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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Shorter Winters in Great Lakes Cities Signal Rising Temperatures

Scientists have found that winter seasons are getting noticeably shorter in many U. S. cities, especially those near the Great Lakes. The new analysis looked at 245 weather stations across the country and compared data from two time periods: 1970‑1997 and 1998‑2025. In most places, the coldest part

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Adventure in a New Realm

The film steps away from the usual scary Predator story and dives into a fantasy‑style adventure. It feels like a mix of old sword‑and‑sorcery movies and modern space tales. The director has already mentioned inspirations such as Conan and Mad Max, and the result shows echoes of The Mandaloria

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Data‑Driven Skating: How Science Is Shaping the Ice

Lindsay Slater Hannigan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, blends research and coaching to help U. S. Figure Skating athletes reach their peak. She is also in Stamford, Connecticut, where she consults for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast. Her team is small—just a handful o

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Finding Love Beyond the Numbers

In today’s digital world, dating apps can feel like a fast‑paced sales pitch where people compare themselves to items on sale. A researcher who has spent decades studying relationships says this focus on “mate value” is a myth that makes dating feel more like a job than a journey. He argues that rea

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rhea Seehorn’s TV Journey from Crime Dramas to Sci‑Fi

The first time Rhea Seehorn caught viewers’ attention was not on a blockbuster film but in the gritty world of 1990s police procedurals. A small role in a long‑running Baltimore series helped her build a foundation that would later support her breakout performances. The show was known for its realis

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Cartel Drones Spark Tension Over Airspace

A sudden stop of flights at El Paso airport last night made clear how much cartels rely on cheap drones. The closure was blamed by U. S. officials on a drone that entered U. S. airspace from Mexico, but other sources say the real reason was a nearby test of a laser‑based anti‑drone system that co

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Waymo Stumbles Into Hotspot: A Curious Collision

The incident happened on Feb. 7 in the Morningside area of Atlanta, when a Waymo autonomous vehicle entered an active police scene on Cheshire Bridge Road. Police and SWAT teams were already engaged with a barricaded gunman who had just fired shots, wounding two officers. The Waymo cut through a li

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A Fighter’s Roots: The Story Behind Melquizael Costa

Melquizael Costa is 29 years old and has a record of 25 wins and 7 losses. He mixes powerful strikes with smooth submissions, which has earned him a spot in the UFC’s ranked fights. He is about to face Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night 267, a bout that many people see as a real challenge for him. Costa wa

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Workers, Their Choices, and the Limits of Abortion Care

The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he

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