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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Court TV’s Big Shift: From Cable Courtrooms to Digital Streams

The long‑running channel that once filled evenings with live courtroom drama is changing hands. The E. W. Scripps Company, which has kept Court TV on cable for years, agreed to sell the network to the owners of Law&Crime, a YouTube‑centric brand founded by former Court TV commentator Dan Abrams. The

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Mark Hamer Leaves DOJ Antitrust Post

Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Syracuse’s Slow‑Start to Women’s Basketball Glory

Syracuse University has finally started to recognize its women athletes, but the celebration feels like a long‑running marathon that was only finished after many years. The university’s most famous female runner, who first challenged the Boston Marathon in 1967, had to persuade campus leaders bef

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Big Move in Offshore Rigs: Transocean to Buy Valaris

Transocean is set to acquire the offshore drilling firm Valaris for about $5. 8 billion, a deal that will expand the combined company’s fleet to 73 rigs worldwide. The purchase comes at a time when oilfield services are looking for ways to cope with tighter budgets and higher operating costs. The t

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Topview’s New AI Studio Turns Teams Into One‑Click Creators

Topview, a Singapore company that builds AI tools for media makers, has just launched its newest version, Topview 4. 0. The update turns the platform into a shared workspace where people can write scripts, design graphics, record voice‑overs and edit videos all in one place. Instead of hopping betwe

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Director’s Return: A Film, a Fight with AI, and the Reality of Hollywood

The director who once sailed ships across seas of gold is back on the big screen after a nine‑year pause. His new movie, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, ” finally ends the long silence that began with his 2017 release. The story follows Sam Rockwell’s character, a future‑traveller who tries to stop

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Super Bowl Ads: AI Overload and Mixed Messages

The big game turned into a showcase for artificial intelligence, with many commercials either built around AI or claiming to use it. One example was a vodka brand that used computer‑generated imagery, but the result felt more like a bad joke than a clever pitch. A music‑library company also advertis

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Outdoor Hub Revamps Springfield’s Downtown Scene

The new 12, 900‑square‑foot plaza beside the MassMutual Center has opened its gates for a season of events that stretch beyond conventional walls. From April to October, the open‑air space invites concerts, festivals, and community celebrations, all built with ready lighting, seating, and electrical

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