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Some athletes at the Milano Cortina Games speaking out on the complications of representing the US abroad are facing hostility from home
https://guardian.co.uk/sport/2026/feb/10/pride-and-unease-us-winter-olympians-navigate-politics-patriotism-and-trump-attacks Exploring the parallels between the Epstein List controversy and McCarthyism's impact on politics and public perception.
https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2026/02/10/the-epstein-list-is-the-new-mccarthyism-n4949357 In some two dozen cases stemming from President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota that CNN has reviewed, federal judges appointed to the bench by Democrats and Republicans have had to use terms like “contempt...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/judges-contempt-justice-department-minnesota The heads of ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and US Citizenship and Immigration Services faced tough questions during a congressional committee hearing on Tuesday.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/ice-hearing-immigration-takeaways CNN’s Kaitlan Collins analyzes the bigger implications of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently confirming interactions with Jeffrey Epstein on the convicted sex offender’s Caribbean island in 2012–even as he insisted t...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/video/how-epstein-files-are-far-reaching-within-trump-administration-digvid-vrtc
Economy
Doritos' creator-led Super Bowl campaign, DoorDash's "Beef 101" social media push with 50 Cent and several influencers and MrBeast's $1 million giveaway with live shopping platform Whatnot are some of this week's creator economy h...
https://adage.com/influencers-creators/aa-trends-doritos-doordash-whatnot/ “We will prioritise the sustainability of fiscal policy. We will ensure necessary investments. Public and private sectors must invest. We will build a strong and resilient economy.”
https://humanevents.com/2026/02/09/conservative-japanese-pm-sanae-takaichi-wins-massive-majority-in-landslide-election Concerns about electricity bills and local impacts are fueling bipartisan opposition to the massive data centers that power the digital economy, from cloud services to AI chatbots. In Wisconsin, as in other states, the tussles are...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0204/data-centers-AI-electricity-costs GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy Tech moguls like Zuckerberg flee California amid proposed wealth tax and political climate under Gov. Newsom.
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/02/10/another-one-bites-the-dust-tech-billionaire-latest-to-flee-newsoms-golden-state-for-even-sunnier-climes-n2199013
Tech
Ad Age takes a look at the role of the AI strategist, which recently emerged and is now gaining steam.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-inside-the-strategist-role/ To get a clearer picture of the range of applications, Ad Age spoke with teams behind three recent account wins: Tropicana, Spectrum and Bayer.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-agency-reviews/ MCP, AdCP, large language models, chatbots—test your knowledge of the latest trends in AI and advertising.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-readiness-quiz/ As OpenAI’s advertising product launches in ChatGPT, with Omnicom Media and Dentsu among the early participants, the platform aims to prove that paid sponsorships belong in AI chats.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-chatgpt-ads-start-agencies-interest/ Led by Omnicom, holding companies cast a wide net, while independents grabbed attention with standout work on advertising’s biggest night.
https://adage.com/super-bowl/aa-agency-takeaways-anomaly-mother-omnicom-translation-isle-of-any/
Sports
Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us From a Georgia Starbucks encounter to NFL Super Bowl glory: the inspiring rise of coach Mike Macdonald.
https://pjmedia.com/sarah-anderson/2026/02/10/from-a-georgia-starbucks-to-the-super-bowl-the-coach-no-one-saw-coming-n4949345 Analysis of Team USA athletes' scripted messaging at 2026 Winter Olympics amid patriotism controversy.
https://pjmedia.com/tim-o-brien/2026/02/10/were-those-team-usa-snowflakes-scripted-when-they-blew-off-american-patriotism-n4949344 A critical analysis of TPUSA's halftime show and its failure to engage young conservatives effectively.
https://pjmedia.com/ashleymccully/2026/02/09/tpusa-halftime-show-ruled-a-fumble-n4949291 Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/
Space
Anthropic won the AI battle, but there was plenty else to enjoy on a strong night for advertising.
https://adage.com/super-bowl/aa-best-creative-ads-coinbase-squarespace-anthropic/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
https://iafrica.com/category/community/ From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/ Russia develops a plasma-powered rocket booster aiming to reach Mars in 30 days, revolutionizing space travel efficiency.
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2026/02/10/the-future-is-now-russia-building-a-plasma-powered-booster-that-could-reach-mars-in-30-days-n4949337
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