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Feb 12 2026WEATHER

Sunshine Ahead: Warm Days and Light Rain

Today feels cold and windy, but it’s not too bad. The next few days bring a gentler weather pattern with some showers. Temperatures dip slightly on Thursday, hitting highs in the upper 30s and lows around the low 20s. After that, the heat climbs again as we head toward the weekend. Valentine’s Day

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Feb 12 2026RELIGION

A Clash Over Hate: Conservative Panel Member Fired

A recent hearing on antisemitism turned heated, leading to the removal of a panel member. Carrie Prejean Boller, known for her conservative views, was kicked out of the federal Religious Liberty Commission. She had been defending Candace Owens, a commentator accused of spreading antisemitic ideas.

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

A Heartfelt Goodbye: Stacy Keibler Remembers James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek, the actor who stole hearts as Dawson Leery in the late '90s, left this world at just 48. His passing has left a void, but not without a flood of memories and tributes. Stacy Keibler, a WWE Hall of Famer, shared her own touching story. She spent Van Der Beek's last days with him

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Italy's Bold Move to Block Migrant Boats: What's Really Going On?

Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Oregon's Baseball Rivalry Takes a New Swing in Portland

The Oregon Ducks baseball team is stepping up their game after a standout season. They just won their first-ever Big Ten Championship and are now ranked No. 23 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. This puts them in a strong position as they head into the new season. The Ducks are set to face their in-sta

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Jon Jones’ Health Secrets: Why His Rival Thinks He’s Done

A recent clip from a Dirty Boxing event shows Jon Jones telling a fan about severe arthritis and possible hip replacement surgery. The video was filmed without his knowledge, which has sparked debate. Daniel Cormier, a former opponent, is skeptical that Jones was unaware of the recording. He argu

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Real‑World Studies Outshine Single‑Arm Trials for Cancer Survival

Experts from European oncology societies and regulatory bodies compared different study designs to see which gives the strongest evidence that a new cancer drug truly improves survival. They used a method called conjoint analysis to score how convincing each study type was under various conditions,

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Feb 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

She‑Ra’s Final Showdown: Why the End of a Streaming Home Matters

She‑Ra and the Princesses of Power, once a beacon for queer storytelling on Netflix, is slated to disappear from the platform on February 21. The show, which wrapped up its five‑season run in May 2020 with a heartfelt kiss between Adora and Catra, will no longer be streamable under its current licen

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Bates on Ice: A Quiet American Journey

Evan Bates grew up in the cold heart of Michigan, where long winters turned lakes into natural rinks. From a young age he practiced alone or with friends, learning balance and rhythm before any coach even noticed. These early hours taught him patience and focus that would later define his competitiv

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Malaria in Congolese Children: What a National Survey Reveals

A new survey across the Democratic Republic of Congo looks closely at how common malaria is among children between six and 59 months old. The study shows that this disease remains the top cause of sickness and death in the country, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers gathere

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