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Feb 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Speak Up as Agency CEO Faces Epstein‑Related Scrutiny

Casey Wasserman, the chief of a major talent agency and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Committee, has found himself in the spotlight after his name surfaced in recently released documents tied to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation prompted a wave of criticism from entertainer

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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 2026CRYPTO

Crypto’s New Chapter: From Flashy Gains to Real‑World Value

The crypto market is shifting, moving away from the wild highs that once drew in quick‑cash seekers. Experts say this change is a sign of maturity, as big financial institutions start to join the scene while retail traders step back. One voice behind this trend is a well‑known crypto executive

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Robinhood Faces Crypto Slide and Market Shake‑Ups

In the latest earnings release, Robinhood’s stock fell about eight percent in early trading after the company revealed a 38‑percent drop in crypto revenue, pulling the overall quarterly numbers down. The firm posted a record $1. 28 billion in total revenue, up 27 percent year over year, but the c

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Rethinking Corporate Purpose: A Shift Back to Shareholder Focus

"It is time to look at what a company really exists for. The debate started when many CEOs said that putting people and the planet first should replace the old rule of only caring about shareholders. This idea, called stakeholder capitalism, got a lot of attention from media and politicians who push

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Sports Game Firm Sees Big Rise, Files Lawsuit Over Stock

Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corp. made headlines after its shares jumped 17 percent to $1. 30 on Tuesday. The price stayed flat at the same level during after‑hours trade, showing investors are watching closely. In a press release that hit the market during regular hours, the Texas‑base

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Mattel’s Stock Drops Despite Revenue Rise

Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Pin‑Up Bowl Changes Hands in St. Louis

A new group, headed by Philip “Moon” Sneed, has taken over the Pin‑Up Bowl in Loop. The deal moves the venue from its former owners into a fresh leadership that plans to revamp the space. Sneed’s team is known for turning small projects into community hubs, and they already have ideas for new

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Head Injuries, Not Drowning, Explain Most Deaths in Greek Shipwreck

A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Understanding Achalasia Diagnosis in Turkey

Achalasia is a rare condition that makes swallowing hard, but many doctors do not notice it right away. The symptoms can be vague, and the tools that exist to spot the problem are often underused. In Turkey, most earlier research looked at only one hospital or was just a review of existing studies.

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