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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Hidden Power: How a Sex‑Offender Linked to the Elite

The latest flood of documents tied to a convicted sex offender shows how he slipped into the lives of rich, famous and powerful people. The files – more than three million pages – come from a government release that covers the time he was first investigated in Florida, through his later years and in

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get New Android Update – What It Means

Google is pushing a fresh software upgrade to its Pixel lineup today. The new version, called Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. 1, arrives about a month after the previous one and skips the expected Beta 3 label, which surprised many. The update is aimed at several models: Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, and 7a

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

AI Story App Sees Big Growth and Plans U. S. Expansion

Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The service, called “Crack” in Korea and “Kyarapu” in Japan, lets users jump into stories where they become the main character. Unlike other AI chatbots that

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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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Feb 08 2026OPINION

Publix Boosts Food Bank with Big Grants and New Truck

Publix Super Markets, known for its friendly service and wide range of products, also runs a charitable arm called Publix Charities. The charity has long helped food banks in the Southeast by giving both money and volunteer hours. Recently, Publix Charities gave the Harry Chapin Food Bank a $200

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Lakers Face Warriors Tonight: Where to Watch and What’s at Stake

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Crypto. com Arena. The showdown will kick off at 8:30 p. m. ET, and fans can catch it on ABC or stream it online. The game comes as the Lakers hold a narrow edge over the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division, bo

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Algeria Moves to End UAE Flight Deal

Algeria has started the steps needed to end a flight agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2013. The decision was announced by state media on Saturday, but officials did not explain why the country is withdrawing. The agreement, signed in Abu Dhabi and confirmed by a presidential d

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Feb 07 2026OPINION

A Quiet Break: What the Fall of Singapore Says About Our Own Community

The lesson from 1942 is that danger can creep in when people think nothing bad will ever happen. In a city where many lived under the belief that their British protectors had them safe, an unexpected attack caught everyone off guard. The failure was not just in defense plans but in the shared confid

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Feb 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Explore Local Highlights: From Scholarships to Summer Camps

"The community buzzes with fresh opportunities. A scholarship program promises to change many students’ futures, offering help that goes beyond the classroom. Meanwhile, a new summer camp on Pine Island has opened spots for kids who love adventure and learning outside the school setting. People loo

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

Cervical Spine Surgery Trends in Older Adults

Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne

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