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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Robbery at South River Computer Shop Leaves One Arrested, Second on the Run

A robbery that shook a small New Jersey town took place last month at a local computer repair shop. Two masked men entered the store around 6:45 p. m. on January 2, bringing a gun and pepper spray into the scene. One of them threatened an employee with the spray before hurling it in the worker’s fac

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Kid on the Block: A YouTube Star Buys a Fintech App

A popular online personality has just added a banking app to his growing list of businesses. The app, called Step, was created in 2018 and promises to help people learn about money and manage it easily. Back in 2021, Step raised more than $175 million from well‑known investors such as General Cataly

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eileen Gu: A Dual‑Identity Champion on the Slopes

Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

New Mayor Challenge in Los Angeles

A fresh contender has entered the race for Los Angeles mayor, shaking up a field that had seemed stable until now. The challenger, who has served on the city council since 2020, announced her campaign just before the deadline for the June primary. She is backed by a coalition of San Fernando V

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Feb 08 2026FINANCE

Hoist Finance Stock Gets a Fresh Buy Signal

A new report from Kepler Capital says the stock of Hoist Finance AB is worth buying. The analyst, Markus Sandgren, kept his “Buy” recommendation and set a target price of 120 SEK. Last week the share finished at about 142 SEK, so the target is a little lower than today’s price. Sandgren has e

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

New Year, New Money Habits

People often say they want to save more money when the calendar turns over. It’s a common wish, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Right after the holiday spending rush, before tax season and big travel plans, is a sweet spot to tidy up your finances. Start by looking at what you

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Shipping Containers Turned Million‑Dollar Vacation Retreats

A couple in Ohio found a way to turn old cargo ships into cozy homes that people love. They started by building one tiny house from three shipping containers in 2018. The place had a kitchen, two baths, and even a hot tub on the roof. Guests stayed every night for two years, so they knew there was m

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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