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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Billionaire Homes: Zuckerberg’s New Miami Mansion and the Island Elite

Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief, is buying a luxury house on Indian Creek Island near Miami, a private community that only has 41 lots and about 84 residents. The island is known for its exclusivity, with homes starting around $60 million and some selling for up to $200 million. Even an empty plot c

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

GOVERNORS AND THE WHITE HOUSE: A TANGLE OF INVITATIONS

A meeting at the White House that usually brings governors together has turned into a political mess. The event is scheduled for February 20 and usually includes governors from every state, both Democrats and Republicans. President Trump said he sent invitations to all governors except two Dem

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Uvira’s Slow Comeback After Battle

The town of Uvira, on the border with Burundi and a key trading spot by Lake Tanganyika, is slowly regaining life after a brief occupation. In December, fighters from the AFC/M23 group took control of Uvira and left a week later when pressure from the United States pushed them out. This allowed Cong

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Feb 12 2026RELIGION

Moldova's Church Clash: Law and Faith Collide

In Moldova, a heated argument over a church has sparked a bigger debate about law and religion. The prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped in to remind everyone that laws apply to all, no matter their beliefs. This isn't just about a building; it's about two major branches of Orthodox Christian

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Florida's Secret Island: Where the Ultra-Rich Call Home

Florida is home to a private island that's a hotspot for the world's wealthiest. Indian Creek Village, often called the "Billionaire Bunker, " is a small, exclusive community near Miami Beach. It's where big names like Jeff Bezos, Tom Brady, and Ivanka Trump have chosen to live. This island is tiny

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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

Wall Street’s New Political Challenger

A 33‑year‑old former investment banker has announced he will run for Virginia’s U. S. Senate seat as a Democrat, aiming to defeat the long‑time incumbent Mark Warner. His career began on Wall Street, working for firms like Lazard and Centerview Partners. He later became a reality‑TV star on HBO’s F

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Call About Epstein in 2006

The first time the Palm Beach police were asked to look into Jeffrey Epstein, it was a phone call from Donald Trump, who was the city’s police chief then. In 2019, Michael Reiter, the former chief, told the FBI that Trump had said, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been do

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m

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