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Feb 07 2026CRIME

Nancy’s Vanishing: A Media Circus in the Desert

The news of an 84‑year‑old woman missing from a Tucson home has turned into a national spectacle, with the case of Nancy Guthrie becoming intertwined with her daughter Savannah’s role on a popular morning show. Police began their search after Nancy failed to attend church, and investigators found ev

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Feb 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joker’s New Calm: A Surprising Twist in Batman #6

Batman’s latest comic takes a sharp turn when the infamous Joker shows up in Arkham Tower, not as the chaotic villain we know but as a quiet, almost polite patient. The story reveals that Doctor Zeller has been caring for him in a high‑tech isolation pod, using an experimental gadget called the Crow

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Feb 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Golf Sim Gets Big Boost to Help Players Master Real‑World Skills

The studio behind the hit game GOLF+ is planning a big update for this year. They want to fix the biggest problem with virtual golf: learning real muscle memory. Ryan Engle, the CEO, said the game will get many new features and over a dozen fresh courses. A new social lobby and cleaner UI are als

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Feb 06 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Rates Near 30%: What It Means for Your Wallet

A rate of almost thirty percent on a credit card is more than just high—it can trap you in a long‑term debt cycle. Those numbers, once rare, now appear on many statements because issuers have raised risk prices across the board. Even a modest 2. 5 percent monthly interest adds up quickly, especially

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Feb 06 2026EDUCATION

University of Utah: A Big Boost for Jobs, Money and Learning

The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,

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Feb 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Talks in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Toyota Faces Profit Hit and Leadership Shake‑Up

Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Big Pharmacy Deals: Who Controls Your Prescriptions?

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are the middlemen that decide which medicines people get at their local drugstore. In many states, just a handful of PBMs own the majority of prescription business. This means they have a lot of power over drug prices and what doctors can prescribe. The situation

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

US Builders Face Possible Antitrust Probe Over Housing Prices

The White House is looking into whether U. S. homebuilders might be colluding to keep prices high, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis. Officials say they are reviewing evidence that builders could be sharing data through a group called Leading Builders of America. The associati

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