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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 2026POLITICS

Prison Contractors and Shareholder Power: A Clash Over Human Rights

A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Upset: The 1980 U. S. Hockey Surprise

The story of the 1980 American Olympic hockey team is one that many people think they know inside out. They have watched the famous film, replayed the games on their screens, and even seen the Netflix documentary about it. Even after memorizing every score and key moment, there is still a pull to re

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Racing for Fun: Preece Tests Cars Beyond the Cup

Ryan Preece won a local race and is not stopping. Instead of focusing on the big Daytona 500, he’s planning to drive two types of cars at once – Super Late Models and Modifieds. He says he loves tinkering with the cars more than just racing them. During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Eye Care Check‑Ups Reveal Hidden Vision Problems in Kids

At the China‑Dominica Friendship Hospital, doctors noticed many children coming in with blurry or double vision. A quick study was set up to see how common these problems were and what kinds of eye mistakes people had. The team looked at the records of all children who visited the outpatient clinic

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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 07 2026POLITICS

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

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Feb 06 2026HEALTH

APPs Take the Spotlight in Digestive Care

Advanced practice providers, or APPs, are stepping into key roles in gastroenterology, reshaping how patients receive care. Their growing presence means doctors have more support for routine procedures and patient follow‑ups, allowing specialists to focus on complex cases. The recent celebration

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Feb 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Joker Twist in Batman 2

Barry Keoghan will appear as the Joker in The Batman 2, bringing a brand‑new take to the villain that has appeared only briefly before. The last film’s ending gave a quick glimpse of him, but now we know he will return for more than a cameo and may even break long‑standing on‑screen patterns. In

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