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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Students Take a Stand in Napa

A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: Analysts Say “Buy”

Analysts are pointing the finger at three tech names that could climb higher. The first is a Japanese chipmaker whose shares last traded around $449 and now have a target of about ¥70, 800. The second is a leading maker of automotive micro‑controllers whose price target sits near ¥3, 300 after a rec

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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 2026FINANCE

New Year, New Money Habits

People often say they want to save more money when the calendar turns over. It’s a common wish, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Right after the holiday spending rush, before tax season and big travel plans, is a sweet spot to tidy up your finances. Start by looking at what you

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Middle East’s Trade Surge: A Fresh Look at Global Growth

The Middle East is experiencing a notable rise in trade, even as global markets face uncertainty. Gulf Cooperation Council countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, have driven this increase. Between 2021 and 2024, the region’s trade grew by about 15% each year. This rat

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Small Biz Boost: $2, 500 Grants and Coaching for Washtenaw Owners

The county has opened a new window of help for local entrepreneurs who felt the squeeze of COVID‑19. A fresh grant program gives up to $2, 500 to small businesses that kept running through the pandemic and offers free coaching from two local partners. The initiative is run by the Office of Communi

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Fourth Reusable Spacecraft Launch Shows Growing Ambition

China has successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft for the fourth time since 2020, using a Long March‑2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The mission aims to test reusable spacecraft technology and support peaceful space use, though details on the duration in orbit or

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Feb 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Worlds Await: Burning Crusade Classic Returns

World of Warcraft players can now jump back into Outland after the latest servers open for Burning Crusade Classic on February 6, Korea Standard Time. The update brings the shattered realm into the original Classic experience, letting adventurers reach level 70 for the first time. Players who hav

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

American Airlines Rolls Out First Refitted A319 for Better Seats

Fort Worth‑based American Airlines is set to debut its first upgraded Airbus A319 this weekend, marking a new chapter in the carrier’s cabin refresh plans. The aircraft will feature an extra row of first‑class seats, larger overhead bins for carry‑on luggage, and power outlets at every seat—though i

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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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