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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

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

politics

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

February 12, 2026

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

sports

Jessie Diggins Wins Olympic Bronze While Battling Pain

February 12, 2026

The United States skier Jessie Diggins finished third in the women’s 10‑kilometer freestyle at the Winter Games, adding a bronze medal to her growing Olympic collection. Despite suffering a rib injury earlier in the competition, she pushed through the course and crossed the line with a time that

politics

Kim Jong Un’s 13‑Year‑Old Daughter May Become North Korea’s Next Leader

February 12, 2026

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 13 years old, is increasingly seen in the spotlight as North Korea looks ahead to a new generation of leadership. The country’s biggest political gathering, the Workers’ Party Congress, is set to take place soon and could signa

politics

Minnesota’s Immigration Agent Pull‑Back: A Shift in Enforcement

February 12, 2026

A new phase has begun for immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Earlier this year, a large group of armed agents—about 3, 000 people—was sent to Minneapolis and surrounding areas under a program called Operation Metro Surge. These agents wore face masks and military‑style uniforms, sparking pr

politics

White House Climate Rollback and Minnesota Immigration Shift

February 12, 2026

President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin will speak at the White House today, announcing a reversal of an Obama‑era climate assessment that had triggered extensive new rules and billions in spending. The decision marks a sharp pivot from past environmental policies, sparking debate over its long‑term

entertainment

Kennedy Center Faces Staff Cuts Amid Upcoming Closure

February 12, 2026

The Kennedy Center is getting a big makeover, but not everyone is happy about it. The performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is set to close its doors in early July for a two-year renovation. This means big changes for the staff. The center's president, Richard Grenell, sent a memo saying that m

politics

How Powerful People Talk About Race

February 12, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea

politics

Science and Politics: A New Wave of STEM Candidates

February 12, 2026

In the world of politics, science and healthcare have become hot topics. Some people think these issues are too important to be left to politicians alone. That's why a group of experts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are stepping up to run for Congress. One of these candidates