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Feb 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ring Stops Working With Flock Over Privacy Concerns

Ring has ended a short partnership with the surveillance company Flock, which had planned to let home‑security cameras share footage with police. The decision came after a review that found the integration would need far more effort than expected, and no customer videos were ever sent to Flock. T

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

New Orleans Moves Fast: A Fresh Start for the City

The mayor and her team are already making changes that people want. They fixed street lights in the East, made sure the police budget is fully paid, and began a new streets program in Tremé. These moves show that the city cares about improving neighborhoods. Yet outside the city, national politics

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Culver City: A Blend of Hollywood History and Modern Life

In the heart of Culver City, history and today meet in unexpected ways. The streets echo with echoes from the 1938 film “The Wizard of Oz, ” filmed right on Sony Pictures Studios’ grounds. Nearby, the century‑old Culver Hotel once welcomed the Munchkins who helped bring that classic to life. Walkin

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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 2026SPORTS

Kids Soccer Injuries: Why Growth Matters

In soccer, growing kids face unique injury risks that adults do not. A new study shows that the way a child’s body changes can lead to problems that are different from those seen in older players. The research points out that a child’s bones, muscles and joints are still developing, which makes c

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Playful Ideas for Sports All-Star Games

The idea of splitting teams in big sports shows is not new. A league may divide its stars by a quirky rule, such as matching last names to letters of the alphabet. Some fans see this as a fun twist; others worry it could hurt competition or create confusion. Other sports have tried unusual twists t

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Penn State Faces Ohio State in Big Wrestling Showdown

The Nittany Lions are set to meet Ohio State, the nation’s top team, on Friday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The match will be shown on Big Ten Network and starts at 7 p. m. Penn State’s wrestling squad has finished the season undefeated, boasting a 13‑0 record and 7‑0 in conference play. Ohio Stat

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Prologue Partners With Spy‑Writer David McCloskey for New Projects

David McCloskey, the former CIA analyst who turned his experience into bestselling spy novels, has signed an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. The deal gives the independent studio rights to adapt his current and future books into film and television, with McClos

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Quiet Town Stands Together After Tragedy

In the small community of Tumbler Ridge, located deep in British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains, leaders from across Canada gathered to honor those lost in a recent shooting that shocked the nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with opposition figures Pierre Poilievre and Yves‑François Blanchet, pu

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Bangladesh’s New Leader Promises Big Changes

The Bangladesh National Party has taken control after a long wait, winning a strong majority in last week’s elections. Tarique Rahman, son of the party’s founder, is expected to become prime minister and bring a fresh direction after two decades out of office. Rahman’s campaign slogan, “Bangladesh

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