JOHN J MCCONNELL JR

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Fighter for Congress

J. P. Cooney, once a key aide to the special prosecutor who charged former President Trump twice, is set to announce his bid for a House seat in Virginia. He says he will be the first Democrat with real courtroom experience against Trump. Cooney left his federal job in January after Trump removed a

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Feb 11 2026CRYPTO

DeFi Stands Strong While Bitcoin Faces Future Threats

Joe Lubin, the person behind Consensys, told a reporter that decentralized finance is as secure as conventional banking. He pointed out that big banks worldwide are losing trust and value, especially after crises like the one in Greece during the global financial downturn. In that event, people lost

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Candidate Pulls Out After Tragic Loss

Jeff Johnson, who had been running for governor in Minnesota, decided to end his campaign after a heartbreaking event. His 22‑year‑old daughter, Hallie Marie Tobler, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her St. Cloud apartment over the weekend. The same house was where Hallie’s husband,

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Private Jet, Public Debate: The Milan–Cortina Story

Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Japan’s Finance Minister Opens Door on Reserve Funds for Tax Cuts

Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its foreign‑currency reserves to help pay for upcoming reductions in food sales tax. At a press briefing, she said that excess funds from the $1. 4 trillion reserve pool have historically been moved into t

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Chaos: Why ICE Can’t Work There

John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible. Sand

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Doctor, A Loud Story

Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026, is a special day for many stars. Let's dive into some of the famous folks celebrating their birthdays today. Oprah Winfrey, the iconic TV host, is ringing in her 72nd birthday. She's not just any host; she's won multiple Daytime Emmys, including a big Lifetime Achievement Award ba

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Powell's Parting Wisdom: A Fight for Fed's Future

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, recently shared some advice for his successor. He didn't mention politics directly, but his words hinted at the struggles he's faced. Powell has been in charge for nine years, and he's made it clear that he believes the Fed should stay independent from

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Powell's Parting Words: Stay Neutral, Stay Strong

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, has some advice for whoever takes his place when his term ends in May. He says, "Stay out of politics. " This is important because the Fed needs to make decisions based on what's best for everyone, not just a few people. Powell believes that if the Fed

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