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Texas Senate Primary: Who Will Pull the Ticket?

February 11, 2026

The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep

sports

Red Bull’s Verstappen Dominates Bahrain Pre‑Season Test

February 11, 2026

Verstappen was the first driver to take the Bahrain International Circuit after a long break, and he stayed on top for the entire morning session. The 2024 pre‑season test is the first of two three‑day runs, and all 11 teams are back after Williams missed the previous event in Barcelona. The test

politics

Jobs in the US Start the Year Strong, but Numbers Hide a Slowdown

February 11, 2026

The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e

science

Mitochondria’s Hidden Signals Boost Cancer‑Shielding Cells

February 11, 2026

Scientists discovered that tiny fragments from mouse mitochondria can make the body’s defense cells work against tumors. These fragments, called formyl peptides, are normally produced when bacteria or mitochondria break down proteins. Researchers first identified five specific mouse peptides t

politics

Father Sentenced Over Daughter’s Hong Kong Activism

February 11, 2026

A 69‑year‑old man in Hong Kong was found guilty of trying to tap into a life insurance policy belonging to his daughter, an American activist who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington. The case is the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s new national security law, which was enacted a ye

politics

Staff Shocked by Manager’s Plan to Shut Down the Kennedy Center

February 11, 2026

The Kennedy Center, a landmark in Washington, has been hit by a sudden announcement from its new chief. The manager, who was appointed by former President Trump, sent an email to 2, 000 employees saying the building will close for two years. He said this is part of a “renovation” that would reduce m

politics

A New Fighter for Congress

February 11, 2026

J. P. Cooney, once a key aide to the special prosecutor who charged former President Trump twice, is set to announce his bid for a House seat in Virginia. He says he will be the first Democrat with real courtroom experience against Trump. Cooney left his federal job in January after Trump removed a

politics

Debt climbs to new highs as budget outlook worsens

February 11, 2026

The first year of the current administration has seen bold moves to overhaul the economy. Tax cuts hit record lows, tariffs surged, and federal spending was trimmed sharply. Yet these shifts largely cancel each other out when it comes to the national budget. A recent forecast from a non‑parti

entertainment

Creating a Cozy World with Ditto

February 11, 2026

The new Pokémon life‑simulation turns the familiar world into a place where players feel at home with their companions. Instead of controlling a human trainer, the game puts you in the shoes of Ditto, a shapeshifting Pokémon that remembers its lost trainer. This choice lets the story focus on

sports

Balancing Fame, School and a Future: How One Skier Is Redefining Success

February 11, 2026

Eileen Gu has become a household name in the world of sports, not just because she excels on the slopes but also due to her savvy business moves. In 2023, Forbes reported that she earned $23. 1 million, placing her ahead of well‑known athletes like Naomi Osaka and Caitlin Clark. Her wealth comes lar