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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 2026POLITICS

A New Book Fair Shows Syria’s Open‑Book Future

The Damascus book fair this month marked a turning point for the country, showing that books once banned are now on shelves and selling well. The event opened after Bashar al‑Assad’s regime fell, reflecting how the new government has changed Syria’s cultural rules. At the fair, readers could find

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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 2026POLITICS

White House Climate Rollback and Minnesota Immigration Shift

President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin will speak at the White House today, announcing a reversal of an Obama‑era climate assessment that had triggered extensive new rules and billions in spending. The decision marks a sharp pivot from past environmental policies, sparking debate over its long‑term

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

New Search Effort Uncovers Clues in Elderly Woman’s Kidnapping

A large team of local police and FBI agents has spread out across the desert near Tucson, Arizona, looking for any signs that could explain what happened to 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie after she disappeared last month. Investigators are now testing a black latex glove found on a road close to her hou

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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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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

New Doctors Join Oswego Health’s Fulton Office

Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac

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