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Whizzer’s Fight: A Polio Survivor’s Legacy and the Power of Vaccines

February 7, 2026

A 16‑year‑old football star from Florida once faced a nightmare that would shape his life forever. In 1954, before the polio vaccine reached the streets, he contracted a disease that left him paralyzed and in constant pain. He endured countless hospital stays, dozens of surgeries, and a life with a

crypto

Bitcoin’s Roller‑Coaster: Why Prices Fell After Trump’s Win

February 7, 2026

The value of Bitcoin has slipped back to the level it was at before Trump’s victory, leaving many investors puzzled. A recent market dip shows that the cryptocurrency is still fragile, especially after the United States Federal Reserve may cut interest rates. After Trump announced a new chair

entertainment

Joker’s New Calm: A Surprising Twist in Batman #6

February 7, 2026

Batman’s latest comic takes a sharp turn when the infamous Joker shows up in Arkham Tower, not as the chaotic villain we know but as a quiet, almost polite patient. The story reveals that Doctor Zeller has been caring for him in a high‑tech isolation pod, using an experimental gadget called the Crow

business

Toyota Faces Profit Hit and Leadership Shake‑Up

February 6, 2026

Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon

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

Bitcoin’s Drop Hits Treasury Firms Hard

February 6, 2026

Yesterday, Bitcoin fell from around $70, 000 into the mid‑$60, 000s in a sharp move that is more than a single‑day blip. The slide was driven by big outflows from ETFs and gave risk assets a quick, broad hit. Liquidity has once again shown it can be thin, so investors had to act fast. Because

politics

Police Open Case on Former PM Jagland Using Epstein Files

February 6, 2026

Norway's economic crime police unit, Oekokrim, started an investigation into former prime minister Thorbjoern Jagland. The probe focuses on allegations of aggravated corruption linked to Epstein files. It follows the release of new documents about the late U. S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jaglan

politics

Crypto's Big Money Move: Who's Really in Control?

January 29, 2026

Crypto's influence in Washington is growing, and it's not just about voting. A group called Fairshake and its allies have a massive $193 million to spend. This money is not going directly to candidates but is being used to shape the political landscape in a very specific way. Fairshake and its part

celebrities

Stars Talk the Talk, But Stay Put in the USA

January 29, 2026

Back in 2016, a bunch of famous folks in Hollywood said they'd pack their bags and leave the US if Donald Trump won the presidency. But here we are, a decade later, and most of them are still here. Funny how that works, right? Sharon Stone, the actress known for her roles in movies like "Basic Inst

politics

U. S. Immigration Crackdown Sparks Widespread Outrage

January 29, 2026

Donald Trump's aggressive approach to immigration is facing serious backlash. This isn't just coming from political opponents. People from all walks of life are speaking out. Musicians, tech leaders, and even sports figures are voicing their concerns. Bruce Springsteen released a new song criticizi