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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intel Adds “Plus” Models and a New Tool for Arrow Lake CPUs

Intel has announced two updated versions of its Arrow Lake processors, called Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The new chips use the same mix of performance (P‑cores) and efficiency (E‑cores) cores as earlier Arrow Lake models, but they run at slightly lower maximum speeds. The com

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Ligand’s Stock Rises After Bank of America Adds a Buy Rating

Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Sustainability Star: Orion Scores Top Eco Rating

Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com

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Mar 11 2026CRYPTO

Mastercard Teams Up With Big Crypto Names

Mastercard is bringing more than 85 companies into a new global partnership that will keep crypto payments running smoothly on its network. The move includes big names like Circle, Binance and Gemini Space Station. These firms are working to show that stablecoins can be a reliable alternative to old

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Silver Surges, Bitcoin Dims: A New View on Money

A well‑known actor recently shared his take on the future of money. He believes that Bitcoin, still tied to the U. S. dollar, will struggle as the currency weakens. “People don’t want money that can disappear with a click, ” he said, noting he owns less than one percent of his assets in Bitcoin. His

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Laser Tag Helps Athletes Move Safely and Faster

A new study shows that playing a simple laser‑tag game can make athletes move better and protect their knees. Researchers looked at the force that pushes a knee sideways when players change direction quickly. That side‑ward push, called the peak knee abduction moment or pKAM, is a major cause of

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Illinois Senate Race: New Faces Step Forward

A 24‑hour gap after Senator Dick Durbin said he would not run again saw Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announce her bid for the seat, signaling a possible shift in Illinois’ Senate representation. The state’s Senate seats have long split between the Chicago area and downstate, but Durbin’s

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Mar 07 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Prices Drop Again as Big Investors Sell While Small Buyers Join

Bitcoin fell below $70, 000 and small investors started buying more. Big holders—those owning between 10 and 10, 000 coins—started taking profits when the price hit $74, 000. Between February 23 and March 3, whales bought a lot while the price ranged from $62, 900 to $69, 600. Since Wednesd

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

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