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Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

February 12, 2026

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

business

Army Teams Boost Soldier Health and Save Money

February 12, 2026

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

sports

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

February 12, 2026

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

crime

Execution Marks First 2026 Death in Oklahoma

February 12, 2026

Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead at 10:19 CT after a three‑drug injection in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He had been convicted for killing two men in a drive‑by shooting back in 2006, an act that began with a fight at an Oklahoma City nightclub. The incident started when Simpson and

entertainment

Portland Streets Inspire the Simpsons Family

February 12, 2026

The next episode of the longest‑running U. S. primetime series airs on Sunday, marking its 800th episode. The show’s famous family finds themselves in Philadelphia for this milestone, yet the roots of many characters run much farther west, deep in Portland, Ore. The creator grew up there and drew

politics

Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

February 12, 2026

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

science

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

February 12, 2026

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

technology

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

February 12, 2026

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

politics

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

February 12, 2026

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

sports

Cleveland Crushes Wizards With Scoring Fireworks

February 12, 2026

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