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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

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

New Play Hub Opens and High‑Speed Internet Arrives

A fresh entertainment spot is set to welcome visitors on March 7. The Clubhouse Family Fun Centre, built by Nittany Valley Sports Centre, will offer a mix of arcade titles and virtual reality adventures. Among its attractions is a first‑in‑North America six‑person VR starship that guides players thr

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Hangout Below The Forge

In late January, a new spot opened in downtown Salem’s historic building known as The Forge. The venue sits on the basement floor at 285 Liberty St. NE and offers a relaxed space for gatherings of all kinds. The owner, Nat Borchers, runs Back Line Real Estate and co‑owns The Forge. He used to play

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

When Respect Becomes a Service

A Chinese gig‑app that let people pay for someone to bow at Lunar New Year celebrations was shut down after users complained. The service showed a worker in orange, kneeling before an elderly couple, and many people found the idea offensive. Critics said turning filial piety into a paid act hurt

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A New Way to Tackle Empty Homes in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Inter Milan Weighs Selling French Forward for Summer Budget Boost

Inter Milan is looking at the possibility of parting with French striker Marcus Thuram to help fund major upgrades during the upcoming transfer window. The club’s leadership has been discussing how best to build a stronger squad for next season, and Thuram’s departure could bring in a large sum of m

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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

California’s Jail Death Review: A Promise Gone Cold

A new law was meant to shine a light on deaths that happen in county jails. The idea was simple: an independent office would look into every case, tell families what happened, and make sure mistakes were fixed. But a year after the law went live, no single review has been finished. The problem star

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