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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Patent Tying Fight Ends in Big Loss for Ingevity

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit kept an $85 million judgment against Ingevity, a company that tried to defend itself with a patent‑misuse argument. The dispute began when Ingevity sold its carbon‑filtering technology for cars and bundled the license with other items that were not protected

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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 2026EDUCATION

New Board Member Aims to Strengthen Highland Schools

John Ross recently joined the board of education for Highland Local Schools, bringing a fresh outlook and a focus on solid leadership. He emphasizes the importance of listening to parents, teachers, and students while steering the district toward academic success. Ross wants the board to stay financ

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Kyrgyzstan’s Power Shift: A New Face in Security

The chair of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament stepped down on Thursday, and several people who had supported the former head of security were taken into custody. This move comes after President Sadyr Japarov decided to remove the former security chief, Kamchybek Tashiev, who had been a key ally of his. Th

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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 2026CELEBRITIES

Cane‑Party: A 30‑Year Celebration That Turns Super Bowl Week Into a Celebrity Hangout

Raising Cane’s marked its 30th birthday by turning San Francisco into a celebrity playground during Super Bowl week. The owner, Todd Graves, invited athletes, actors and pop stars to a series of events that ran from a pre‑party at Charmaine’s on Saturday night, through a brunch at Villon on Sunday m

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

Half‑Million by Forty: How Few Reach It

Most people think that having half a million dollars in net worth by age 40 is common, but data shows it’s actually rare. Only a little over ten percent of Americans aged 18 to 39 have reached that milestone, while the median net worth for this group is closer to $178, 000. So if you haven’t hit the

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Minnesota’s Immigration Agent Pull‑Back: A Shift in Enforcement

A new phase has begun for immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Earlier this year, a large group of armed agents—about 3, 000 people—was sent to Minneapolis and surrounding areas under a program called Operation Metro Surge. These agents wore face masks and military‑style uniforms, sparking pr

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Apple News Faces FTC Scrutiny Over Alleged Bias

The U. S. Federal Trade Commission has expressed worry about claims that Apple News favours left‑leaning outlets while sidelining conservative voices. In a letter to Apple’s chief executive, the FTC chair explained that the agency cannot force companies to adopt any political stance or organise n

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Hugo Ekitike Turns Prediction Into Reality

Gary Neville, a former defender turned TV voice, once debated the fate of new Premier League forwards during the off‑season. He had doubted whether Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s recent sign from Frankfurt, would hit the mark right away. Yet the French striker has scored 15 goals this season, including t

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