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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

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

education

Celebrating a Music Mentor Who Shaped Lives

February 12, 2026

Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a

entertainment

Stevel Marc Joins New Talent Firms and Lands Two Films

February 10, 2026

A Jamaican performer named Stevel Marc has recently entered agreements with Daniel Hoff Agency and GS Entertainment for representation. He will soon appear in two consecutive movies. The first, directed by Gore Verbinski, is titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and features actors such as Sam Rockw

crime

Benghazi Attack: New Video Shows Key Suspect at Scene

February 8, 2026

A recently released video, shown only in court, places Zubayar Al‑Bakoush at the U. S. embassy in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. The footage shows him wearing camouflage and standing near the main gate as about twenty armed men burst in, an event that led to the deaths of four Americans. Al‑Bako

politics

USA Athletes Speak Up About Home Politics at the Olympics

February 7, 2026

The Games have started in Italy, and several American competitors are using their platform to share how the current political climate affects them. Freestyle skier Chris Lillis said he loves his country but feels “heartbroken” over recent events in Minneapolis. He hopes that viewers see the true

entertainment

Audiobooks Shine: A Look at the 31st Audie Awards Finalists

January 29, 2026

The audiobook world is buzzing with excitement as the 31st Audie Awards finalists have been revealed. This year's ceremony is a big deal, showcasing the best in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. With a record-breaking 2, 300 entries, it's clear that audiobooks are more popular than ever. Th

crime

A Life Sentence: The Complex Case of Charles Victor Thompson

January 28, 2026

Charles Victor Thompson, a 55-year-old man from Texas, is set to face the ultimate punishment for a crime committed nearly three decades ago. In April 1998, Thompson shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, and her new partner, Darren Keith Cain, at her apartment in Tomball, a Hous

politics

Stars Speak Up Against Violence in Minneapolis

January 27, 2026

Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish are among the celebrities who have recently spoken out against the shootings in Minneapolis. Pascal shared posts on Instagram about the deaths of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He included drawings of the two victims and snippets from a New York Times editorial.

celebrities

Celebrities Shining Bright on January 26, 2026

January 26, 2026

January 26, 2026, is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when actor David Strathairn, hockey icon Wayne Gretzky, and others celebrate their birthdays. These individuals have made their mark in different fields, from acting to sports. David Strathairn, known for his roles in various fi