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Exciting Games and Surprises Await at the PlayStation Event

February 12, 2026

Sony’s upcoming State of Play will run for more than an hour on Thursday, February 12. It promises to showcase a mix of new visuals and gameplay from both independent creators and the company’s own studios. The schedule seems to lean heavily on upcoming releases for the PS5, with a handful of titles

sports

French Ice Dance Wins Spark Debate Over Abuse and Fairness

February 12, 2026

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

politics

Russia Helps Cuba Despite US Tariff Threats

February 12, 2026

The Kremlin says it is looking for ways to support \"Cuba\" as the island faces an energy crisis. Russian officials claim they do not want a fight, but they also note that trade between Russia and \"Cuba\" is already small. When asked about the US plan to impose tariffs on any country that sells o

business

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

February 12, 2026

Kentucky’s Ford plant in Glendale had been quiet for months after the company shut down a massive battery‑making area. The factory was built to make electric‑vehicle batteries, but sales fell short of expectations. Instead of leaving the space empty, Ford plans to shift production to large bat

finance

Housing Market Hits a Low: Sales Drop Over 8%

February 12, 2026

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

technology

The AI Job Shake‑Up: What It Means for Everyone

February 12, 2026

Khan Academy’s chief says that even a 10 % cut in white‑collar work could feel like a depression for many people. He worries that the speed and depth of AI’s impact will outpace what most predict, especially as experts like Geoffrey Hinton warn that automation could push a large share of workers int

politics

Free Speech Battles After Charlie Kirk’s Death

February 12, 2026

The death of right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk sparked a flood of lawsuits that show how people were targeted for their online comments. In one case, Larry Bushart, a retired officer in Lexington, Tennessee, was arrested after posting memes that mocked Republican mourners. Sheriff Nick Weems claim

politics

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

February 12, 2026

The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma

politics

Father of Three Marines Wins Deportation Case

February 12, 2026

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

politics

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

February 12, 2026

The FAA abruptly halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport at 11:30 p. m. local time, citing “special security reasons. ” The ban covered a 10‑mile radius around the city and reached into Santa Teresa, New Mexico, but left aircraft above 18, 000 feet unaffected. Officials did not

Exciting Games and Surprises Await at the PlayStation Event

French Ice Dance Wins Spark Debate Over Abuse and Fairness

Russia Helps Cuba Despite US Tariff Threats

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

Housing Market Hits a Low: Sales Drop Over 8%

The AI Job Shake‑Up: What It Means for Everyone

Free Speech Battles After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

Father of Three Marines Wins Deportation Case

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso