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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Coinbase Adds Stocks and ETFs to Its Crypto Platform

Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Cryptococcosis Hits the ICU: What French Doctors Learned

A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Blizzard’s 35‑Year Road Ahead: New Games, Big Plans and a Fresh Look

Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th birthday by announcing a wave of fresh projects and a bold vision for the future. The company’s president, Johanna Faries, said that the upcoming showcase will highlight teamwork across all its game studios and give fans a taste of what’s coming next.

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Putin Orders Stronger Guard on Russia’s Energy Lines After Ukraine Hits

The head of state told the country’s main security agency to tighten protection around power plants, pipelines and transport routes because of recent attacks that he says were helped by foreign spies. He made the remarks on the fourth year of the conflict, warning that those who push Moscow too f

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Weather App Gives More Than Just Rain Alerts

A team that once built a hit weather app for Apple is back with Acme Weather, promising better forecasts and more playful alerts. The creators claim their new app improves on the accuracy they offered before selling to Apple by combining several data sources—numerical models, satellite feeds, ground

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Justice Office Pauses Probe of Six Lawmakers

A U. S. Attorney in Washington decided not to press charges against six members of Congress after a federal grand jury said there was no probable cause. The lawyers had tried to indict lawmakers who posted a video urging military and intelligence people not to follow illegal orders. The grand jury r

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Bridging the Gap Between Health Rules and Real Life

The world has set clear rules for treating type‑2 diabetes, heart problems, kidney disease and fatty liver issues. But when doctors in different countries try to follow these rules, they often hit snags. Why? Because the guidelines are written in one language and assume a single culture, they don’t

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Feb 24 2026CRIME

Teen Charged in Cruise‑Ship Death Amid Family Custody Battle

A 16‑year‑old boy is now facing a homicide charge in the death of an 18‑year‑old girl who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. The case is tangled in a custody dispute between the boy’s father, Thomas Hudson, and Anna Kepner’s parents. The charges were announced in a court filing on February 20

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Hidden Insights from Microbiology Studies

The new Focus Issue on molecular microbiology is a celebration of science that improves health. Here are some standout papers from the recent archive that show how basic research can lead to real benefits for people. First, a study revealed how tiny changes in bacterial DNA help microbes survi

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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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