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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Russia Helps Cuba Despite US Tariff Threats

The Kremlin says it is looking for ways to support \"Cuba\" as the island faces an energy crisis. Russian officials claim they do not want a fight, but they also note that trade between Russia and \"Cuba\" is already small. When asked about the US plan to impose tariffs on any country that sells o

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

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

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

Housing Market Hits a Low: Sales Drop Over 8%

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

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Billionaire Homes: Zuckerberg’s New Miami Mansion and the Island Elite

Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief, is buying a luxury house on Indian Creek Island near Miami, a private community that only has 41 lots and about 84 residents. The island is known for its exclusivity, with homes starting around $60 million and some selling for up to $200 million. Even an empty plot c

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

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

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

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Heartfelt Help: Family of Late Actor Rises Over $1 Million

A fundraising page for the family of a well‑known actor who passed away last week has now collected more than one million dollars. The campaign was started by close friends and lists the actor’s wife as the main beneficiary. A generous supporter, a popular actress, is giving $2, 500 each month to

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

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

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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 2026SPORTS

Race of Speed and Mishaps at Bahrain Test

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led the pack during the second morning of Bahrain’s pre‑season test. He clocked a 1m34. 273s lap, beating McLaren’s Lando Norris by four-tenths of a second. Norris set his best time on medium tyres, while Leclerc ran softs throughout the session. The British driver finishe

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Jessie Diggins Wins Olympic Bronze While Battling Pain

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

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