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On This Day: The American Temperance Society Forms (1826)

On This Day: The American Temperance Society Forms (1826)

The American Temperance Society (ATS) was a key player in the temperance movement that eventually led to the Prohibition era in the United States. ...

A tribute helmet, a disqualification and a ticking clock as CAS weighs Heraskevych's appeal

A tribute helmet, a disqualification and a ticking clock as CAS weighs Heraskevych's appeal

A top Ukrainian skeleton racer appeals his Olympic disqualification after he insists on wearing a tribute helmet with images of people killed in the war

World shares mixed after sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries

World shares mixed after sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries

Global markets are mixed after a tech sell-off on Wall Street over investor concerns about AI disruptions

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Feb. 13

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Feb. 13

Jaylon Tyson is set to represent the Cavs in the NBA’s Rising Stars game.

NFL free agency – 33 guys(!) who could potentially be added to Commanders’ roster in the next 4 weeks

NFL free agency – 33 guys(!) who could potentially be added to Commanders’ roster in the next 4 weeks

Adam Peters needs to get the roster right for 2026

Golden Nuggets: They better give the 49ers a MNF after Australia

Golden Nuggets: They better give the 49ers a MNF after Australia

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, February 13th, 2026

FC Barcelona News: 13 February 2026; Barça suffer damaging loss to Atlético Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final

FC Barcelona News: 13 February 2026; Barça suffer damaging loss to Atlético Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

Should the Dolphins bring back Jack Jones – The Splash Zone 2/13/26

Should the Dolphins bring back Jack Jones – The Splash Zone 2/13/26

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

U.S. Marshals Defend Officer's Action in Viral Dog Kicking Incident During Arrest

U.S. Marshals Defend Officer's Action in Viral Dog Kicking Incident During Arrest

The U.S. Marshals Service has issued a statement defending a deputy marshal who was captured on video kicking a small dog during an arrest in Memphis. The incident occurred while officers were serving an arrest warrant for Jaquize Henderson, wanted for commercial burglary in north Mississippi. The video, which went viral, shows the officer kicking the dog as it ran out from an open doorway. According to the Marshals Service, the action was a 'last-resort, split-second' decision to control the environment and ensure safety, as the dog was reportedly aggressive and attempted to attack a working K9. The agency emphasized that the action was not done with malice and highlighted local leash laws requiring dogs to be restrained. The dog's owner, Emma Hollingsworth, disputes the agency's account, claiming the dog was not aggressive and the action was unnecessary.

South Carolina State University on Lockdown After Fatal Campus Shooting

South Carolina State University on Lockdown After Fatal Campus Shooting

South Carolina State University is under lockdown following a shooting incident that resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The shooting occurred at the Hugine Suites student residential complex on Thursday night. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the incident, but no suspect has been named yet. In response to the shooting, the university has canceled Friday classes and made counseling services available to students. The identities of the victims have not been released, and the condition of the injured individual remains unknown.

National Gallery to Showcase Iconic Horse Art in Upcoming Exhibition

National Gallery to Showcase Iconic Horse Art in Upcoming Exhibition

The National Gallery in London is set to open an exhibition titled 'Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse' on March 12. This exhibition will feature a range of works by George Stubbs, including the life-size portrait of the horse Whistlejacket, a masterpiece of Western art. The exhibition will run until May 31 and will include other notable works such as 'Scrub,' a bay horse portrait. The exhibition celebrates the artistic inspiration drawn from horses, a symbol of freedom and vitality, and highlights Stubbs' status as a master anatomist.

Astronomers Discover Potentially Colder Earth-like Planet HD 137010 b

Astronomers Discover Potentially Colder Earth-like Planet HD 137010 b

Astronomers have identified a potential Earth-like planet, HD 137010 b, which may be colder than Mars. Discovered through data from NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, the planet is slightly larger than Earth and orbits a Sun-like star about 146 light-years away. It lies near the outer boundary of its star's habitable zone, where temperatures could allow liquid water if the atmosphere is suitable. However, the planet receives less warmth than Earth, with estimated surface temperatures reaching minus 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The planet is classified as a 'candidate' and requires further observations for confirmation.

Kansas City Developers Halt Warehouse Sale for ICE Detention Center Amid Public Pressure

Kansas City Developers Halt Warehouse Sale for ICE Detention Center Amid Public Pressure

Platform Ventures, the owner of a warehouse in south Kansas City, has decided not to proceed with the sale of the property to the federal government for use as an ICE detention center. This decision comes after significant public backlash and a ban by the Kansas City Council on permits for nonmunicipal detention facilities. The warehouse, part of the I-49 Industrial Center, was considered by federal agents for conversion into a detention center. However, Platform Ventures cited unmet terms for a timely closing as the reason for halting the sale. The company emphasized its commitment to Kansas City and its investors, amidst public protests and legislative actions against the proposed use of the warehouse.

CK Hutchison Warns of Legal Action Over Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions

CK Hutchison Warns of Legal Action Over Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings has announced potential legal action against A.P. Moller-Maersk, following a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that deemed CK Hutchison's port concession unconstitutional. The ruling has led to A.P. Moller-Maersk being temporarily assigned to operate the ports. CK Hutchison has initiated arbitration proceedings and warned of legal recourse if Maersk proceeds without its agreement. This development is part of a larger geopolitical context involving U.S.-China relations, with the Panama Canal being a strategic point of interest.

AutoIVF Study Shows Improved Oocyte Recovery in IVF Using Automated System

AutoIVF Study Shows Improved Oocyte Recovery in IVF Using Automated System

AutoIVF has published a study in Nature Medicine demonstrating that its automated microfluidic system, OvaReady, can recover additional oocytes from discarded follicular fluid in IVF procedures. The study involved 582 patients across four IVF clinics and showed that the system could identify oocytes missed during standard manual screening. This advancement could enhance IVF outcomes by increasing the number of viable oocytes available for fertilization, potentially reducing the need for multiple treatment cycles.

King's College London Researchers Develop Innovative Motion Tracking with Loose Clothing

King's College London Researchers Develop Innovative Motion Tracking with Loose Clothing

Researchers at King's College London have made a significant breakthrough in motion tracking technology by demonstrating that sensors attached to loose clothing can track human movement with greater accuracy than traditional skin-tight sensors. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, reveals that loose fabric acts as a 'mechanical amplifier,' enhancing the detection of subtle body movements. The study found that this method improves motion data accuracy by 40% and reduces data input requirements by 80%. This advancement challenges the conventional belief that sensors must be tightly fitted to the body to avoid data noise. The research suggests that loose clothing can capture motion data more effectively, offering potential applications in personal health monitoring, robotics, and CGI animation.

US Man Linked to Wieambilla Shooters Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

US Man Linked to Wieambilla Shooters Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Donald Day, a 58-year-old American, has been sentenced to three years in prison by a US federal court in Arizona. Day was involved in discussions of extreme conspiracies with the Queensland family responsible for the Wieambilla shootings, which resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a neighbor in December 2022. He was arrested following a year-long investigation into his communications with Gareth, Nathaniel, and Stacey Train, the perpetrators of the shootings. Day pleaded guilty to possessing firearms as a convicted felon, while other charges, including threatening World Health Organization figures and FBI agents, were dropped. The families of the victims expressed their ongoing grief and dissatisfaction with the sentence, noting that Day will likely serve only a few more months in jail due to time already served.

NASA Launches SpaceX Crew-12 Mission with International Astronauts to ISS

NASA Launches SpaceX Crew-12 Mission with International Astronauts to ISS

NASA has commenced its SpaceX Crew-12 mission, launching a Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch, which took place on February 13, 2026, at 5:15 a.m. EST, is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. This marks the 12th crew rotation mission of SpaceX's human space transportation system to the International Space Station (ISS) and the 13th flight with astronauts for NASA, including the Demo-2 test flight. The crew is expected to dock with the ISS, where they will join NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Mikaev and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, who are part of Expedition 74.

Snellings Law Firm Partners with Reba's Ranch to Spread Valentine's Day Love to Caregivers

Snellings Law Firm Partners with Reba's Ranch to Spread Valentine's Day Love to Caregivers

In Sherman, Texas, Snellings Law Firm has partnered with Reba's Ranch House to bring Valentine's Day cheer to caregivers. Reba's Ranch House provides support and housing for caregivers whose loved ones are hospitalized in North Texas or South Oklahoma. The initiative was inspired by a paralegal at Snellings Law who appreciated the hospitality house during a difficult time for her grandmother. The law firm, which engages in monthly service projects, collaborated with the Texoma Community Foundation to organize an event where volunteers decorated cookies, wrote Valentine's Day cards, and crafted items for those staying at the hospitality house. Adrianne Johnson from the Texoma Community Foundation highlighted the community spirit and support that such events foster.

President Trump Criticizes Israeli President Herzog Over Netanyahu Pardon Decision

President Trump Criticizes Israeli President Herzog Over Netanyahu Pardon Decision

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump expressed that Herzog should be ashamed for not pardoning Netanyahu, whom Trump described as a great wartime leader. This criticism comes after Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request to Herzog, which has not yet been decided upon. Trump also announced the repeal of Obama-era climate regulations and set a deadline for Iran to reach an agreement within a month, warning of severe consequences otherwise. The situation has intensified tensions, with Israeli officials noting that Trump has given only a few weeks for negotiations, although Netanyahu remains skeptical about the timeline.