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Lindsey Vonn’s Knee‑Tough Comeback

February 8, 2026

Lindsey Vonn has always been a standout in alpine skiing, but her career is as much about biology and resilience as it is about speed. At 41, she announced retirement in 2018 because her knees were aging and hurting. Yet a breakthrough robotic knee operation in 2024 revived her competitive edge, all

politics

Law Firm Leader’s Fall: Power, Politics and a Shocking Exit

February 8, 2026

Brad Karp, who had guided the historic Paul Weiss firm from a modest litigation shop into a global powerhouse, stepped down as chairman after revelations of his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Karp’s rise began in 2008 when he assumed the firm’s top role, steering it toward Wall Str

health

Less Local Anesthetic, Less Breathing Trouble

February 8, 2026

The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe

finance

Future Finance: Why Owning the Wallet Beats Owning a Bank Account

February 7, 2026

EY, one of the world’s top consulting firms, says that the next big step in money is the wallet. It isn’t just a place to keep crypto; it will become the main way people and companies move, store, and use digital money. The firm’s experts argue that whoever controls the wallet will also control how

sports

Prediction Markets Find Their Place in Super Bowl Betting

February 7, 2026

Prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight as the biggest football game of the year approaches. These platforms let people buy and sell contracts that pay off based on outcomes, offering a new way to gauge public sentiment about the game. Instead of placing traditional bets on teams, user

politics

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

February 7, 2026

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

finance

Vietnam’s New Crypto Tax Plan: What It Means for Traders

February 7, 2026

Vietnam is drafting a rule that will treat cryptocurrency moves like stock trades, adding a small tax to every transfer. The proposed law says anyone who sends crypto through an approved service will owe 0. 1% of the transfer value as personal income tax, just like traders pay when they buy or sell

health

Cervical Spine Surgery Trends in Older Adults

February 6, 2026

Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne

finance

Sberbank Gears Up Crypto Loans Ahead of New Rules

February 6, 2026

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

finance

Ripple's Big Move: RLUSD Takes Center Stage

January 29, 2026

Ripple has just launched a new tool called Ripple Treasury. It's a big deal because it helps companies manage their money and digital assets in one place. This is a smart move, as companies often struggle with keeping track of their cash spread across different accounts and countries. The new platf