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Home Depot’s 2025 Numbers and Future Outlook

February 24, 2026

The largest home‑improvement chain in the world has just released its latest earnings. In 2025, total sales reached $164. 7 billion, up about 3 percent from the previous year, while net profit fell to $14. 2 billion from $14. 8 billion in 2024. Adjusted earnings per share also slipped, showing that

sports

$15 Million Deal Shakes UFC Pay Scale

February 24, 2026

Zuffa Boxing’s recent signing of British fighter Conor Benn has sparked a conversation about how much fighters earn across combat sports. The new contract, reportedly worth $15 million for a single bout, is far above the typical UFC payout. Even Sean O’Malley, once one of the promotion’s most popula

weather

Snowstorm Aftermath: Power, Flights and New Challenges

February 24, 2026

The record‑breaking winter storm that swept the Northeast last week left a city of Providence with almost four feet of snow, smashing its previous high. Power lines snapped and trees fell, knocking out electricity for more than 350 000 people across the region. Even as crews work to restore power, a

technology

Data Centers on the Move: Why Texas Is Set to Lead

February 24, 2026

The surge in data center construction across North America has pushed the industry beyond its long‑established hubs. A new study shows that about two‑thirds of the 35 gigawatts of planned capacity lies outside traditional strongholds such as Virginia, which has long dominated the market. Texas is po

politics

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

February 24, 2026

The Commerce Ministry of China has announced a new set of restrictions targeting twenty Japanese companies and institutions. These entities are said to be involved in boosting Japan’s military strength, so any trade of dual‑use products—goods that can serve both civilian and defense purposes—must no

politics

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

February 24, 2026

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

sports

Hockey Stars, Politics and a Sudden Invite

February 24, 2026

The US men’s hockey squad reached the Olympic arena on a day that echoed a historic Cold War upset, but the moment was soon turned from sport to politics. A former FBI chief and a sitting president both reached out, asking the athletes to attend high‑profile events that carried heavy national implic

crypto

Bitcoin’s Price Trap Stops Buyers From Moving Forward

February 24, 2026

The market is stuck in a cycle where many people hesitate to buy Bitcoin, even when it seems like a good deal. Nearly nine million coins—almost half of all Bitcoin in circulation—are currently trading below the price at which their owners originally bought them. If you look back to a recent di

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High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

February 24, 2026

Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title

technology

Hidden Bias in AI Advice: How Clicks Can Steer Your Choices

February 24, 2026

Artificial‑intelligence helpers are useful for quick answers, from picking software to diagnosing aches. Yet a new form of cyber trickery can sway those same tools toward biased suggestions. Researchers at Microsoft Security discovered that when users click a “summarize with AI” button on certain s

Home Depot’s 2025 Numbers and Future Outlook

$15 Million Deal Shakes UFC Pay Scale

Snowstorm Aftermath: Power, Flights and New Challenges

Data Centers on the Move: Why Texas Is Set to Lead

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

Hockey Stars, Politics and a Sudden Invite

Bitcoin’s Price Trap Stops Buyers From Moving Forward

High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

Hidden Bias in AI Advice: How Clicks Can Steer Your Choices

$15 Million Deal Shakes UFC Pay Scale