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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
Lead: An 84-year-old woman, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson home over the weekend, prompting a multi‑agency investigation into a possible abduction. Deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department found signs of forced removal, red splatter at the doorstep and damage to the house when they arrived on Sunday. The missing woman is the mother … Read more
Lead: The Kremlin said on Thursday it is discussing assistance for fuel-starved Cuba and played down U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on countries that send oil to the island. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Moscow prefers dialogue but noted current trade with the U.S. is limited. The statement comes as Havana … Read more
Lead: Samsung Display announced a new premium brand, ‘QD-OLED Penta-Tandem’, on a proprietary five-layer organic light-emitting stack intended for high-end monitors and TVs. The company says it completed trademark registration and will roll the technology across its panel lineup during the year, supplying flagship products to major customers. The five-layer approach reportedly raises luminous efficiency … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 11, 2026, billionaire and Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said in comments to Bloomberg Terminal that the United Kingdom had been “colonized” by immigrants, a remark that he later said had offended “some people”. The statement prompted a swift rebuke from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called the comment “offensive and wrong,” … Read more
Lead: South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) told lawmakers on Thursday it assesses that the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to being designated as the country’s future leader as he seeks to extend the Kim family dynasty to a fourth generation. The briefing came ahead of a major Workers’ … Read more
Restaurant Brands International reported fourth-quarter results for the period ended Dec. 31 that beat Wall Street expectations, driven largely by stronger-than-anticipated international demand at Burger King. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.96 versus $0.95 expected, and revenue came in at $2.47 billion versus $2.41 billion forecast. The company posted net income attributable to shareholders of … Read more
Lead A study abstract presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting on February 11, 2026, found that people who stop antidepressant medication during pregnancy face a substantially higher risk of acute mental-health crises than those who continue treatment. Researchers analyzed records from a state-based private insurance database covering nearly 4,000 pregnant patients prescribed … Read more
Today’s horoscope for Thursday, February 12, 2026, warns of a brief Moon Alert and a sign change that affects timing and tone across the zodiac. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. readers are advised to avoid nonessential shopping or major choices; after that the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn and the mood shifts. Many … Read more
U.S. stock-index futures ticked higher on Thursday morning after a January jobs report showed stronger-than-expected payroll gains, even as corporate earnings produced uneven results that kept traders cautious. Dow futures rose about 143 points (0.28%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures showed similar percentage gains. The moves followed a downbeat cash session a day earlier … Read more
Lead Today’s large-scale review finds that physical activity can meaningfully reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety for many people, sometimes matching or exceeding effects seen with psychotherapy or antidepressant medication. The analysis pooled evidence from 81 existing meta-analyses, covering roughly 80,000 participants and more than 1,000 original trials. Benefits were most pronounced for adults aged … Read more
Michigan rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Northwestern 87-75 on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, improving the Wolverines to 23-1 overall and 13-1 in Big Ten play. The comeback was driven by a 22-4 run highlighted by 11 consecutive made shots and significant bench contributions. Key rotation players — including L.J. Cason, Trey McKenney … Read more
At 4:22 a.m. ET (0922 GMT) on Feb. 12, a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying the USSF-87 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The flight delivered two Northrop Grumman-built satellites for the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) into trajectories bound for geostationary orbit. The … Read more
An 18-year-old, Jesse Van Rootselaar, has been named by police as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The suspect was found dead at the school from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, police said, after an earlier fatality at a nearby home. The shootings happened on … Read more
McDonald’s reported stronger sales on Feb. 11, 2026, as the chain leaned into value-priced deals and seasonal marketing to attract price-sensitive customers. U.S. same-store sales at restaurants open at least a year rose 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter versus a year earlier, while global comparable-store sales increased 5.7 percent. The company highlighted limited-time offers … Read more
