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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Small Biz Boost: $2, 500 Grants and Coaching for Washtenaw Owners

The county has opened a new window of help for local entrepreneurs who felt the squeeze of COVID‑19. A fresh grant program gives up to $2, 500 to small businesses that kept running through the pandemic and offers free coaching from two local partners. The initiative is run by the Office of Communi

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Feb 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Fourth Reusable Spacecraft Launch Shows Growing Ambition

China has successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft for the fourth time since 2020, using a Long March‑2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The mission aims to test reusable spacecraft technology and support peaceful space use, though details on the duration in orbit or

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Feb 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Worlds Await: Burning Crusade Classic Returns

World of Warcraft players can now jump back into Outland after the latest servers open for Burning Crusade Classic on February 6, Korea Standard Time. The update brings the shattered realm into the original Classic experience, letting adventurers reach level 70 for the first time. Players who hav

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Feb 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Super Bowl 60 Ads: AI, Celebs and a Heartfelt Twist

The big game draws more than 120 million eyes, so brands are sparking a fireworks show off the field. This year’s lineup leans heavily on tech, health and nostalgia while keeping tone light amid recent news storms. Artificial‑intelligence firms dominate the billboards, with startups like Anthropi

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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 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Explore Local Highlights: From Scholarships to Summer Camps

"The community buzzes with fresh opportunities. A scholarship program promises to change many students’ futures, offering help that goes beyond the classroom. Meanwhile, a new summer camp on Pine Island has opened spots for kids who love adventure and learning outside the school setting. People loo

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

US Builders Face Possible Antitrust Probe Over Housing Prices

The White House is looking into whether U. S. homebuilders might be colluding to keep prices high, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis. Officials say they are reviewing evidence that builders could be sharing data through a group called Leading Builders of America. The associati

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Feb 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Large Android Tablet Lets Me Turn My Kitchen Into a Smart Hub

The KTC 25‑inch portable monitor is a big, sturdy Android screen that can fit in the kitchen, office or kids’ room. It isn’t a high‑performance tablet, but its size and build quality make it useful for many everyday tasks. After unboxing I found the battery empty, so I plugged it in until it reac

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Feb 06 2026FINANCE

Sberbank Gears Up Crypto Loans Ahead of New Rules

Sberbank is pushing forward with a plan to give loans backed by crypto and to work closely with the central bank on new rules that will make it smoother for borrowers. The bank tried out this idea back in January, giving its first bitcoin‑backed loan to IntelionData, calling it a pilot that could

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