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24‑Hour Futures: A New Way for Crypto Traders to Hedge

February 10, 2026

Phemex has started offering futures that run all day, every day, letting traders tie traditional market assets like stocks and metals into a crypto‑based margin system. This move isn’t about selling new products; it’s about shrinking the gap between when information arrives and when a trade can b

finance

UBS’s Quiet Role in Maxwell’s Money Moves

February 8, 2026

UBS began handling Ghislaine Maxwell’s finances in 2014, a few months after JPMorgan closed its ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released by the U. S. Justice Department reveal that UBS managed up to $19 million for Maxwell before her 2021 conviction for sexual trafficking. The papers show th

opinion

A Quiet Break: What the Fall of Singapore Says About Our Own Community

February 7, 2026

The lesson from 1942 is that danger can creep in when people think nothing bad will ever happen. In a city where many lived under the belief that their British protectors had them safe, an unexpected attack caught everyone off guard. The failure was not just in defense plans but in the shared confid

finance

Credit Card Rates Near 30%: What It Means for Your Wallet

February 6, 2026

A rate of almost thirty percent on a credit card is more than just high—it can trap you in a long‑term debt cycle. Those numbers, once rare, now appear on many statements because issuers have raised risk prices across the board. Even a modest 2. 5 percent monthly interest adds up quickly, especially

environment

Sunbridge Parkway: What's the Plan for the Big Road Change?

January 29, 2026

Osceola County is planning a major upgrade to Sunbridge Parkway. They want to extend it south to Nova Road. This new road will connect U. S. Highway 192 to State Road 528, also known as the Beachline Expressway. The county is holding public hearings to discuss this plan. There will be a virtual mee

weather

Stay Informed: How to Share Closures with WIS

January 29, 2026

In the Midlands, when bad weather hits, many places like schools, churches, and businesses might close or change their hours. WIS helps keep everyone in the loop by letting people report these changes easily. First, you need an online account with WIS to report a closure. If you don’t have one or f

politics

Indonesia's Rescue Agency Faces Budget Cuts Amid Rising Disasters

January 28, 2026

Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will

business

Why Retail Stores Need Smart Checkout Systems

January 28, 2026

Retail stores are changing fast. They need better tools to keep up. One key tool is the point-of-sale (POS) system. This is the system that handles sales, inventory, and customer data. But not all POS systems are created equal. Older POS systems can't keep up with today's needs. They lack features

environment

How Bath Restaurants Can Save Money and the Environment

January 28, 2026

Bath's restaurants are spending a lot on disposable packaging. They use about 5, 798 disposable items every month. That's a big bill, costing over $736 each month. Plus, they spend 101 hours managing these disposables. That's a lot of time and money. Switching to reusable packaging could save these

business

Vanguard's Global Growth: A Closer Look

January 28, 2026

Vanguard, a well-known investment firm, has recently hit a major milestone. They now manage over $1 trillion in assets outside the United States. This is a big deal because it shows how much they've grown in recent years. The company's international assets have doubled in the last five years. This