February 12, 2026

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 12, 2026

Cuba is reaching ‘breaking point’ as fuel shortage worsens. What to know – National

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The suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island’s economy amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. Cuba had been weathering economic hardship before U.S. President Donald Trump effectively cut off oil shipments to the island by blockading its chief supplier, Venezuela, and threatening tariffs on any country that stepped in to fill the void. After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, Trump predicted Cuba’s government was “ready to fall” next. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators at a … 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

February 11, 2026

Winter Olympics 2026: Athletes’ medals break during celebrations in Milan Cortina

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Handle with care. That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours. Olympic organizers are investigating with “maximum attention” after a spate of medals fell off their ribbons during celebrations on the opening weekend of the Games. “Don’t jump in them. I was jumping in excitement and it broke,” women’s downhill ski gold medalist Johnson said after her win Sunday. “I’m sure somebody will fix it. It’s not crazy broken but a little broken.” United States’ Breezy Johnson shows her … Read more