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Iowa’s New Plan to Catch the Chicago Bears

February 11, 2026

The state of Iowa is rolling out a fresh proposal that could bring an NFL team to its doorstep. Senate File 2252 aims to tweak the Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program so that a professional football franchise could receive tax breaks and other incentives when it builds a stadium in the s

politics

Bondi Faces Capitol Hill Over DOJ Shifts

February 11, 2026

Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere

business

Big Moves in the AI‑Hit Stocks

February 11, 2026

Barclays released a report that shows how companies seen as lagging behind AI are losing value fast. The decline is so sharp that an activist investor, known for buying stakes in struggling firms, may be stepping in. Barclays says the sharp drop creates chances in software, media, internet and

technology

Amazon Engineers Push Back on Internal AI Tool Rules

February 11, 2026

Amazon’s internal teams are feeling the squeeze from new rules that limit their use of Anthropic’s Claude Code in everyday work. Even though the company backs Anthropic heavily and sells its AI services through AWS Bedrock, employees can’t deploy Claude in live products without special permission.

crime

Unexpected Train Mishap Shuts Down Oak Lawn Roads

February 11, 2026

A freight train went off its tracks early Wednesday, throwing a wrench into the daily commute for Metra riders and forcing several roads in Oak Lawn to close. The incident happened near the 108th Street crossing, and Metra learned about it at roughly 4:45 a. m. The company had to halt all Southwest

politics

Border Agent’s Praise Sparks Debate Over Chicago Shooting

February 11, 2026

A federal official named Gregory Bovino, who directs immigration raids in Chicago, sent a congratulatory email to the Border Patrol agent who fired five shots at a 30‑year‑old woman from Chicago. The email praised the agent’s “excellent service” and urged him to keep working hard. The message is pa

sports

Sports Tech Is Changing the Game

February 11, 2026

Technology is reshaping how teams run, how games are played, and how fans feel the excitement. The first step is strong internet that lets everyone stay connected without delays, making it easier for both fans and stadium staff to try new ideas. Data has become the engine behind many decisions. F

opinion

Farm Robots vs. Human Workers: Who Will Milk the Future?

February 11, 2026

In many parts of America, especially in dairy farms, machines are taking over jobs that once required people. A New York farmer now lets robots handle milking and cleaning, while other automated tools gather manure. This shift raises a big question: if we push immigrants out of the workforce, will r

business

Nexperia Faces New Legal Hurdles Over Ownership Clash

February 11, 2026

In a twist that could shake the electronics supply chain, Dutch judges have decided to launch a full investigation into Nexperia BV. The move follows a battle that saw the company’s former Chinese owner, Wingtech Technology Co. , lose control of the business. Wingtech’s influence had already been

technology

New Data Deal: Food Tech Giant Adds Customer‑Insight Tool

February 11, 2026

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