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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

French Ice Dance Wins Spark Debate Over Abuse and Fairness

The recent Paris Olympics have stirred strong reactions in the figure‑skating world. A French ice‑dance pair, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, lifted two gold medals while also celebrating the return of a skater who has faced serious sexual‑abuse allegations. Their teammate, Nikolaj

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

Housing Market Hits a Low: Sales Drop Over 8%

The U. S. housing market faced its toughest month yet, with second‑hand home sales falling more than 8% in January. This sharp decline reflects high prices, a tight supply of homes, and growing uncertainty about the economy. The National Association of Realtors reported that 3. 91 million homes wer

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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 2026POLITICS

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

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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 2026POLITICS

U. S. Boosts AI and Fishing Tech at APEC to Counter China

The United States is stepping up its push for artificial intelligence and maritime monitoring tools at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings held in southern China. This move is part of a larger strategy to keep U. S. influence strong in the region as tensions with China grow. A senior U.

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Melbourne’s Protest Plans for Israel’s President

A group of students will meet in a busy train station this Thursday. They want to speak out against what they see as violence in Gaza. The event comes on the last day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. Herzog was invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a deadly

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Sussex County Faces Norovirus Outbreak, Not Food‑Related

Sussex County health officials have warned residents that a sudden rise in stomach sickness is likely due to norovirus, not contaminated food. The county’s Division of Health began investigating after a spike in complaints of diarrhea, nausea and vomiting from people who ate out between January 30 a

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

A Local Brewery Says Goodbye to Its Doors

Barrel House Z, a cozy taproom in Weymouth that served craft beers and snacks, closed its doors after about ten years. The owner announced the decision on Facebook, explaining that the business could no longer keep up with changing market conditions. He noted that people are drinking less overall,

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑ca

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