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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Friday the 13th: A Day of Fun, Not Fear

Friday the 13th shows up again, and many people think bad luck will follow. But a different view is possible: it can be a day to try superstitions, enjoy good weather, and have some lighthearted fun. In Michigan the skies look bright, temperatures are cool, and winds are gentle—perfect for testin

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Feb 13 2026WEATHER

Snow Likely to Skip Boston this Week

Boston’s weather has calmed for the moment. No major storms loom in the near future, and no harsh cold air is expected over the weekend. Temperatures will stay around 35 to 40 degrees, with occasional clouds drifting in. A brief flurry or light snow shower might happen Saturday morning, but it won’t

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Learning the Coast at Fort Ross

The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

New Orleans Moves Fast: A Fresh Start for the City

The mayor and her team are already making changes that people want. They fixed street lights in the East, made sure the police budget is fully paid, and began a new streets program in Tremé. These moves show that the city cares about improving neighborhoods. Yet outside the city, national politics

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Feb 13 2026CRIME

Older Minds: How Age Changes the Test for Hidden Truths

The world is getting older, and with that shift comes a new challenge for tools used to spot deception. One such tool is the Concealed Information Test, or CIT, which relies on tiny changes in skin sweat, heartbeats and breathing to show whether someone remembers a crime detail. In Japan, where many

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Quiet Town Stands Together After Tragedy

In the small community of Tumbler Ridge, located deep in British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains, leaders from across Canada gathered to honor those lost in a recent shooting that shocked the nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with opposition figures Pierre Poilievre and Yves‑François Blanchet, pu

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Feb 13 2026SPORTS

Coach Judge’s Baby‑Talk Sparks Outrage

Former Giants coach Joe Judge made a controversial statement during an NCAA hearing, saying that players who have babies while the season is on must focus solely on football. He explained how parents should keep their partners away from sleep‑influencing routines, insisting the athlete’s priority is

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

FBI's Secret Checks Raise Questions

A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Trump's Viral Video Blunder: A Closer Look

Donald Trump recently shared a video that caused quite a stir. The clip showed Barack and Michelle Obama with their faces swapped onto cartoon apes, set to the song \"The Lion Sleeps Tonight. \" This racist imagery sparked outrage, even from some Republicans. Trump's defense? He claimed the video h

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Hearing and Heart Health: What's the Link for Seniors?

The heart and ears might seem like they have nothing in common. But guess what? They might be more connected than we think, especially as we get older. A recent study took a closer look at this idea. It wanted to see if changes in heart health could be linked to hearing loss in older adults. First,

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