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Lead: The Nasdaq slipped in today’s session as shares of Applovin and Cisco moved lower, while a cluster of data-center stocks posted notable gains. Market participants cited sector rotation and macroeconomic newsflow as drivers. Live coverage tracked intraday swings and color from traders across U.S. exchanges. Key Takeaways The Nasdaq traded down on the day, … Read more
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
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
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
Lead Friends and loved ones launched a GoFundMe for the family of actor James Van Der Beek after his death on February 11, 2026; by 9:15 a.m. ET on February 12 the page had topped $1 million. Van Der Beek, 48, had been publicly battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer since 2023. The fundraiser names his … Read more
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
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
Lead: Christie Woodard, 53, of Easton, Maryland, says she uses a low-dose GLP-1 medication to preserve a healthy weight after gastric bypass surgery and years of mobility-limiting obesity. In 2023 she ran a half-marathon in Las Cruces, N.M., as part of a goal to complete half-marathons in all 50 states; she has finished 34 states … Read more
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 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
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
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
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, American alpine skier Breezy Johnson, 30, crashed out of the women’s super-G but accepted a surprise engagement from boyfriend Connor Watkins about an hour later at the base of the course. Johnson had already won gold in the downhill earlier in the 2026 Games, making the day … Read more
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
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
