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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Learning the Coast at Fort Ross

The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr

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Feb 13 2026CRIME

Reexamining a 90s Tragedy: New Theory Suggests Murder

An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed. The team brought in a specialist who has handle

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Investor Boosts Energy Tech Company

Volue, a company that makes software for power systems, has added TA Associates to its group of investors. The move comes after Volue sharpened its focus on energy over the last year and a half, selling off parts that were not core to its mission. The firm now concentrates on tools for power trad

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at ICE and the Cost to Communities

The new poll shows that about two‑thirds of Americans now view ICE, the federal immigration agency, with suspicion. This shift comes after a recent shooting in Minneapolis and is tied to how some politicians and the media talk about immigration enforcement. Many voters originally supported str

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

US and Taiwan Team Up to Make Trade Easier

The US and Taiwan have just made a big trade deal. This deal makes things cheaper to buy and sell between the two places. Taiwan will cut down on taxes for almost all US goods. They will also buy a lot more stuff from the US. This includes things like gas, airplanes, and power equipment. The deal i

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Mexico Stands by Cuba Amid U. S. Pressure

Two ships from Mexico arrived in Havana Harbor on a Thursday morning. They were loaded with supplies to help people in Cuba. This happened after the U. S. said it would punish countries that send oil to Cuba. One of the ships, the Papaloapan, had big packages on its deck. It sailed past the old El

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Feb 13 2026CELEBRITIES

How Halle Berry's Sticky Notes Led to Love

Halle Berry, known for her roles in action-packed films, has a surprising story about how she met her partner, Van Hunt. It all started with sticky notes and a lot of patience. Berry shared that she spent years writing down what she wanted in a partner. She was very specific about the qualities she

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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big AI Upgrade: What's New and Who Can Use It?

Google has just given its Gemini 3 Deep Think model a serious boost. This isn't just a minor update; it's a major improvement, especially for tasks like science, coding, research, and engineering. The upgraded model is now available in the Gemini app, but only for those with a Google AI Ultra subscr

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Staying Active: A Simple Way to Feel Better as You Age

People are living longer these days. But just living longer isn't enough. It's important to live well too. One way to do this is by staying active. It's not just about looking good. It's about feeling good too. When older adults move their bodies, they also start to feel better about themselves. Th

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