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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Father Sentenced Over Daughter’s Hong Kong Activism

A 69‑year‑old man in Hong Kong was found guilty of trying to tap into a life insurance policy belonging to his daughter, an American activist who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington. The case is the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s new national security law, which was enacted a ye

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Saks Shuts Its New Orleans Store as Retail Shake‑Up Continues

The flagship Saks Fifth Avenue on Canal Street will close its doors in April 2026. The decision comes as the parent company, Saks Global Enterprises, files for Chapter 11 and trims unprofitable locations nationwide. The New Orleans outlet has been a downtown landmark since the early 1980s, reopen

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

NHL Players Return to Olympic Ice After a 12‑Year Hiatus

The NHL’s comeback to the Winter Games in Milan Cortina is a story of perseverance and change. After skipping the 2018 Olympics to avoid disrupting its season, and withdrawing from the 2022 event because of COVID‑19, the league finally decided to send its athletes back. Now every one of the 32 teams

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A Week of Cheap Cooking: Testing a New Food Guide

I decided to try the new food plan that was released in January. The guide says eat whole foods, cut back on sugar and processed stuff, and keep costs low. I set a budget of $15 a day for a week to see if it could work in real life. I started by making a grocery list with the help of an AI helper

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Immigration Support Plummets After Minnesota Shootings

A recent survey shows that people in the United States are losing faith in President Trump’s approach to immigration, especially after federal agents shot and killed two Americans in Minnesota last month. The poll indicates that Trump’s image on border security has fallen to the same level as his

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

A Quiet Moment Before the Speed

At 2, 000 meters high, a small wooden hut sits quietly beside the roaring crowd. It is warm and offers a break from the wind for skiers waiting to race. Some see it as a calm pause; others feel their nerves grow louder. The countdown starts with beeps: 30 seconds, then 10, and finally a rapid count

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Hope, Ice and Courage: A Skater’s Message for All

A 24‑year‑old skater from Boston found a way to honor his lost parents by stepping onto the Olympic ice. After the tragic crash that took his mother and father, he drew strength from their memory to compete in the 2026 Games. During his short program, he held a photo of them close to his heart an

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Sociology’s Survival: Why the Study of People Matters Now

Sociology has recently faced attacks that make it seem like a fringe subject, but the reality is far different. Many critics say the field is too “woke” or ideological, claiming it no longer serves students’ general education needs. Yet these arguments overlook the discipline’s core strengths:

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Feb 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Speak Up as Agency CEO Faces Epstein‑Related Scrutiny

Casey Wasserman, the chief of a major talent agency and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Committee, has found himself in the spotlight after his name surfaced in recently released documents tied to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation prompted a wave of criticism from entertainer

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