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Feb 12 2026WEATHER

Warmth Returns to New Jersey After a Chilly Start

New Jersey has been through a tough winter, with temperatures dropping to extreme lows. The good news is that relief is on the way. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will rise above normal soon. For example, around Teterboro Airport, the high is expected to reach 42 degrees on

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Golf's Top Stars Shine at Pebble Beach Amidst Wild Weather

Pebble Beach is known for its unpredictable weather, and this year is no exception. Players have faced sunshine, high winds, and rain in the days leading up to the tournament. This mix of conditions has made practice rounds quite the adventure. Two golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup, hav

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Maine's Hidden Crisis: Domestic Violence Overlooked

Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Soccer Dad's Wild Ride: From Millions to FBI Whistleblower

A new movie is in the works that sounds like it could be a wild ride. It's based on a book called "American Huckster. " The story is about a regular guy from New York who was a stay-at-home dad. He loved soccer and had a pretty normal life. But then, he did something crazy. He found a way to make mi

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Crime Numbers Drop, But Who Gets the Credit?

A recent social media post by Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, backfired when she shared a graph showing a drop in crime rates across major U. S. cities. The graph, sourced from an Axios article, seemed to support President Trump's claims about his policies reducing crime. However,

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Teddy Persico Jr. : A Mob Boss's Legal Troubles

Teddy Persico Jr. , a well-known figure in the Colombo crime family, is facing sentencing in federal court. This isn't his first run-in with the law. Just a few weeks ago, he admitted to breaking parole. Now, he's looking at up to two years in prison, but experts think he might get off with a shorte

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Tech is Helping Lung Cancer Patients Take Control

Lung cancer patients now have a new ally in their fight against the disease. The ALIBIRD mHealth platform is a digital health tool designed to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. This platform is part of a growing trend in mobile health (mHealth), which aims to

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

BlackRock Takes a Big Step into the World of DeFi

Big things are happening in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). BlackRock, a major player in traditional finance, has decided to dip its toes into the DeFi pool. They are teaming up with Securitize, a company that specializes in turning assets into tokens. This move is a big deal because it s

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Young People Prefer Crypto Over Banks

Young folks today are not big fans of traditional banks. They trust crypto more. This is a big deal for banks. A recent study shows that Gen Z and millennials trust crypto almost five times more than older generations. About one in five young people don't trust banks much. But most baby boomers stil

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crackdowns: What's Happening with the SEC and Justin Sun?

The SEC is under fire for dropping crypto cases, including one against Justin Sun. Maxine Waters, a top Democrat, questioned SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about the agency's sudden change in direction. She pointed out that the SEC abandoned many crypto enforcement cases when Trump took office and replace

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