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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Execution Marks First 2026 Death in Oklahoma

Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead at 10:19 CT after a three‑drug injection in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He had been convicted for killing two men in a drive‑by shooting back in 2006, an act that began with a fight at an Oklahoma City nightclub. The incident started when Simpson and

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Heartfelt Help: Family of Late Actor Rises Over $1 Million

A fundraising page for the family of a well‑known actor who passed away last week has now collected more than one million dollars. The campaign was started by close friends and lists the actor’s wife as the main beneficiary. A generous supporter, a popular actress, is giving $2, 500 each month to

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

USA Chooses Top Goalie for Olympic Kickoff

Team USA’s hockey squad has settled on its main netminder for the opening Olympic match against Latvia. The decision came after a solid showing at last year’s 4 Nations Face‑Off, where the goalie helped secure second place. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his pick as “elite” and expressed full confidenc

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A New Start? F1 Drivers Fight for Safer Beginnings

The world of Formula 1 is buzzing with talks about changing the way races begin. Drivers and teams say the current start process is risky, especially with the new 2026 cars. During early tests, drivers struggled to launch quickly. They must keep the turbo ready for about ten seconds and avo

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Family Talk Can Boost Workplace Honesty

Employees who see bad things happening at work matter a lot. They can stop the problem from getting worse. Most studies look only inside the office to see why people speak up or stay silent. A new idea is that talking about what happens at work with family can change how people act. Think of it lik

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Jessie Diggins Wins Olympic Bronze While Battling Pain

The United States skier Jessie Diggins finished third in the women’s 10‑kilometer freestyle at the Winter Games, adding a bronze medal to her growing Olympic collection. Despite suffering a rib injury earlier in the competition, she pushed through the course and crossed the line with a time that

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

Minneapolis is no longer the quiet city many thought it was. A few blocks can feel normal, but behind that calm a tense watch is happening every day. Federal agents show up in plain clothes and blend into neighborhoods, making people feel watched even though they are not everywhere at once. The fear

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Cleveland Crushes Wizards With Scoring Fireworks

The arena was buzzing with new posters and a sold‑out crowd that felt like the city was celebrating itself. The game marked the first night of a new era for Cleveland, and the energy was electric when James Harden’s name rang out over the speakers. Cleveland didn’t let the hype turn into a flu

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