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New Board Member Aims to Strengthen Highland Schools

February 12, 2026

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

celebrities

Celebrities and History Share a Birthday on February 12

February 12, 2026

February 12 brings a mix of stars and historic figures. The day marks the birthdays of actors, musicians, and even a former U. S. president. Arsenio Hall celebrates his 70th year. He once hosted a popular talk show and his mother was a writer for television dramas. John Michael Higgins turn

sports

Lights Out, Wins Won: Syracuse’s Wild Tuesday

February 12, 2026

Syracuse started its sports day with a big shock: the university’s athletic director, John Wildhack, announced he would retire on July 1. The news came just before the Orange were set to face California in the JMA Wireless Dome, adding extra pressure on the team and its new head coach, Adrian Autry.

politics

A Call to Reject a Dangerous Nominee

February 12, 2026

The U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will soon hear from Jeremy Carl, a Trump appointee for a senior State Department post that shapes U. S. policy at the United Nations and other global bodies. The role, called assistant secretary of state for international organizations, is crucial for han

entertainment

New Twist in the Cross Series: Matthew Lillard Steps Into a Billionaire Role

February 12, 2026

A fresh season of the crime drama that follows Alex Cross is already streaming on Prime Video. In this installment, actor Matthew Lillard joins the cast as Lance Durand, a wealthy businessman who begins receiving ominous death threats. The plot pushes Cross and his partner Kayla to protect Durand wh

opinion

Pittsburgh's Hidden Black History: A Story Worth Telling

February 12, 2026

Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,

sports

Olympic Heroes Bring Hope and Excitement

February 12, 2026

The Olympics have been a breath of fresh air. Athletes like Lindsey Vonn, Breezy Johnson, Yuma Kagiyama, and Ilia Malinin have shown incredible skill and determination. Vonn, at 41, competed with a torn ACL, proving that age is just a number. Johnson's gold medal win in downhill skiing was a testame

politics

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

politics

Bondi Faces Capitol Hill Over DOJ Shifts

February 11, 2026

Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere

sports

New Generation Shakes Up American Curling

February 11, 2026

In recent years, a young team from the U. S. has taken center stage in a sport that many think is old‑fashioned. The group, led by 24‑year‑old Danny Casper, defeated the veteran squad of John Shuster at the national trials. Shuster had been a symbol for American curling, winning the country’s only g