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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 2026LIFESTYLE

Fire in Perry County Leaves Home and Pets Destroyed

A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving residents without shelter. Firefighters from the Millerstown Fire Company arrived around 11 a. m. after county dispatch received multiple alarm reports

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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 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

Future‑Tech Shifts: What 2026 Means for Small and Big Businesses

The next year promises big changes in how companies work. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are speeding up their digital upgrades while cars, medicine and manufacturing firms follow suit. This rush means new tools are arriving faster than ever before. One of the biggest trends is “agen

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Clash Over a Film Score

A well‑known director and a celebrated composer are upset that a piece of music from their earlier film was used in a documentary about the former first lady. They say the score should be taken out of the new movie. The director is working on a film that has recently been nominated for an Oscar. Th

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Super Bowl Ads 2026: The Hits and the Heartbeats

The big game drew more than just football fans; it brought a parade of memorable spots that kept viewers glued to the screen. After Seattle’s victory over New England, a special ranking was released that highlighted the most effective commercials of the night. The average cost for a 30‑second slo

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Super Bowl Night in San Francisco: A Celebrity Party to Remember

The Fanatics Super Bowl bash in San Francisco drew a crowd that read like a who’s‑who of sports and pop culture. The event, held at Pier 48, was a magnet for fans eager to catch glimpses of the biggest names in the business. Early arrivals included football legend Tom Brady, New England Patriots o

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

A Rock Voice Lost to Cancer

Brad Arnold, the frontman of the band 3 Doors Down, passed away at age 47 after a nine‑month battle with kidney cancer. The illness was first announced in May when he posted a video revealing an advanced‑stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to his lung. The diagnosis forced the group to

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Topographic Tactics: How Rock Shapes Seaweed Grazing

The study shows that the layout of artificial reefs strongly influences where a common sea‑urchin grazer spends its time. Researchers built several mock reef structures with different shapes and measured how the urchins moved around them. On flat, open designs, the urchins spread out widely. They v

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