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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Which Workout Wins for Seniors? A Fresh Look at Fitness Choices

The study compares how different kinds of exercise affect heart health and metabolism in people over 55. Researchers used a special statistical method that lets them combine results from many trials at once, giving a broader view than any single study could provide. They focused on three common t

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Execution Marks First 2026 Death in Oklahoma

Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead at 10:19 CT after a three‑drug injection in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He had been convicted for killing two men in a drive‑by shooting back in 2006, an act that began with a fight at an Oklahoma City nightclub. The incident started when Simpson and

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

USA Chooses Top Goalie for Olympic Kickoff

Team USA’s hockey squad has settled on its main netminder for the opening Olympic match against Latvia. The decision came after a solid showing at last year’s 4 Nations Face‑Off, where the goalie helped secure second place. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his pick as “elite” and expressed full confidenc

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

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

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

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

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

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

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

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

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Family Talk Can Boost Workplace Honesty

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

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

The Hidden Link Between a Football Owner and a Shocking Scandal

Steve Tisch, the owner of the New York Giants and a well‑known Hollywood figure, had an unexpected friendship with Jeffrey Epstein that surfaced only after thousands of private emails were released. The connection began when a Russian model, who had been paid by Epstein for travel and grooming, aske

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

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

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Cleveland Crushes Wizards With Scoring Fireworks

The arena was buzzing with new posters and a sold‑out crowd that felt like the city was celebrating itself. The game marked the first night of a new era for Cleveland, and the energy was electric when James Harden’s name rang out over the speakers. Cleveland didn’t let the hype turn into a flu

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