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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Perovskite Solar Cells with New Self‑Assembled Layers

Scientists have long used a material called Me‑4PACz, or Me4, as a layer that pulls holes out of inverted perovskite solar cells. The layer is handy, but it often clumps together in solution and does not spread well over the next layer. Because of this, the contact between layers is weak and the cry

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

New Leader Steps Up for JPMorgan’s Big‑Deal Financing

JPMorgan has chosen Catherine O'Donnell to head its North America Leveraged Finance unit. She will move to New York and bring more than two decades of experience in complex debt deals. The bank says O'Donnell will run the team that finances large transactions across the continent. Her new role me

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Planning for Retirement: Is $2 Million Enough?

Retirement planning can be tricky. A recent study found that many Americans think they need around $2 million to retire comfortably. But is that really the case? Several factors come into play when determining if $2 million is enough. For instance, where you live, how much you spend, and how long y

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Feb 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Investors Bet Big Amid Market Slump

Dragonfly Capital, a crypto investment firm, just raised a massive $650 million fund, even though the crypto market is in a slump. This is a big deal because many other investors are pulling back right now. The firm's managing partner, Haseeb Qureshi, admitted it's a strange time to celebrate. He po

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

A New Way to Invest in Consumer Loans

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has just wrapped up a big deal. They created a special fund called MSABF 2026-1. This fund is all about consumer loans. It's backed by loans from different top lenders. The fund is rated by a well-known agency, KBRA. It has a revolving structure, which means it c

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback on College Campuses

Measles is back, and it's hitting college campuses hard. Recently, over 40 students at a private college in southwest Florida were diagnosed with the virus. This isn't an isolated incident. Schools across the country are seeing similar outbreaks, putting unvaccinated students at risk. College stude

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano: A Fight Outside the UFC Ring

Ronda Rousey is back, and this time, her fight won't be under the UFC's watch. She's taking on Gina Carano, and it's happening on Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). This is a big deal, not just because it's a comeback fight, but because it's not under the UFC's belt. You might think the UF

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

PC Leads the Way for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3

The upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is being built with PC as the main focus. This is because PCs offer the best gaming experience right now. The team behind the game is making the highest quality version first and then adjusting it for other devices. This approach is different from the prev

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Nexperia Secures $60M Boost to Expand Chip Production

Dutch state bank Invest International has agreed to lend Nexperia $60 million, aiming to grow the company’s chip output worldwide. The money will help upgrade factories, raise production rates and boost overall efficiency. This financial support comes after a supply crunch that hit the automotive

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Global Power Shift: Why Some Leaders Are Warning About China

The conversation began at a global summit, where a former Canadian leader mentioned the term “new world order. ” That remark upset leaders in Washington and sparked tension with Canada, especially over trade issues. The same day, a well‑known investor stepped onto the stage in Munich and urged count

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