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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok's New Tools for Entertainment and Books

TikTok is making waves in Europe with new ad features tailored for entertainment marketers. The platform is introducing Streaming Ads and New Title Launch, both designed to boost engagement and sales. Streaming Ads uses AI to show users content they might like based on their past activity. This ad

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Feb 13 2026SCIENCE

Cracking the Code: How Tech Helps Farmers Grow Better Beef

In the southeastern US, raising beef cattle is a big deal. Farmers need to understand how grass grows, how cows eat, and how these things work together. It's a complex puzzle. To make sense of it all, scientists use math models. These models help predict how much cows can gain weight each day when t

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Feb 13 2026CRIME

Local Sheriff's Choice Slows Down FBI's Help in Missing Person Case

A local sheriff's decision to use a private lab instead of the FBI's resources is causing delays in solving the case of a missing elderly woman. The FBI wanted to analyze key evidence, like a glove and DNA samples, at their advanced lab in Virginia. But the Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, chose to

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Young Minds Locked Up: The Mental Health Crisis in Juvenile Detention

A recent congressional report highlights a troubling trend: kids with mental health issues are being held in juvenile detention centers instead of receiving proper care. This isn't a new problem, but it's one that's getting more attention. About half of the juvenile detention facilities surveyed ad

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Vaccines: A Shield for Nations

Vaccines are not just about health; they are a matter of national security. This is the strong message from a top global health leader. He warns that growing anti-vaccine feelings around the world could make it harder to fight future pandemics. The leader is Richard Hatchett. He heads the Coalition

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Big Beer Wins in Tough Times

AB InBev, the world's biggest brewer, just shared some good news. They made more money than expected in the last quarter of 2025. This is a big deal because beer sales have been struggling lately. People are buying less beer. Why? Maybe because they don't have much money. Or maybe the weather has be

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Laser Weapons and El Paso Airport Chaos

A recent incident near El Paso airport in Texas has sparked a lot of questions. The U. S. military used a laser weapon to stop drones. This caused a big problem. The airport had to close for many hours. This left people confused and upset. The laser weapon is called Locust. It was made by a company

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Must-Have TV Apps for Sports Lovers

Sports fans have many options to watch games and matches online. But it's not easy to find the right apps. No single app has everything. So, it's important to pick the best ones. YouTube TV is a popular choice. It costs $83 a month. But new users can get discounts. It has major sports networks like

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

New Faces, New Roles: UVA Football Shakes Up Coaching Staff

UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Nevada's Fight for Fair Play in School Sports

In Nevada, a heated debate is unfolding over a proposed change to school sports. The state's governor, Joe Lombardo, is pushing for a vote in 2026 that would restrict transgender girls from competing in female sports. He argues this is about fairness and safety for girls. But not everyone agrees. A

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