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Celebrities Rally Around James Van Der Beek's Family After His Passing

February 12, 2026

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48, leaving behind his wife Kimberly and six children. His battle with stage III colorectal cancer, diagnosed in 2023, was not just a physical struggle but also a financial one. The family faced significant expenses due to his

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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

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

Border Agent’s Praise Sparks Debate Over Chicago Shooting

February 11, 2026

A federal official named Gregory Bovino, who directs immigration raids in Chicago, sent a congratulatory email to the Border Patrol agent who fired five shots at a 30‑year‑old woman from Chicago. The email praised the agent’s “excellent service” and urged him to keep working hard. The message is pa

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Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny’s Big‑Stage Surprise

February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a secret‑full spectacle, keeping even his own guests in the dark until the last beat. The 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, where the Puerto Rican star performed a full set in Spanish for the first time ever, was shrouded in mystery. The host of the

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Super Bowl Stars and a Whole Foods Surprise

February 10, 2026

The halftime performance at the big football game was a star‑packed event. Fans saw Bad Bunny lead the show, while Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Ricky Martin also took the stage. The crowd cheered as each performer added their own flair, turning the event into a musical showcase that crossed genres and c

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Hidden Hit: How a Los Angeles Story Became a Streaming Classic

February 8, 2026

The drama that first aired on FX in 2017 later found a larger audience when it joined Hulu’s lineup. It tells the story of Franklin Saint, a young man from South Central who rises through the ranks of the early 1980s crack epidemic. The show stays honest about the violence and loss that come with dr

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Fun Betting Ideas for the Seahawks‑Patriots Showdown

February 8, 2026

A new trading platform lets people bet on all sorts of things that could happen during the big football game. If you sign up and make a small deposit, you can trade on whether the Seahawks will beat the Patriots. The site also offers bets about the halftime concert, the commercials that air during

science

A Quiet Doctor, A Loud Story

February 7, 2026

Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,

politics

Racial Divides: A Look at America's Growing Problem

January 29, 2026

America is facing a tough time with racism. It's not like the old days, but it's still a big issue. Some people think it's getting worse, like it was in South Africa during apartheid. That was a dark time when people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. In the U. S. , racism isn't as