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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

sports

Why a Missed Two‑Point Try Cost the Patriots More Than One Point

February 12, 2026

The Patriots entered Super Bowl LX with a comfortable lead, but the game turned into a long‑distance chase for the trailing side. In the fourth quarter, when the Patriots scored their first touchdown of the game and pulled ahead to 19‑6, head coach Mike Vrabel chose a conventional extra point instea

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

education

Family Talk Can Boost Workplace Honesty

February 12, 2026

Employees who see bad things happening at work matter a lot. They can stop the problem from getting worse. Most studies look only inside the office to see why people speak up or stay silent. A new idea is that talking about what happens at work with family can change how people act. Think of it lik

business

Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

February 12, 2026

Restaurant Brands International released its fourth‑quarter results for the year ending December 31, showing earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. The company earned adjusted profit of 96 cents per share, a touch higher than the 95 cents forecasted by LSEG’s analyst survey. Total

technology

AI Warning Sparks Debate: A Young Investor’s Call to Prepare

February 12, 2026

A 26‑year‑old venture partner recently shared a long post that has gone viral on social media, urging people to brace for big changes driven by artificial intelligence. He framed his message as a warning: even if the chance of major disruption is only about one in five, it matters because people sho

sports

A Winter Games Apology Turns Into a Public Drama

February 12, 2026

Sturla Holm Lægreid, a 29‑year‑old Norwegian biathlete, won bronze at the Milan Cortina 2026 and then surprised everyone by confessing on live TV that he had cheated on his partner. The interview, meant to celebrate his medal, turned into a personal tear‑jerker that sparked backlash from the media a

celebrities

Cane‑Party: A 30‑Year Celebration That Turns Super Bowl Week Into a Celebrity Hangout

February 12, 2026

Raising Cane’s marked its 30th birthday by turning San Francisco into a celebrity playground during Super Bowl week. The owner, Todd Graves, invited athletes, actors and pop stars to a series of events that ran from a pre‑party at Charmaine’s on Saturday night, through a brunch at Villon on Sunday m

business

AI and Leaders: Who’s Really in Charge?

February 12, 2026

In today’s fast‑moving work world, computers can write emails, design sites and sift through data faster than any human. They help teams finish tasks quicker and cut costs. But when it comes to setting goals, reading emotions, or making tough calls, only people can step up. That is why leaders still

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