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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 2026SPORTS

Grand Blanc Schools Dive Into Charity

Grand Blanc students and teachers made a big splash for a good cause. On February 10, about one hundred people gathered at Don Batchelor Field to jump into cold water and raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The event, called the Polar Plunge, is a popular fundraiser that encourages ever

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Vaping Habits Among Mexican‑American College Students: A Fresh Look

The study explores why many Mexican‑American students in college vape, using a well-known psychology framework that looks at how people learn from each other and their surroundings. Researchers gathered stories and observations to see how personal confidence, beliefs about vaping, and expectations o

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Simple Ways Doctors Can Reduce Patient Work in Older Care

Older patients who face many illnesses often feel overworked by their treatment plans. This extra effort can hurt how well they live and follow doctors’ advice. Doctors must therefore focus on easing this burden, but it is not clear which doctors do this best. A new study set out to create a quic

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Social Factors Shape Cancer Treatment Results

Paragraphs 1. The way people live, where they live, and who they are can change how well cancer treatments work. This is especially true for a new kind of medicine called immune checkpoint inhibitors, or ICIs. 2. Scientists often ask patients how they feel after treatment using tools calle

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at the age of 48. He had been fighting colorectal cancer, a battle he openly discussed in a December interview. He described the journey as incredibly challenging, requiring immense patience, discipline, and strength. Despite the

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

A Critical Look at America's Moral Crossroads

In 2026, a well-known writer, David Brooks, penned his final column. He painted a grim picture of America's current state. Brooks argued that the country had become meaner and more pessimistic. He also claimed that global populism was turning America into a ruthless nation. Brooks believed that disi

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Soccer Dad's Wild Ride: From Millions to FBI Whistleblower

A new movie is in the works that sounds like it could be a wild ride. It's based on a book called "American Huckster. " The story is about a regular guy from New York who was a stay-at-home dad. He loved soccer and had a pretty normal life. But then, he did something crazy. He found a way to make mi

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Crypto CEO's Downfall: A Tale of Greed and Consequences

Braden Karony, the former head of SafeMoon, is now facing a long stretch behind bars. A judge handed him an 8-year-and-4-month sentence for stealing millions from his own company. This wasn't a small-time scam. Karony took $9 million from SafeMoon's liquidity pool to fund his fancy lifestyle. He bou

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Young People Prefer Crypto Over Banks

Young folks today are not big fans of traditional banks. They trust crypto more. This is a big deal for banks. A recent study shows that Gen Z and millennials trust crypto almost five times more than older generations. About one in five young people don't trust banks much. But most baby boomers stil

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