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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 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 President Donald Trump threatened Monday to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the US and Canada, again lashing out at his country’s northern neighbor over a range of economic issues as the rift between Washington and ...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/gordie-howe-bridge-canada-trump-threat-intl-hnk For two hours inside a classified Congressional hearing last week, Republican and Democrat Senators grew increasingly exasperated as officials from the FBI, the National Security Agency and other agencies refused to say whether th...
https://cnn.com/2026/02/09/politics/fisa-section-702-renewal-classified-hearing-frustration
Economy
We’ll get a first look Wednesday at the state of the US job market as 2026 kicked off, as well as a clearer picture of hiring in 2025.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/economy/us-jobs-report-january-preview-revisions US consumers unexpectedly held their spending steady in December as the labor market stagnated and feelings about the economy slipped.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/business/retail-sales-december Explore how California's jock tax drastically reduces Super Bowl players' earnings, revealing a hidden financial burden.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/10/the-most-disgusting-thing-about-the-super-bowl-may-not-have-been-the-halftime-show-n4949339 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
Tech
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/
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https://rollcall.com/category/fintech/ In January, our team of editors tried a wide range of products, including kitchen essentials that’ll last for years and hydrating skin care products to stay moisturized in the cold weather.
https://cnn.com/cnn-underscored/home/editor-favorite-products-january-2026 Explores why legacy media's revenue model failed and the impact of internet measurement on journalism.
https://pjmedia.com/jamie-wilson/2026/02/10/the-presss-revenue-myth-why-the-business-model-failed-n4949343
Sports
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/ 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 Explore how TPUSA's halftime show challenges the NFL's Super Bowl business model and its cultural impact.
https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2026/02/10/will-next-years-tpusa-halftime-show-destory-the-nfls-business-model-n4949334 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 Explore how California's jock tax drastically reduces Super Bowl players' earnings, revealing a hidden financial burden.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/10/the-most-disgusting-thing-about-the-super-bowl-may-not-have-been-the-halftime-show-n4949339
Space
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/ 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 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/ 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/
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