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Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Cyber Threat: UAT-9921 and VoidLink Malware

A group known as UAT-9921 has been using a new malware called VoidLink. This malware targets tech and finance companies. It has been active since 2019 but only recently started using VoidLink. VoidLink is a sophisticated tool. It is designed to stay hidden in Linux-based cloud systems. It was likel

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

From Dishes to Dreams: Ray Herrington's Journey in the Food and Beverage World

Ray Herrington, a name synonymous with St. Cloud's vibrant dining and entertainment scene, has quite the story to tell. Born into a large family in west Duluth, Ray was the youngest of six siblings, with a significant age gap between him and his closest sibling. His father, a World War II veteran, w

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

When Respect Becomes a Service

A Chinese gig‑app that let people pay for someone to bow at Lunar New Year celebrations was shut down after users complained. The service showed a worker in orange, kneeling before an elderly couple, and many people found the idea offensive. Critics said turning filial piety into a paid act hurt

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok's New Tools for Entertainment and Books

TikTok is making waves in Europe with new ad features tailored for entertainment marketers. The platform is introducing Streaming Ads and New Title Launch, both designed to boost engagement and sales. Streaming Ads uses AI to show users content they might like based on their past activity. This ad

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Must-Have TV Apps for Sports Lovers

Sports fans have many options to watch games and matches online. But it's not easy to find the right apps. No single app has everything. So, it's important to pick the best ones. YouTube TV is a popular choice. It costs $83 a month. But new users can get discounts. It has major sports networks like

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

A New Wrist‑Worn Tool Helps People With Tremor Stay Independent

Encora Therapeutics has earned FDA approval for its wrist‑sized device, the Encora X1, which can be prescribed to adults who suffer from essential tremor. The clearance means the product can now be sold in the United States for this specific use. Clinical data from two trials support the decision.

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Kyrgyzstan’s Power Shift: A New Face in Security

The chair of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament stepped down on Thursday, and several people who had supported the former head of security were taken into custody. This move comes after President Sadyr Japarov decided to remove the former security chief, Kamchybek Tashiev, who had been a key ally of his. Th

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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 2026CRIME

Hidden Power: How a Sex‑Offender Linked to the Elite

The latest flood of documents tied to a convicted sex offender shows how he slipped into the lives of rich, famous and powerful people. The files – more than three million pages – come from a government release that covers the time he was first investigated in Florida, through his later years and in

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get New Android Update – What It Means

Google is pushing a fresh software upgrade to its Pixel lineup today. The new version, called Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. 1, arrives about a month after the previous one and skips the expected Beta 3 label, which surprised many. The update is aimed at several models: Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, and 7a

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