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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Restaurant Faces Repeated Health Failures

A North Syracuse eatery has once again fallen short of health standards after a recent inspection. The Onondaga County Health Department found several serious violations, many of which had been reported in earlier checks. The restaurant’s repeated shortcomings suggest a pattern that raises concerns

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Twist in the Cross Series: Matthew Lillard Steps Into a Billionaire Role

A fresh season of the crime drama that follows Alex Cross is already streaming on Prime Video. In this installment, actor Matthew Lillard joins the cast as Lance Durand, a wealthy businessman who begins receiving ominous death threats. The plot pushes Cross and his partner Kayla to protect Durand wh

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Cartel Drones Spark Tension Over Airspace

A sudden stop of flights at El Paso airport last night made clear how much cartels rely on cheap drones. The closure was blamed by U. S. officials on a drone that entered U. S. airspace from Mexico, but other sources say the real reason was a nearby test of a laser‑based anti‑drone system that co

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Workers, Their Choices, and the Limits of Abortion Care

The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating a Music Mentor Who Shaped Lives

Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Staying Active or Sitting Still: What the Genes Say About Lung Health

People around the world struggle with lung diseases that cause many deaths. Scientists are trying to understand if how much we move or sit affects the risk of getting these illnesses. A new study used a genetic method called Mendelian randomization to investigate the link between physical acti

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kennedy Center Faces Staff Cuts Amid Upcoming Closure

The Kennedy Center is getting a big makeover, but not everyone is happy about it. The performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is set to close its doors in early July for a two-year renovation. This means big changes for the staff. The center's president, Richard Grenell, sent a memo saying that m

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Greenland's Mining Potential: A Double-Edged Sword

Greenland, a vast island with a small population, is sitting on a treasure trove of rare earth minerals. These minerals are crucial for technologies like wind turbines, electric vehicles, and advanced military systems. The U. S. has shown interest in tapping into these resources, seeing it as a way

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers: A Growing Concern for Illinois

Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p

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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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