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Feb 12 2026CRIME

A Political Argument Turns Violent: Teen Left Injured

In Wilmington, Illinois, a heated debate about politics took a dark turn when a 47-year-old woman, Tara Heine, allegedly attacked a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which happened on Super Bowl Sunday, left the teenager with visible injuries and Heine facing serious charges. Heine has been in and ou

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Primary: Who Will Pull the Ticket?

The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Red Bull’s Verstappen Dominates Bahrain Pre‑Season Test

Verstappen was the first driver to take the Bahrain International Circuit after a long break, and he stayed on top for the entire morning session. The 2024 pre‑season test is the first of two three‑day runs, and all 11 teams are back after Williams missed the previous event in Barcelona. The test

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Heartbreak in Bohodukhiv: A Drone Strike Leaves a Family Devastated

In the quiet town of Bohodukhiv, about 60 kilometres west of Kharkiv, a tragedy unfolded when a Russian drone struck a house that had become a refuge for a Ukrainian family. The attack claimed the lives of three young children – two boys, one year old each, and a girl, two years old – along with the

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

New Names, New Rules: How IBD Drugs Get Their Labels

The world of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments has grown fast, making it hard to keep track of what each drug is. Doctors need clear names so they can prescribe safely, monitor side effects, talk to colleagues abroad, and help patients understand their medicines. In 1953 the World Healt

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Bondi Faces Capitol Hill Over DOJ Shifts

Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Father Sentenced Over Daughter’s Hong Kong Activism

A 69‑year‑old man in Hong Kong was found guilty of trying to tap into a life insurance policy belonging to his daughter, an American activist who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington. The case is the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s new national security law, which was enacted a ye

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Big Moves in the AI‑Hit Stocks

Barclays released a report that shows how companies seen as lagging behind AI are losing value fast. The decline is so sharp that an activist investor, known for buying stakes in struggling firms, may be stepping in. Barclays says the sharp drop creates chances in software, media, internet and

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Takes a Pause on Splitting Up to Focus on Turning Things Around

Kraft Heinz has decided to stop work on its planned split, saying the problems it faces can be fixed. The new chief executive, Steve Cahillane, who joined last year, said the company’s main goal is to get back on a profitable growth path. He added that all attention must stay on the operating plan a

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Storm Leaves a Trail of Fallen Trees in the South

The winter storm that hit the southern states last month left more than just shattered roofs and broken power lines; it also toppled countless trees that had stood for generations. In Nashville, a quiet blue cottage and its green yard were once a refuge for old trees that had survived the city’s gro

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