February 12, 2026

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February 12, 2026

American Ben Ogden wins silver, breaking 50 year medal drought for U.S. men’s cross-country skiing : NPR

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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, from right, Ben Ogden, of the United States, and Oskar Opstad Vike, of Norway, compete in the final of the cross-country skiing men’s sprint classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP VAL DI FIEMME, Italy – Vermont cross-country ski racer Ben Ogden pulled off a feat today at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Val di Fiemme, Italy, that no men’s U.S. skier has accomplished since 1976 — ascending a podium at a Winter Olympics. Ogden, 25, won silver, finishing behind … Read more

February 12, 2026

NBA All-Star 2026: Will the new USA vs. World format work? Breaking down this weekend’s big questions

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With an awfully busy 2026 NBA trade deadline now in the rear-view mirror, the NBA now trains its gaze on Los Angeles, site of the annual midseason basketball exhibition/convention/trade show/sugar rush that is All-Star Weekend. Here are a few things to keep an eye on as the league’s best and brightest strut their stuff across three days of basketball-like activities, decidedly un-basketball-like activities prominently featuring The Rizzler and Joey Fatone, and — yet again — a revamped, rebooted game format: Will the new All-Star format work? 75th NBA All-Star Game: 5 p.m. ET Sunday (NBC/Peacock) After “final score: 211-186” didn’t … Read more

February 11, 2026

U.S. Religious Liberty Commissioner Booted From Post| National Catholic Register

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Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. “No member of the commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue,” said Patrick, who serves as chair of the commission, in a post on X. “This is clearly, without question, what happened Monday in our hearing on antisemitism in America.” “This was my decision,” he added. Boller, a Catholic who is former Miss California … Read more

February 11, 2026

Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy to announce election plans – as Russian strike kills young children | World News

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UK to double troop number in Norway and join NATO Arctic mission over ‘Russian threat’ Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to announce today that the UK will double the number of troops deployed to Norway. This will bring the number up from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years. The announcement is set to take place during a visit to Camp Viking in northern Norway, where Mr Healey will meet Royal Marine Commandos.  Mr Healey is also planning to confirm that the UK will contribute to NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission, as planning for that is under way. It was set … Read more

February 11, 2026

Breaking Down the US Tourism Downturn: Why Canadian Travel is Dropping and How It’s Impacting Local Economies

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Home » TOURISM NEWS » Breaking Down the US Tourism Downturn: Why Canadian Travel is Dropping and How It’s Impacting Local Economies Published on February 11, 2026 The tourism industry in the United States is facing a serious setback in 2025, as Canadian visitors, who have long been a crucial part of the US tourism market, are canceling their trips at a higher rate than ever before. This sudden decline in cross‑border tourism has shaken the U.S. economy, leading to concerns about the potential long‑term effects on local businesses and communities that depend on foreign visitors. According to official data … Read more