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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St

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Feb 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

No Crypto Talk in the OpenClaw Discord

Peter Steinberger, who created the AI agent tool OpenClaw, decided to ban any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies from his community chat. The rule was announced after a user reported being blocked from the Discord server for discussing crypto topics. Steinberger reminded members that they

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Crypto Market Bounces After Court Ruling, but Prices Still Dip

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against President Trump’s tariffs has sparked a mix of optimism and caution among investors. Analysts say the decision limits executive power, which could lift pressure off tech, software and cryptocurrency sectors that were largely untouched by the tariff changes.

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Crypto. com Gains New Banking License Under U. S. Rules

A crypto company has earned a conditional green light from the federal banking regulator to operate as a national trust bank. The approval lets it hold digital assets, manage staking and settle trades under federal oversight. Crypto. com’s new charter, called Foris Dax National Trust Bank, could bec

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Feb 23 2026SPORTS

Celebrating Pat Riley’s Return and a Season of Sports Highlights

The Lakers are set to honor their former head coach, Pat Riley, with a bronze statue outside Crypto. com Arena. Riley stepped away from coaching in the summer of 1987 after a tough season, but his record still stands: a . 730 win percentage and 102 playoff wins, both NBA records at the time. Fans no

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Portland Schools Face Federal Probe Over New Black Student Center

The U. S. Department of Education has launched an inquiry after a complaint claimed that Portland Public Schools engaged in “racial preferencing” by creating the Center for Black Student Excellence. A conservative nonprofit, Defending Education, argued that spending up to $25 million on the cente

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Pores, Big Power: Building Better Flow Battery Membranes

Renewable energy needs a way to store power that is cheap, safe and long‑lasting. Redox flow batteries can do this because they separate the amount of power from the amount of energy stored. They also last many cycles and are inherently safe. The key to a good flow battery is its membrane. The m

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Curious Curling Draws Big Bets at Milan Cortina Games

Curling, a sport known for its smooth stone slides and strategic sweeping, has become a surprising hotspot for bettors during the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. While hockey traditionally dominates wagering, oddsmakers are noticing a sharp rise in interest for curling matches, especially after th

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