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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 2026POLITICS

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

Minneapolis is no longer the quiet city many thought it was. A few blocks can feel normal, but behind that calm a tense watch is happening every day. Federal agents show up in plain clothes and blend into neighborhoods, making people feel watched even though they are not everywhere at once. The fear

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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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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Vaccine Politics: A Quick Take

The day after a sunny walk, some health news caught attention. First, a top FDA official stopped Moderna’s new flu vaccine from moving forward. He overruled the scientists who had already looked at the data. Some insiders say a change in tone from the company might flip the decision later. Next,

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

GOVERNORS AND THE WHITE HOUSE: A TANGLE OF INVITATIONS

A meeting at the White House that usually brings governors together has turned into a political mess. The event is scheduled for February 20 and usually includes governors from every state, both Democrats and Republicans. President Trump said he sent invitations to all governors except two Dem

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Michigan Bounces Back: Five Lessons from the Northwestern Comeback

The Wolverines made a big comeback against the Wildcats, winning 87‑75. They moved to 23‑1 overall and 13‑1 in the Big Ten. They lost early, trailing by 16 points, but they kept fighting. They ended the game with an energetic run that left the Wildcats stunned. One key lesson is not to ignore

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A Winter Games Apology Turns Into a Public Drama

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

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Pac‑12 Football Gets a Fresh Start in 2026

The Pac‑12 conference is stepping into a new era with a brand‑new lineup of teams for the 2026 season. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State and Texas State will join the league, boosting its membership from eight to twelve teams. Conference play kicks off on Octo

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