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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

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

politics

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

February 12, 2026

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

sports

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

February 12, 2026

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

science

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

February 12, 2026

In the world of mental health, doctors often rely on people telling them how much they drink. This can be tricky because memories and honesty are not always perfect. A new approach uses tiny gadgets that sit on the skin to detect alcohol molecules as they leave the body. The devices read chemical si

technology

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

February 12, 2026

In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic

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

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso