Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Thu, Feb 12, 2026 2:45 pm PST
NPR | Podcast | Up First · 12h ago · Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with lawmakers during a Capitol Hill hearing dominated by questions about the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.President Trump’s tariff agenda faces a rare Republican pushback in Congre
· Politico · 22h ago · Tensions flared between Democrats and the Attorney General during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
CNBC · 23h ago ·
Epstein files: AG Pam Bondi appeared to have Rep. Jayapal's DOJ database search history at hearing
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Attorney General Pam Bondi at a House Judiciary Committee hearing seemed to have a printout of Rep. Jayapal's search history related to Epstein.
NPR · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Bondi and House Democrats clash over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing
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Attorney General Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday before House lawmakers in a frequently combative hearing.
CBS News · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Watch Live: Bondi testifies at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
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Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.
NBC News · Feb 11, 2026 ·
AG Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Redactions in Epstein Files
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Members of Congress reviewing the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files plan to press Attorney General Pam Bondi over what was redacted and why. It comes as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at a Senate hearing on Tuesday said he had no personal relations
International Business Times · 14h ago · Parker Kingston, BYU wide receiver, arrested on suspicion of rape after a 20-year-old woman reports alleged assault in St. George, Utah.
· ABC News · 16h ago · Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston
ESPN · 18h ago ·
BYU receiver Kingston charged with felony rape
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The first-degree charge against Parker Kingston comes after a nearly yearlong investigation, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office said.
CBS News · 19h ago ·
BYU receiver Parker Kingston arrested, charged with first-degree felony rape
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Kingston was BYU's leading receiver during the 2025 season
CBS News · Feb 11, 2026 · Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday following a stunning free dance routine.
· Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2026 · The American ice dancing duo seemed unbeatable entering the Winter Olympics, but they stumbled and settled for silver Wednesday.
ESPN · Feb 10, 2026 ·
2026 Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim makes debut, gold on line in ice dance and more
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On Wednesday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim makes her debut in Milano Cortina while Evan Bates and Madison Chock skate for gold in ice dance free dance.
Wired · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Bidets Are Confusing Visitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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Bidets are extremely common in northern Italy, where the Milano Cortina Games are being played. They’re less familiar to the people visiting.
ABC News · Feb 9, 2026 ·
French ice dancers edge US favorites in rhythm dance at Milano Cortina Olympics
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Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron have edged Madison Chock and Evan Bates in the rhythm dance at the Milano Cortina Olympics
International Business Times · 14h ago ·
French Ice Dancers' Controversy Explodes: Could Guillaume Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry's Off-Ice Drama Overshadow Their Olympic Gold?
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French ice dancers Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry win Olympic gold amid off-ice controversy, narrowly beating American favourites Chock and Bates.
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 10, 2026 · After mass protests in Bangladesh overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, some of the interim government’s lofty goals have fallen short. But upcoming elections are a chance to chart a new path.
· BBC · 12h ago · Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
Bloomberg · 23h ago ·
Bangladesh Goes to Polls in First Election Since 2024 Revolution
ABC News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Bangladesh's first post-uprising election is a test for democratic norms and minority rights
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Bangladeshis will cast ballots Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule
NBC News · 23h ago · President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has invited the governors from both major parties — with two notable Democratic exceptions — to a traditionally bipartisan meeting at the White House next week.
· CBS News · Feb 10, 2026 · A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NPR · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
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An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
ABC News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
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The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite some Democrats to events
CNBC · 43m ago · The order comes days after federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., tried and failed to get a grand jury to indict Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin.
NBC News · 45m ago · In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong preview Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s upcoming appearance at the Munich Security Conference.
Washington Post · 49m ago · Gail Slater — an antitrust attorney who vowed to resist political interference at her confirmation hearing — announced her departure on social media.
The Guardian · 59m ago · Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE largely unaffectedDemocrats in the US Senate have blocked a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid ongoing fury over the Trump admini
NPR · 1h ago · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump this week to discuss the United States’ ongoing talks with Iran over that country’s military capabilities.
NBC News · 1h ago · Ex-GOP staffer and Pirro aide tried, failed to indict Democrats over social media video
NPR · 1h ago · Senate Democrats blocked two Republican-backed measures Thursday to keep the department open, including a short-term funding extension for two weeks as negotiations continue.
NBC News · 1h ago · The Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of funding as Democrats and the White House negotiate over reforms to ICE. NBC News correspondents Sahil Kapur, Julia Ainsley and Julie Tsirkin explain where negotiations stand.
CBS News · 1h ago · Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Politico · 19h ago · Attorney General Pam Bondi had vowed to transfer the prisoners.
BBC · 21h ago · Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
· Politico · 23h ago · Six Republicans voted in favor of the resolution, which now goes to the Senate. The president would almost certainly veto it.
The Guardian · 22h ago · New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her carNewly released evidence has shown that Gregory Bovino, a border patrol chief who was the face of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts u
· CBS News · Feb 10, 2026 · The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
NPR · 42m ago · NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson about the FAA's temporary closure of airspace over the city, and how it was communicated to city leaders.
NPR · 45m ago · Nancy Guthrie is among the thousands of people who go missing in the U.S. each year. But experts describe her case as "strange," with many unique details, from her age to her celebrity daughter.
ABC News · 48m ago · The U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic says she has closed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration office in the Caribbean country
BBC · 48m ago · The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.
NPR · 55m ago · Korea's Gaon Choi, 17, rebounded from a hard fall to win gold — and end her role model's historic bid for three in a row in the Winter Olympic halfpipe.
BBC · 1h ago · Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.
NBC News · 1h ago · The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a study published in the journal Environment & Health found.
The Economist · 12h ago · It’s not about the exchange rate any more
· Bloomberg · Feb 11, 2026
CNBC · 12h ago · German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead.
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ABC News · 15h ago · The Trump administration has expressed concern to Peru that China is solidifying control over critical parts of the South American nation’s infrastructure
· NPR · 16h ago · The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
Bloomberg · 15h ago
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Business Insider · 17h ago · A bipartisan coalition in the House delivered a rare rebuke of Trump's tariffs by voting against his duties on Canada, citing economic concerns.
· ABC News · Feb 11, 2026 · The House is preparing to potentially slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada
Bloomberg · 23h ago
· CNBC · 23h ago · Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.
Bloomberg · Feb 10, 2026
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CNBC · 27m ago · Airbnb reported fourth-quarter results that beat on revenue and offered rosy guidance.
CBS News · 34m ago · Southwest Airlines says its making adjustments to its boarding process two weeks after the discount carrier switched to assigned seating. Officials with the airline told CBS News that one of the main issues the airline is troubleshooting is overhead bin space.
CBS News · 35m ago · Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
The Verge · 23h ago · On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac.
· Forbes · Feb 11, 2026 · Apple has released iOS 26.3 fixing 39 security flaws — one of which is already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.
NBC News · 21h ago · LOS ANGELES — The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, defended the platform in court Wednesday, arguing that social media platforms are not intentionally engineered to be addictive.
· Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2026 · The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, testified in an L.A. civil trial over a lawsuit that alleges the company and co-defendant YouTube knew their products were harmful to children.
ABC News · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media
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Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees people can be addicted to social media platforms
CNBC · 26m ago · The company said it expects first-quarter sales to come in between $951 million to $971 million, trailing analyst estimates of $980 million.
CNBC · 31m ago · The iPhone-maker faces reported delays in its AI assistant and pressure from FTC chair Andrew Ferguson to look into possible political bias.
Bloomberg · 31m ago
Wired · 33m ago · In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.
Forbes · 59m ago · Aqua Security's CEO Mike Dube explains why the 11-year-old company is going back to its roots with a laser focus on runtime protection instead of chasing CNAPP trends.
CNBC · 1h ago · Ferguson cited a study from the conservative Media Research Center that said Apple News did not feature right-leaning news during high-traffic windows.
The Verge · 1h ago · Strap in, because the next PlayStation event is going to be a long one. Sony’s latest State of Play — a showcase event for upcoming PS5 games — kicks off on February 12th at 5PM ET and it’ll last more than an hour.
Bloomberg · 1h ago
Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Below is your first look at Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) in upcoming drama The Last Day, also starring Victoria Pedretti (The Haunting of Hill House).
· Variety · 18h ago · WestEnd Films has acquired international sales rights to “The Last Day,” the feature debut written and directed by artist Rachel Rose, and is releasing an exclusive first picture.
Rolling Stone · 20h ago · Attempts to reach a deal between the co-stars were unsuccessful. A trial has been set for May 18
· Variety · Feb 11, 2026 · Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively failed to settle her sexual harassment lawsuit on Wednesday, after a daylong mediation in federal court. The co-stars of “It Ends With Us” entered the New York courthouse on Friday morning and spent much of the day in separate courtrooms on the 14th floor.
Deadline Hollywood · Feb 11, 2026 ·
No Deal! Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Settlement Talks Flounder As Trial Looms
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Court ordered settlement talks in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Justin Baldoni have floundered, and the It Ends With Us co-stars are almost certainly going to trial.
CBS News · 22h ago · James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
· ABC News · Feb 11, 2026 · James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram
Washington Post · Feb 11, 2026 ·
James Van Der Beek, who became a teen idol on ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ dies at 48
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The ’90s teen drama vaulted him to stardom. He went on to play a high school quarterback in “Varsity Blues” and battled colorectal cancer in recent years.
International Business Times · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Is James Van Der Beek Dead? Dawson's Creek Star Passes Away at 48 After Cancer Battle
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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48, after revealing a battle with colorectal cancer in late 2024. The actor, who went on to roles in Scary Movie, Varsity Blues and Pose, leaves behind a legacy that shaped a generation of teen television viewers.
Variety · 21h ago · HGTV has ended its long-running home restoration series “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming. “HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict,’” the network told Variety in a statement.
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · HGTV has canceledRehab Addictafter its star, Nicole Curtis, used a racial slur that was caught on camera while she filmed the series. In addition to canceling the show, the network has also scrubbed the entire series from streaming platforms HBO Max and Discovery+.
Variety · 12m ago · The axe is still swinging above CBS News. The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff, marking the latest move by edit
Variety · 14m ago · Rapper Cardi B has repeatedly spoken out about her dislike of Donald Trump, but now the Grammy-winning rapper is beefing with the Department of Homeland Security over Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
Variety · 16m ago · For four seasons, “Bridgerton” fans have obsessed over every costume detail, like Daphne’s debutante whites, Penelope’s emerald transformation and the Queen’s increasingly outrageous wigs.
Deadline Hollywood · 19m ago · A good heart these days is hard to find, and never more so than in the middle of a war zone. Written and directed by Afghanistan’s Shahrbanoo Sadat, who also stars, No Good Men starts off as an amiably lo-fi romantic comedy with a juicy streak of j
Deadline Hollywood · 24m ago · Danny Smiechowski, a 73-year old triathlete, likes to ride his exercise bike in full view of his San Diego community. The problem? His tiny, yellow mankini is upsetting the neighbors.
Deadline Hollywood · 28m ago · As Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model prepares to unpack the show’s past controversies, the fashion reality competition series could make a return.
ESPN · 18h ago · A bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed and rolled into a ditch Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring the other 32 on board.
· CBS News · 18h ago · A community college bus carrying the school's baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch in rural Iowa.
ABC News · 19h ago ·
Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team bus crashes, killing 1 person and injuring 32
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Iowa authorities and media reports say a community college bus carrying the school’s baseball team has crashed and overturned in a ditch
Financial Times · 23h ago · Ineos founder also says prime minister needs to get the country ‘back on track’
· BBC · Feb 11, 2026 · Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".
ESPN · 18h ago ·
UK PM demands apology from 'offensive' Ratcliffe
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Several Manchester United supporters groups condemned comments made by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the British billionaire said the U.K. has been "colonized" by immigrants.
CBS News · 20h ago · This year's induction class will be announced during Final Four weekend
· ESPN · 22h ago · Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
ESPN · 22h ago · Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.
· CBS News · 23h ago · Darnold addressed the Seattle faithful before the team's Super Bowl parade
International Business Times · 11m ago · The death of Kingston Ralph Cheng, a young entrepreneur and musician, in a hit-and-run incident has sparked public outrage over the enforcement of drunk driving laws.
ESPN · 27m ago · Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe.
ESPN · 27m ago · North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in his team's 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday.
ESPN · 27m ago · Macklin Celebrini scored Canada's first goal in the return of NHL players to the Olympics and Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 5-0 defeat of Czechia.
ESPN · 27m ago · The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.
ESPN · 27m ago · Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · A Ukrainian skeleton racer has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics after wearing a helmet honoring athletes who have died in the Ukraine War.
· Wall Street Journal · 13h ago
NBC News · 14h ago ·
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead
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A Ukrainian athlete has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics over his insistence on wearing a helmet honoring people killed in his country's war with Russia
NPR · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Ukrainian sled racer says he will wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton sled racer, says he will wear a helmet showing images of Ukrainian athletes killed defending his country against Russia's full-scale invasion.
CBS News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
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International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
ABC News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
IOC allows Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych will be allowed to wear a black armband in competition at the Milan Cortina Games
BBC · Feb 9, 2026 ·
Ukraine skeleton racer wears helmet with images of war victims
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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet with images of people killed in the war in his home country during a Winter Olympics training session in Cortina.
ABC News · 12h ago · Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
BBC · 19h ago ·
Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
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WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · Bijou Phillips says she is looking for a new kidney again after receiving one 'from a dear friend' in 2017. The actor is hospitalized and on dialysis.
· International Business Times · 15h ago · Bijou Phillips is back on dialysis and urgently seeking a living kidney donor due to BK virus complications affecting her health.
Rolling Stone · Feb 11, 2026 ·
Bijou Phillips Is Urgently Seeking Kidney Donor While Hospitalized: ‘Time Is of the Essence’
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The actress previously received a kidney transplant in 2017, but has since suffered complications that have rendered her in need of another
BBC · Feb 11, 2026 · Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada.
· NPR · Feb 11, 2026 · A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
Washington Post · Feb 11, 2026 ·
At least 9 killed, many injured in shootings at Canada school and home
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the shootings, which took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and in a residence.
ABC News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia leave 10 dead including shooter
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Canadian police say eight people including a suspect are dead after a shooting at a small school in British Columbia, with two more found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident
NBC News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
10 people dead, including suspect, in British Columbia mass shooting
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Police in Canada say a gunman killed seven people at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, secondary school, while two others were found dead at a residence believed to be connected to the campus shooting.
CBS News · Feb 10, 2026 ·
9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
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The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
International Business Times · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Suspect Found Dead After Killing Nine at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada
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Latest updates on the tragic mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada where nine were confirmed dead
Wall Street Journal · Feb 10, 2026 ·
Nine Killed and at Least 25 Injured in Canada Shooting
CBS News · 34m ago · Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
NPR · 42m ago · Iranians living in Turkey are hearing chilling stories from relatives at home — and receiving death threats themselves.
NPR · 1h ago · World leaders at the Munich Conference have often signaled major historical shifts in their speeches.
CBS News · 1h ago · In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
CBS News · 1h ago · In 2024, Gisèle Pelicot became the public face of sexual abuse as the center of a notorious mass rape trial in France, during which her ex-husband was found guilty of drugging her unconscious and inviting dozens of men to abuse her.
ABC News · 1h ago · A judge has ordered the release of jailed Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora
Smithsonian · 1h ago · Likely related to clashes between the kingdoms of Mercia and East Anglia, the site included the remains of a 6-foot-5 man who had undergone brain surgery
Smithsonian · 2h ago · "Heberti's tyrant digger" had teeth built for grinding tough veggies, a new study suggests
Smithsonian · 3h ago · The document, which will head to auction this spring, is one of roughly 125 broadsides from July 1776 known to survive
NPR · 4h ago · A massive star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has simply disappeared. Some astronomers believe that it's collapsed in on itself and formed a black hole.
New Scientist · 4h ago · The planets around a nearby star seem to be in the wrong order, hinting that they formed through a different mechanism than the familiar one by which most systems grow
NASA · 5h ago · The next-generation spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send humans to the Moon’s South Pole for the first time.Testing is also underway for the new
Smithsonian · 6h ago · The Oregon National Primate Research Center will explore a potentially federally supported transition with the National Institutes of Health
Smithsonian · 6h ago · "The Dugout," painted in 1948, is the museum's first-ever artwork by the artist, who created more than 300 iconic covers for the "Saturday Evening Post"
NASA · 7h ago · This image from NASA’sHubble Space Telescopereleased on Feb. 10, 2026, reveals a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the Egg Nebula, sculpted by freshly ejected stardust.
Smithsonian · 8h ago · Data from a NASA lunar orbiter has helped researchers deduce two potential locations for a defunct Soviet spacecraft called Luna 9
ABC News · 2h ago · Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that amends a law to recognize a fetus as a human being
NPR · 5h ago · Elite athletes often push through pain to achieve victory. But, everyday exercisers need to distinguish between soreness which is normal and pain which is the body's way of telling you to stop.
New Scientist · 6h ago · The activity of certain neurons may influence our endurance for exercise, and these could be targeted to help us run faster for longer
NBC News · 8h ago · Psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano joins TODAY with life lessons on love to help improve all the relationships in your life. She discusses the importance of emotion regulation, setting boundaries, expressing love openly, and more.
NBC News · 8h ago · Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to break down what you need to know about electrolytes, including why you need them, how to replenish them, the foods that naturally have them and how to spot the signs of an electrolyte imbalance.
NPR · 8h ago · They're often paid low wages and lack job protections. A petition to the country's supreme court to support their demands did not see success — and they are protesting.
NBC News · 10h ago · James Van Der Beek, known for his role as Dawson Leary in the hit drama “Dawson’s Creek” and later starring as a quarterback in the movie “Varsity Blues,” has died at 48.
NPR · 10h ago · Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric surgery to keep pounds from creeping back. Others may just want to lose a few pounds.
New Scientist · 11h ago · The idea of self-amplifying gene editing is to get cells to pass on packages of CRISPR machinery to their neighbours, boosting the effect
NPR · 13h ago · Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to hang out — and what to do if the vibes just aren't there.
NPR · Feb 11, 2026 · The shortest month of the year is packed with highly anticipated new releases, including books from Michael Pollan, Tayari Jones and the late Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa.
NPR · Feb 10, 2026 · Dorothy Roberts' parents, a white anthropologist and a Black woman from Jamaica, spent years interviewing interracial couples in Chicago. Her memoir draws from their records.
NPR · Feb 9, 2026 · Rachel Weaver worked for the Forest Service in Alaska where she scaled towering trees to study nature. But in 2006, she woke up and felt like she was being spun in a hurricane. Her memoir is Dizzy.
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 9, 2026 · Authors and influencers are finding fresh ways to identify books that emphasize relationship building over “spicy” bedroom scenes.
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 5, 2026 · In “Bookish,” author Lucy Mangan treats tomes like old friends, and zealously guards the precincts of her personal collection (10,000 books and counting.)
Christian Science Monitor · Feb 5, 2026 · Cristina Rivera Garza’s “Autobiography of Cotton” blends memory, history, and investigation into a beautifully written book about how stories are lost.
NPR · Feb 3, 2026 · Journalist Gabriel Sherman has covered the Murdoch family for nearly two decades. In his new book, Bonfire of the Murdochs, he chronicles the protracted public battle for control the family business.
NPR · Feb 1, 2026 · In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love…
NPR · Jan 31, 2026 · Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown University law professor, lays out a case for reparations in her new book Getting to Reparations: How Building a Different America Requires a Reckoning with Our Past.
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 29, 2026 · In her memoir “Always Carry Salt,” Samantha Ellis builds “an ark” for the next generation of her family. It involves culture, cuisine, and history.
ABC News · Feb 11, 2026 · Casey Wasserman is keeping his job leading the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the LA28 board reviewed his past Jeffrey Epstein-linked contacts
· CBS News · Feb 11, 2026 · Wasserman is serving as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee
Bloomberg · Feb 11, 2026 ·
LA Olympics Keep Wasserman as Chairman After Epstein Review
NBC News · Feb 11, 2026 ·
L.A. Olympics committee backs chairman Casey Wasserman amid Epstein scrutiny
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The organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics said Casey Wasserman will remain committee chairman amid scrutiny on his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Forbes · 1h ago · A unanimous South Dakota Senate committee vote halts a proposal that would have ended the voter‑approved program if federal rescheduling moves forward.
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Christian Science Monitor · 6h ago · In good times and bad, the love of chocolate has bound my family together. This Valentine’s Day, I remember that enduring love.
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Forbes · 9h ago · Its new Quantum drivers aim to help you hit your tee shots longer.
Forbes · 10h ago · These amazing winning close-up photos reveal nature's hidden beauty and remind us that extraordinary scenes can be found by looking closely around us.
CNBC · 12h ago · Eric Schmidt's family office, Hillspire, made 15 investments in 2025, most of them in artificial intelligence, claiming the top spot on CNBC's list.
NPR · 12h ago · Swoon-worthy pods for Valentine's Day
Forbes · 3h ago · I rate the 60th edition of the NFL's Big Game based on private jet activity, the favorite jet types of attendees, VIP parties and cameos in Super Bowl ads.
The Independent UK · 4h ago · Lufthansa criticized the walkouts as disproportionate but said it expects to offer a largely normal flight program Friday.
The Independent UK · 6h ago · The luxury cruise line's eighth ship promises high-end dining and impressive design – James Litston boards at Miami to find out if it lives up to the hype
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching
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The Independent UK · 8h ago · Our community is divided over whether travelling to the US should be avoided. Some say they will boycott Trump’s America amid fears about ICE and immigration practices, while others see it simply as a personal holiday choice
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Bookings to Russia have more than doubled
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Many travellers ‘prefer to avoid supporting US-based parks at this time’
Forbes · 8h ago · The milestone win comes as cruising experiences unprecedented popularity.
The Independent UK · 11h ago · Loudspeakers used by guides have also been banned
The Independent UK · 11h ago · British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’
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Longreads · Feb 11, 2026 · "AI-generated images pose a direct threat to conservation efforts by distorting public perceptions of wildlife."
Longreads · Feb 11, 2026 · "No one, not even the supposed beneficiaries, is protected."
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