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Free Speech Battles After Charlie Kirk’s Death

February 12, 2026

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

politics

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

February 12, 2026

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

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

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

sports

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

February 12, 2026

A school bus that was transporting the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball squad hit a ditch on a quiet highway near Twin Lakes, Iowa. The vehicle flipped over and caused serious injuries to everyone on board except for one fatality. The incident happened early in the morning, with no other car

politics

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

February 12, 2026

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

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

business

Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

February 12, 2026

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

sports

Michigan Bounces Back: Five Lessons from the Northwestern Comeback

February 12, 2026

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

business

Patent Tying Fight Ends in Big Loss for Ingevity

February 12, 2026

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit kept an $85 million judgment against Ingevity, a company that tried to defend itself with a patent‑misuse argument. The dispute began when Ingevity sold its carbon‑filtering technology for cars and bundled the license with other items that were not protected

Free Speech Battles After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso

Execution Marks First 2026 Death in Oklahoma

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

Bus Crash in Rural Iowa Leaves One Dead and 32 Injured

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

Michigan Bounces Back: Five Lessons from the Northwestern Comeback

Patent Tying Fight Ends in Big Loss for Ingevity

Unexpected Airspace Pause Over El Paso