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Software stocks are under renewed pressure as the IGV ETF tests a key technical support level; a BTIG strategist warns that repeated tests increase the odds of a breakdown, with high‑profile names like Okta, Snowflake, Zscaler, Palantir and ServiceNow down sharply, suggesting the sector could fall further even as broader tech dynamics remain mixed (semiconductors showing strength while software underperforms).
BuzzFeed compiles Reddit-type anecdotes about 21 jobs that pay surprisingly well, many without a degree—from poker dealers and train conductors to funeral-industry roles, MRI technologists, nursing-home administrators, UPS drivers, and plumbers—illustrating six-figure potential through skilled trades, seniority, or specialization, often with long hours and overtime.
A light-up C-3PO head from The Empire Strikes Back sold for $1,058,400 (including buyer’s premium) at Propstore’s spring memorabilia live auction, the event’s top lot as the sale has grossed about $6.5 million so far; the piece is the only known C-3PO head from the film to reach the collectors market.
Live updates from the 2026 NCAA women's tournament second round show close finishes and strong performances as Louisville edges Alabama 69-68, TCU outlasts Washington 62-59 in OT, Texas steamrolls Oregon 100-58 with Madison Booker dropping 40, and other results including Duke over Baylor, LSU over Texas Tech, Minnesota over Ole Miss, Michigan over NC State, North Carolina over Maryland, Illinois over Colorado, and Oklahoma State over Princeton, all while bracket trackers report hundreds of perfect brackets still alive as the Sweet 16 approaches.
Arizona is a heavy favorite over LIU in the NCAA tournament first round, with top bets centering on Shadrak Lasu over 5.5 rebounds and a same‑game parlay featuring Lasu rebounds and Jamal Fuller points; LIU +30.5 is also highlighted as a live betting option.
Oil prices jumped after reports of the first attacks on Iran’s oil and gas facilities, with Brent crude up about 5% near $109 a barrel and WTI around $98, while European natural gas surged and U.S. gasoline prices hit their highest in roughly two and a half years as markets price in a longer disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, say they’re prepared to defeat the GOP’s voting-ID bill as Republicans aim to move forward with the House-passed measure, triggering a lengthy debate and likely a 60-vote filibuster fight; options include attaching the bill to must-pass legislation like funding or surveillance reauthorization.
The Big Ten released its 2025-26 All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg was named Player of the Year by both coaches and media. Aday Mara earned Defensive Player of the Year, Keaton Wagler of Illinois was Freshman of the Year, and Braden Frager of Nebraska took Sixth Man of the Year. Fred Hoiberg (Nebraska) was Coach of the Year per the coaches, while Dusty May (Michigan) earned Coach of the Year honors from the media. Sharif Chambliss of Wisconsin won the Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year Award. Nineteen Sportsmanship Award honorees were recognized. The announcement includes First, Second, and Third Team selections, plus All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams, with unanimous selections highlighted in ALL CAPS as part of the presentation.
Palantir publicly enlists former employees to rejoin, using a Lord of the Rings–themed pitch that they’ll be on a plane day one and coding on meaningful deployments within hours. The outreach comes amid increased scrutiny of AI use in government and the military, and follows Palantir’s expanding government work (US Army contracts up to $10B, DHS $1B). The company hasn’t disclosed compensation details or how large a hiring push this represents, and it’s unclear if this signals a broader recruitment effort.
Minnesota lawmakers, with law enforcement and the Department of Commerce, introduced HF3642 to ban crypto ATMs that accept cash and debit cards after 70 fraud complaints totaling more than $540,000 in 2025, including a case where an elderly resident reportedly gave half her monthly income to scammers; supporters say refunds are limited (about 48% of complaints) and fraud remains a problem, while crypto platforms argue existing safeguards should suffice.
As Trump heads to the State of the Union, voters show waning trust in his handling of the economy despite boasting about the stock market, while Zelenskyy grows frustrated by stalled peace talks in year five of the Russia-Ukraine war; the piece also highlights Stephen Miller’s expanding remit in the White House.
The government is planning a reform of England’s SEND system, aiming to broaden inclusive mainstream support while grappling with funding shortfalls and a growing trust deficit around Education Health and Care Plans, with ministers pledging not to remove current entitlements as details are refined.
A reader asks how to cope with her husband’s increasingly rigid, rule-bound diet that has improved his health numbers but made meals nearly unbearable and shared eating nearly impossible. The columnist flags the risk of an eating-disorder mindset like orthorexia and recommends couples seek a registered dietitian together to reframe meals and consider practical compromises (e.g., flexible portions or individual cooking) so they can eat together without sacrificing health goals.
Democrats are pressuring a bipartisan digital assets bill to include ethics guardrails after a $500 million Abu Dhabi–backed investment in a Trump-linked crypto venture provoked fresh concerns, setting up a high-stakes clash with the White House and Republicans who want to move the bill forward. Speakers like Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Adam Schiff say ethics provisions must apply to Trump as to any other federal employee, while Republicans signal willingness to negotiate but largely defer to the White House. The outcome hinges on securing Democratic votes and resolving a separate banking-crypto lobbying dispute as the bill’s fate heads to the Senate floor.
A CIPS survey warns that rising transport, energy and raw-material costs, along with soaring freight rates, could push up prices for computers, electronics and transport equipment in 2026 as volatility and cracks in global trade persist; 22% of respondents reported cost increases above 10% by end-2025, with Dell and Lenovo already raising prices.