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Feb 10 2026CRYPTO

Fast‑Track Blockchain Launch Shakes Up Ethereum Talk

MegaETH, a new high‑speed blockchain, went live on its mainnet last Monday. The network claims to process over 100, 000 transactions a second, aiming to make crypto apps feel as quick as everyday web sites. In contrast, Ethereum currently handles fewer than 30 transactions per second. The launch fo

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Feb 10 2026CRYPTO

Crypto and Tokenization: A New Chance for Everyone

Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase Global Inc. , used a post on X to highlight how digital currencies and tokenized assets can open doors for billions of people. He said these tools give a “level playing field” that helps anyone chase wealth, drawing on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s i

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Feb 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Advice That Misses the Point

Doja Cat recently posted a short video on social media in which she urged famous people to keep their opinions to themselves, claiming that the public is not interested in hearing them. She explained this as a “public service announcement” while eating something, and added that the more mysterious a

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Malaria in Congolese Children: What a National Survey Reveals

A new survey across the Democratic Republic of Congo looks closely at how common malaria is among children between six and 59 months old. The study shows that this disease remains the top cause of sickness and death in the country, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers gathere

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

War Department Cuts Harvard Links for Active‑Duty Students

The U. S. Army’s chief of staff announced a sharp change in policy: active military personnel will no longer be sent to Harvard for Pentagon‑funded courses starting next academic year. He said the department is ending all professional military programs, fellowships and certificates that have been of

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Why a Former Democrat Loves Working for Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who once ran as a Democrat, says he enjoys working for President Trump because the leader lets him pursue actions that others would not allow. He made this claim at a Washington think‑tank event marking the first anniversary of his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. Kenne

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

A Sudden Robbery Near Campus Labs

The University of Arkansas Police Department is looking into a robbery that took place around 2 p. m. Monday close to the Bell Engineering Center and Science‑Engineering Hall. An alert was sent to students, explaining that a person had taken property from someone in the area. Assistant Police Chief

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Lawmakers Set to Question Charlotte on Crime After Rail Stabbings

The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Mark Hamer Leaves DOJ Antitrust Post

Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa

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