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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Pipeline Growth Slows as Prices Dip, Analysts Say

ONEOK’s share price slipped in Wednesday trading after an analyst lowered the company’s rating from “Outperform” to “Peer Perform. ” The downgrade came after a weak fourth‑quarter report and modest outlook for the full year, prompting concerns about future expansion. The firm’s earnings in Q4 fel

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Cheap Sensor Detects THC in the Air

A fresh idea tackles a growing need. As more places allow cannabis use, people want to know how much THC is in the air. This new tool can help by spotting tiny amounts of the active compound. The sensor works differently from older gadgets. It uses a special screen‑printed graphene electrode that h

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Tether’s New Move: Plugging Stablecoins into a $3 B Online Marketplace

Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, has just put money into Whop, a digital marketplace that lets users buy and sell goods with minimal hassle. Whop already has 18. 4 million people using the platform and brings in about $3 billion a year, so it’s a big deal for both sides. The

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Surge Shows Crypto Still Matters

Circle, the second‑biggest issuer of stablecoins, saw its shares jump after announcing a 72 % rise in USDC supply from the previous year, pushing its market value to roughly $75 billion. This growth signals that stablecoins keep attracting users even when the wider crypto market falters. The compan

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Sensing: A New Chapter in Security

ADT has just bought a startup that can tell when people are moving around inside a house, using Wi‑Fi signals instead of cameras. The purchase cost about $170 million and will be added to ADT’s future security products by 2027. The company that sold the tech, Origin AI, works with algorithms that

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Meet the President Over Power Bills

The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c

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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

When Kindness Meets Faith: A New Look at How We Feel When Others Care

Compassion is often praised for encouraging good deeds and boosting mental well‑being. But what happens inside us when someone shows us care? This question has not been studied much. Researchers plan to gather all available studies on the social and emotional impact of receiving compassion.

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Feb 25 2026SPORTS

Sports and Climate: A $2. 3 Trillion Risk

The world’s sports industry, worth about $2. 3 trillion this year, is growing fast thanks to events that bring tourists and huge TV audiences. A new study says this growth could be cut sharply by climate change, which also hurts the planet more when sports events burn fuel and waste resources. The

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Feb 25 2026BUSINESS

Future‑Proof Connectivity: Telecom Italia Eyes Premium Plans for Big Events

Telecom Italia is exploring a new way to make money by charging extra for high‑speed internet at large gatherings. In Italy, mobile providers often compete fiercely, offering huge data bundles for very low prices. This price battle has cut profits, so operators are looking for fresh revenue strea

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