Fight for Fair Play in School Sports

In Nevada, a heated debate is unfolding over a proposed change to school sports. The state's governor, Joe Lombardo, is pushing for a vote in 2026 that would restrict transgender girls from competing in female sports. He argues this is about fairness and safety for girls. But not everyone agrees. A

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

How People's Minds Shape Gender Bias in Leadership

Gender bias in leadership evaluations is a complex issue. It's not just about the leaders themselves. It's about the people doing the evaluating. Over time, studies have looked at this problem from many angles. But the results are often mixed. Sometimes women leaders face unfair penalties. Other tim

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

How AI is Changing the Way Finance Teams Work

At HPE, the finance team used to spend a lot of time getting ready for a big meeting every Monday. They had to gather data from different parts of the company and put it all together. This took up most of their week, leaving little time to talk about what the company should do next. To fix this, th

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Veteran Innovators Shine in Louisiana Pitch Showdown

A Navy veteran just made waves in the business world. Demilade Oloyede, the CEO of AquaGuard, took home first prize at the Veteran Energy and Manufacturing Pitch Competition. This event, held in Louisiana, is all about pushing energy innovation and helping businesses grow. Oloyede's company, AquaGu

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses: A New Era of Ownership

In the United States, a significant change is happening in the small-business world. Many business owners, especially those from the baby boomer generation, are getting ready to retire. This means that a lot of businesses will soon need new owners. These businesses are important because they provide

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

Kentucky’s Ford plant in Glendale had been quiet for months after the company shut down a massive battery‑making area. The factory was built to make electric‑vehicle batteries, but sales fell short of expectations. Instead of leaving the space empty, Ford plans to shift production to large bat

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Which Workout Wins for Seniors? A Fresh Look at Fitness Choices

The study compares how different kinds of exercise affect heart health and metabolism in people over 55. Researchers used a special statistical method that lets them combine results from many trials at once, giving a broader view than any single study could provide. They focused on three common t

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Why a Missed Two‑Point Try Cost the Patriots More Than One Point

The Patriots entered Super Bowl LX with a comfortable lead, but the game turned into a long‑distance chase for the trailing side. In the fourth quarter, when the Patriots scored their first touchdown of the game and pulled ahead to 19‑6, head coach Mike Vrabel chose a conventional extra point instea

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