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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

New York Mayor Proposes Tax Boost for the Rich

New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has put forward a plan to raise taxes on the wealthy. He wants to add a 2% tax on those earning over a million dollars each year. This idea is part of his campaign promises. He also wants to increase the corporate tax rate. During a recent budget hearing, Mamd

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Airspace Shutdown: El Paso and New Mexico Fly‑Free for Ten Days

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a sudden 10‑day ban on all aircraft over El Paso and a large part of southern New Mexico. The order began at 11:30 p. m. Mountain Time on Tuesday and will lift at the same time on February 20. Pilots are warned that ignoring the restriction coul

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Fighter for Congress

J. P. Cooney, once a key aide to the special prosecutor who charged former President Trump twice, is set to announce his bid for a House seat in Virginia. He says he will be the first Democrat with real courtroom experience against Trump. Cooney left his federal job in January after Trump removed a

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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

Sports Tech Is Changing the Game

Technology is reshaping how teams run, how games are played, and how fans feel the excitement. The first step is strong internet that lets everyone stay connected without delays, making it easier for both fans and stadium staff to try new ideas. Data has become the engine behind many decisions. F

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Data Deal: Food Tech Giant Adds Customer‑Insight Tool

PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Study Shows How AI and Outsourced Teams Are Changing Legal Work

The legal world is shifting fast. New data shows that the amount of information lawyers must sift through keeps growing, while tools powered by artificial intelligence are becoming common. The mix of more data and new tech makes the job harder, but it also opens doors for smarter ways to handle case

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Lessons From a Rural Hospital’s First COVID‑19 Surge

A few months after the first wave hit a small Tasmanian hospital, 252 staff members answered questions about how things went. Their stories point to five key ideas that future plans should keep in mind. First, people felt lost because the rules changed so fast and no one had all the answers. Good

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech Moves to Miami, Leaves California Behind

Billionaires are swapping sunny California for warm Florida. Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has just bought a massive home on Miami’s Indian Creek. The deal is worth somewhere between $150 million and $200 million, according to a recent report. The seller is linked to the founder of Jer

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Madrigal Secures Major Deal to Battle Liver Disease

A Chinese biotech company in Suzhou has given an American firm the worldwide rights to create and sell six new RNA medicines aimed at a serious liver condition. The deal brings an upfront cash payment of $60 million and could grow to nearly $4. 5 billion if the medicines reach several key develop

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