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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Hugo Ekitike Turns Prediction Into Reality

Gary Neville, a former defender turned TV voice, once debated the fate of new Premier League forwards during the off‑season. He had doubted whether Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s recent sign from Frankfurt, would hit the mark right away. Yet the French striker has scored 15 goals this season, including t

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

New Doctors Join Oswego Health’s Fulton Office

Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Life Shattered in a Quiet Mountain Town

A small community high in the Rockies is still trying to find its footing after a brutal event that took nine lives, including eight children. The tragedy began at a family home where the suspect, an 18‑year‑old who had been receiving mental health support from police, first turned a gun on her m

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Uvira’s Slow Comeback After Battle

The town of Uvira, on the border with Burundi and a key trading spot by Lake Tanganyika, is slowly regaining life after a brief occupation. In December, fighters from the AFC/M23 group took control of Uvira and left a week later when pressure from the United States pushed them out. This allowed Cong

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Immigrants Face the Brunt When a Country Looks for an Enemy Inside

The United States has poured billions into programs that target people who are not born in the country. Many of those efforts aim at individuals who, like the writer, have lived here for decades and hold American citizenship. The funds go into sending federal officers to cities, searching neighborho

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

A Call to Reject a Dangerous Nominee

The U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will soon hear from Jeremy Carl, a Trump appointee for a senior State Department post that shapes U. S. policy at the United Nations and other global bodies. The role, called assistant secretary of state for international organizations, is crucial for han

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

A New Voice in Utah Says Bigotry Is Not Just an Opinion

The state’s leaders are debating bills that could deny housing, teaching jobs, and health care to transgender people. The proposals would also stop public insurance from covering gender‑affirming treatments. These laws, introduced this year, raise concerns about fairness and safety for many resident

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑ca

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Bruno Retailleau Sets Sights on 2027 Presidency

A new player is stepping up for France’s next presidential race. Bruno Retailleau, who led the interior ministry last year, has announced he will run in 2027. The 65‑year‑old comes from a long line of conservative politicians in western France. Retailleau’s time as interior minister was sho

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

County Leaders Show Teamwork Despite Politics

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met at the community college to talk about how they will keep services running if federal money shrinks. The meeting was friendly and full of back‑and‑forth between the three members, who come from different parties. The chair, Jamila Winder, said the

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