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Feb 08 2026CRIME

A Missing Elder: When a Home Raid Feels Like Murder

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home without a trace of stolen belongings or any sign that she was taken for ransom. Crime specialists Brian Foley and Rob Chadwick say the case looks more like a pre‑planned homicide than a robbery that turned violent. Foley, who once led police inve

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder: A $44 Billion Slip‑Up

Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, mistakenly sent out more than 620, 000 Bitcoins during a promotional giveaway. The company intended to reward users with small cash bonuses of about 1. 40 US dollars each, but the system miscalculated and distributed at least 2, 000 Bitcoins per winner.

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Tether Holds Half‑Billion Dollars Over Turkish Betting Case

Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder: A $40‑billion Slip and the Promise of Refunds

A South Korean crypto platform, Bithumb, accidentally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin instead of a modest reward in local currency. The mistake happened during a promotion that was meant to give 620, 000 won (about $424) to each winner. An employee mistakenly entered Bitcoin as the c

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Feb 07 2026OPINION

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Engines, Small Planes: Why the A350 Beats the 777 in Power

The Boeing 777 has sold more than any other twin‑jet, but its biggest model, the 777‑300ER, uses an engine that is huge and very powerful. The engine, a GE90‑115B, can push the plane with 115, 300 pounds of thrust. That is more than any other engine on a commercial jet that flies today. Airbus answ

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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 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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