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February 11, 2026

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

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

February 11, 2026

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

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

February 11, 2026

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

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

February 11, 2026

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

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

February 11, 2026

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Why are Olympic medals breaking? Athlete list growing longer

Updated Feb. 10, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET Several Olympians have broken medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the list is growing longer. Within the first week of competition, at least six athletes broke their medals after winning events. That list includes USA’s Breezy Johnson, Alysa Liu and Jackie Wiles, Swedish cross‑country skier Ebba Andersson, plus Dutch skater Jutta Leerdam and German biathlete Justus Strelow. “It’s definitely heavy. Heavier than I expected,” Johnson said after winning an Olympic downhill title. “I think that’s maybe why it broke.” On Tuesday, Wiles, one of the latest Olympians to have a broken medal,

February 11, 2026

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Live updates: Person detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie case after FBI shares surveillance video

The newly released surveillance video from Nancy Guthrie’s front door offers a new trove of information to investigators — including some small details that could help crack the case. The person is seen in the video bent over, walking across square floor tiles to the door. These tiles can help the FBI determine the subject’s exact shoe size, said Wallace Zeins, a former NYPD hostage negotiator and homicide detective. “They will take his footprint, his footstep, and they’ll be able to measure the length and width of his foot compared to the length and width of the tile, because all

February 11, 2026

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DVIDS – News – Breaking ground to pave the way for the next generation US Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile system

Breaking ground to pave the way for the next generation US Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile system Your browser does not support the audio element. For more than 70 years, the Naval Ordnance Test Unit has been instrumental in the development and testing of the U.S. Navy’s submarine-launched ballistic missile systems. The legacy continues as the U.S. Navy develops the next generation– the Trident II D-5 Life Extension 2, or D5LE2.Successful fielding of the next generation of missiles requires more than people or new technology. State-of-the-art infrastructure to support the development is also required. On Feb. 4, 2026, NOTU hosted

February 10, 2026

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Breaking: Huge blow for Canada as Marie-Philip Poulin misses U.S. game

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February 10, 2026

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Rhode Island Unites Richmond, New York, Washington DC and More US Cities See Record Breaking Surge in Hospitality Sector, New Update is Here

Home » America Travel News » Rhode Island Unites Richmond, New York, Washington DC and More US Cities See Record Breaking Surge in Hospitality Sector, New Update is Here Published on February 11, 2026 By: Tuhin Sarkar Rhode Island Unites Richmond New York Washington DC and More US Cities See Record Breaking Surge in Hospitality Sector New Update is Here In 2026, Rhode Island, along with Richmond, New York, Washington DC, and numerous other US cities, has sparked a tourism revolution! These iconic cities are experiencing an unprecedented boom in the hospitality sector, with record-breaking growth that is shaking up

February 10, 2026

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BREAKING: US RETAIL SALES BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Why is this reading important? Retail sales are one of the key indicators of consumer health in the US, which accounts for most of the economic growth. The data, especially when excluding cars and fuel, allows for an assessment of the real strength of demand and the current pace of economic activity. Continued sales growth indicates consumer resilience despite high interest rates. From the Federal Reserve’s perspective, this reading influences the assessment of demand pressure and expectations for future rate cuts, and for financial markets, it shapes the valuation of the dollar, bonds, and stocks and reduces concerns about a