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Skiers Raise Alarm Over Oil Sponsorship at Winter Games

February 6, 2026

The Olympic torch, on its way to Italy, stopped unexpectedly in front of ENI’s headquarters. An executive from a low‑carbon branch carried the flame, linking the event to ENI’s new “premium partner” status with the Games. ENI is also setting up a winter village in Milan, offering a snowboard simu

sports

The Local Sports Beat: Why Small Papers Still Matter

February 6, 2026

Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb

sports

Winter Games Fantasy: Pick Your Team and Win

February 6, 2026

The Olympic season is here, and fantasy sports fans can join the excitement even if real competitions are still in their early stages. Fantasy Olympics lets you draft teams or choose individual athletes, giving everyone a chance to bet on the event that happens only every four years. There are tw

environment

Environmental Talks in Arkansas: What You Need to Know

February 6, 2026

The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.

politics

California’s Health Care Tug‑of‑War

February 6, 2026

The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where

science

Nanoscopic Tracking of Glycine Receptors Using a New Chloride Sensor

February 6, 2026

A fresh approach lets scientists watch glycine receptors in action at the nanometer level. Glycine receptors, which help dampen nerve signals, have been hard to study because usual fluorescent tags interfere with their normal behaviour. The new design attaches a chloride‑sensitive dye, mClYFP, to th

technology

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

February 6, 2026

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

business

Sphere Entertainment Announces Q4 2025 Earnings Call

February 6, 2026

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The company will release a press statement with the numbers before the market o

celebrities

Star‑Studded Show at the 2026 Winter Games Opening

February 6, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium, where athletes from every nation pledged to give their best. The event was not only a sports showcase but also a cultural festival, featuring a lineup of well‑known performers that drew attention from a

crypto

Epstein’s Early Crypto Moves: From Coinbase to Blockstream

February 6, 2026

In the early 2010s Epstein began investing in two major crypto ventures. He first backed Coinbase, a growing exchange that later reached a market cap of around $43 billion. His second investment went into Blockstream, a company that helped build infrastructure for Bitcoin. Brock Pierce is the man w