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Austin’s Film Scene Turns 40: A New Look at the City’s Movie Magic

February 10, 2026

Austin has long been a magnet for filmmakers, and the city’s 40‑year journey in cinema is now being celebrated with a fresh visual tribute. The Austin Film Commission (AFC) teamed up with award‑winning actor Sonny Carl Davis, known for “The Whole Shootin’ Match” and “Buck Alamo, ” to create a promot

business

Retail Spending Slows, Small Business Confidence Drops

February 10, 2026

December retail sales stayed flat month‑to‑month, a sharp fall from the expected rise after November’s rebound. The drop marks the slowest year‑over‑year growth since September 2024. Motor vehicle and clothing purchases fell the most, while spending on building materials and food & beverage grew

business

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

February 10, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

opinion

Trump’s Naming Hunt: A Quick Look at the Politics Behind It

February 10, 2026

In a recent exchange, officials from the current administration hinted to Senate leader Chuck Schumer that they would release blocked federal money for a stalled Hudson River tunnel if he pushed to rename two major U. S. hubs after the president. Schumer declined, sparing the nation a wave of Trump‑

business

Micron’s Arrival: A New Boost for Central New York

February 10, 2026

Central New York is on the brink of a big change. The start of Micron’s huge factory marks more than new construction; it signals a fresh economic chapter. After many years of effort, the region finally looks like a good place for big projects. The local business community must keep this ex

politics

Police Power and Public Pushback

February 10, 2026

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

politics

The Epstein Scandal Hits New Targets

February 10, 2026

A wave of new documents about Jeffrey Epstein has stirred up more controversy. Now, the spotlight turns to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and entertainment figure Casey Wasserman. The Justice Department has released more files that expose connections to Epstein. These revelations have sh

finance

Asian Tech Stocks Take a Hit as Global AI Fears Spread

February 10, 2026

Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee

sports

The Hidden Lights That Keep Curling Fair

February 10, 2026

Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.

technology

Future of Health Notes: Abridge’s Rise and Its Big Partners

February 10, 2026

Abridge, a company that turns doctor‑patient conversations into written records using artificial intelligence, has grown fast. The idea began when Zachary Lipton left Amazon three years ago to work on this new technology. He believed the market was ready for a smarter way to document medical visi