Gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search hits 12th day

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Investigators searching for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, found a set of gloves along a roadway near her Tucson home as the inquiry entered its 12th day on Thursday. The FBI conducted an extensive search Wednesday along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson and continues to offer … Read more

Ferrari blocked F1 race start change – What you need to know

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Formula 1 is poised for renewed talks about changing the race start sequence after testing of the 2026 cars exposed complex procedures that are raising safety concerns, The Race has learned. Teams and drivers reported that getting consistent getaways requires juggling turbo spooling for roughly 10 seconds while managing battery charge limits, increasing the chance … Read more

Four Observations from Bayern Munich’s crucial 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig – Bavarian Football Works

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Bayern Munich reached the DFB-Pokal semi-finals with a 2-0 home win over RB Leipzig, a result that arrived after a testing January for the Bavarian club and has palpably lifted spirits around the squad and supporters. The match was decided by a clear goalkeeper foul that led to a penalty, and Bayern controlled large portions … Read more

January homes sales tank more than 8%, as Realtors say potential buyers are ‘struggling’ – CNBC

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U.S. existing-home sales plunged 8.4% month over month in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported, marking the slowest pace since December 2023 and the steepest monthly drop since February 2022. Sales were 4.4% below January 2025 levels. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun described the … Read more

Anthropic Pledges $20M to Super PAC to Challenge OpenAI

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Lead: On Feb. 12, 2026, Anthropic announced a $20 million contribution to a new super PAC operation aimed at backing federal candidates who support stronger AI safety rules, setting up a political clash with super PACs tied to OpenAI leaders and investors ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The donation marks a major escalation in … Read more

Team USA decides on starting goalie for 2026 Winter Olympics opener – New York Post

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Lead: In Milan on Thursday, Team USA announced that 32-year-old Connor Hellebuyck will start the men’s ice hockey opener at the 2026 Winter Olympics against Latvia. Head coach Mike Sullivan made the decision after the morning skate, citing confidence in a three-goalie group that also includes Jeremy Swayman and Jake Oettinger. Hellebuyck arrives in the … Read more

Bangladesh election: First vote since Gen Z protests oust Sheikh Hasina

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Bangladesh held its first national election since the 2024 student-led uprising that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina into exile; ballots closed and counting began with results expected on Friday. More than 2,000 candidates contested 350 parliamentary seats, while the Awami League — Hasina’s party — was barred from running. Voters, including a large cohort … Read more

Minnesota Officials and ICE Heads Testify at Senate Hearing on Minneapolis Crackdown

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Lead Federal and state officials convened at a Senate Homeland Security hearing after an intensified immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis followed the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Testimony on Wednesday featured Minnesota leaders — including Attorney General Keith Ellison and Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell — and senior immigration officials defending Operation Metro … Read more

Mike Vrabel erred by not going for two after Patriots’ first touchdown

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Lead In the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX, New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel elected to kick the extra point after the team’s first touchdown instead of attempting a two-point conversion. The play reduced the deficit but left the Patriots trailing by 12 points rather than 11 after kicker Borregales converted the PAT. NBC … Read more

McDonald’s Growth Beats Estimates as Value Strategy Gains Ground

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Lead On Feb 11, 2026, McDonald’s reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with the company saying US established-restaurant sales rose 6.8% year on year. The results, updated on Feb 12, 2026, outpaced analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg and showed comparable sales gains in two international divisions. Executives and company statements attributed the improvement largely to value-oriented menu … Read more

Bangladesh Holds First Vote Since 2024 Gen Z Uprising

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Lead: On Thursday, Bangladesh held its first parliamentary election since the mass protests of 2024 toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Voting across Dhaka and the rest of the country was largely peaceful after a slow start, with the Election Commission reporting more than 47% turnout by 2:00 p.m. Polls closed at 4:30 p.m. and … Read more

A message to Sir Jim Ratcliffe: You are a custodian of Manchester United, your words matter

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Lead: On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Manchester United’s leading decision‑maker, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sparked national controversy after saying the U.K. is being “colonised” by immigrants. His remarks — made in a wider interview about the petrochemical industry and his work at United — prompted criticism from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and local leaders, and … Read more