DATA

Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Unite to Build Trust in the Digital Age

In a bold move, Microsoft and Ericsson have joined forces with other tech giants to tackle a growing concern: where our data is stored. This isn't just about one company or one country. It's about setting a global standard for trust in technology. The idea started when Microsoft and Ericsson began

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Police Grab Lost Home‑Cam Footage: How the FBI Got the Video

The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has taken a new turn when police finally accessed the video from her doorbell camera, which was earlier declared lost. The FBI released footage showing a masked figure near the house on Tuesday. Earlier, officials said the camera had been taken off its

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers: A Growing Concern for Illinois

Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Jobs in the US Start the Year Strong, but Numbers Hide a Slowdown

The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Data Deal: Food Tech Giant Adds Customer‑Insight Tool

PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da

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Feb 11 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Chill Ahead: Why Buying the Dip May Be Risky

Bitcoin may already be sliding into a new “winter” period, even though its price looks strong on paper. The trend is not about the level of dollars per coin, but about a weakening push from buyers and a pullback from sellers. Recent data shows that the market is losing momentum: when $10 billi

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Data‑Center Dreams: Two Bitcoin‑Mining Stocks Could Skyrocket

Morgan Stanley has turned its eyes to two companies that once mined Bitcoin and are now turning their rigs into data‑center powerhouses. The firm has given Cipher Mining and TeraWulf “overweight” ratings, suggesting their shares could rise by more than 150% if the shift pays off. Cipher’s analyst

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Seelan Nayagam Takes the Helm of NTT DATA’s Asia Pacific Operations

NTT DATA has named Seelan Nayagam its new chief executive for the Asia Pacific region, a move that signals a strong push into AI‑driven services. Nayagam will start on March 16, 2026 and is based in Singapore, reporting to the company’s president and CEO. His arrival follows John Lombard’s tenure an

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Sleep Patterns Shift Around the 2024 Election

The National Sleep Foundation ran surveys before and after the U. S. presidential election in 2024 to see how big events affect how people sleep. They asked thousands of Americans about their nightly rest and any changes they noticed around election day. The results show that many people repor

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