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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

What's Next for Restaurant Business Loans?

Whole business securitizations (WBS) are a big deal in the restaurant industry. They help businesses get loans by bundling together their future earnings. But these loans come with a deadline, called an anticipated repayment date (ARD). This is when the business must pay back the loan, usually by ge

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Father of Three Marines Wins Deportation Case

A judge in California has ended a deportation lawsuit against a man who is the father of three U. S. Marines. The case began when immigration officers stopped him while he was trimming weeds near a restaurant in Santa Ana. They handcuffed him and sent him to a detention center, then started de

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland Streets Inspire the Simpsons Family

The next episode of the longest‑running U. S. primetime series airs on Sunday, marking its 800th episode. The show’s famous family finds themselves in Philadelphia for this milestone, yet the roots of many characters run much farther west, deep in Portland, Ore. The creator grew up there and drew

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Heartfelt Help: Family of Late Actor Rises Over $1 Million

A fundraising page for the family of a well‑known actor who passed away last week has now collected more than one million dollars. The campaign was started by close friends and lists the actor’s wife as the main beneficiary. A generous supporter, a popular actress, is giving $2, 500 each month to

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

A school bus that was transporting the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball squad hit a ditch on a quiet highway near Twin Lakes, Iowa. The vehicle flipped over and caused serious injuries to everyone on board except for one fatality. The incident happened early in the morning, with no other car

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A New Start? F1 Drivers Fight for Safer Beginnings

The world of Formula 1 is buzzing with talks about changing the way races begin. Drivers and teams say the current start process is risky, especially with the new 2026 cars. During early tests, drivers struggled to launch quickly. They must keep the turbo ready for about ten seconds and avo

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

In the world of mental health, doctors often rely on people telling them how much they drink. This can be tricky because memories and honesty are not always perfect. A new approach uses tiny gadgets that sit on the skin to detect alcohol molecules as they leave the body. The devices read chemical si

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Race of Speed and Mishaps at Bahrain Test

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led the pack during the second morning of Bahrain’s pre‑season test. He clocked a 1m34. 273s lap, beating McLaren’s Lando Norris by four-tenths of a second. Norris set his best time on medium tyres, while Leclerc ran softs throughout the session. The British driver finishe

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

Minneapolis is no longer the quiet city many thought it was. A few blocks can feel normal, but behind that calm a tense watch is happening every day. Federal agents show up in plain clothes and blend into neighborhoods, making people feel watched even though they are not everywhere at once. The fear

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