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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

The AI Job Shake‑Up: What It Means for Everyone

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

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Free Speech Battles After Charlie Kirk’s Death

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

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

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

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Father of Three Marines Wins Deportation Case

A judge in California has ended a deportation lawsuit against a man who is the father of three U. S. Marines. The case began when immigration officers stopped him while he was trimming weeds near a restaurant in Santa Ana. They handcuffed him and sent him to a detention center, then started de

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

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

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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 2026BUSINESS

Army Teams Boost Soldier Health and Save Money

H2F teams are a big plan the U. S. Army uses to keep soldiers fit in every way: body, mind, food, sleep, and spirit. These teams sit inside each brigade and bring together experts from many fields—strength coaches, trainers, therapists, dietitians, and mental‑health specialists. They give quic

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