Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, will step down later this month, marking what industry observers describe as a strategic shift for next phase

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/12/boston-dynamics-strategic-shift/8191770949027/

#upi

A man was arrested for impersonating a police officer at a McDonald's in University City, after he allegedly put the manager on duty in a chokehold while claiming the Hispanic man was an "illegal alien".

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/man-impersonates-police-mcdonalds/

#kusi

LeBron James, the record-setting machine, is at it again. This time, for his 22nd All-Star appearance, which makes him the second youngest (after Kobe) and the second oldest (behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) NBA player to ever participate in an ASG. He has arrived in style stripes. Team Stripes’ LeBron is out of the All-NBA awards race […]The post Ranking LeBron James’s NBA All-Star Game Performances, From Worst to Best appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-ranking-los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-nba-all-star-2026-game-performances-from-worst-to-best/

Harry Styles announces pre-release listening parties for next album

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/harry-styles-announces-pre-release-listening-parties-for-next-album/a/131648770.html

James Franklin has a challenging task: returning Virginia Tech to the heights of the Frank Beamer era, after the mediocrity we’ve seen lately. That doesn’t just start with improving the roster. The new Hokies’ head coach expects a full buy-in, including from the fans. That doesn’t have to wait till the start of the next […]The post James Franklin Makes Demanding Spring Game Update Aimed at Virginia Tech Faithful appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-james-franklin-makes-demanding-spring-game-update-aimed-at-virginia-tech-faithful/

The 27-year-old did not advance to the second round of qualifying and lost his chance to race for the pole

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/nascar-daytona-500-qualifying-new-rule-noah-gragson-b2919465.html

#Independent

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and More...

https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-chairs-first-defence-council-meeting-of-2026-2026-02-13-1.744051

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Montreal's public health department says the proportion of young people who have experienced some form of violence in their romantic relationships is on the rise. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11665421/teen-violence-montreal/

#globalmontreal

Nova Scotia's premier has fired off a warning to the incoming CEO of NS Power, accusing the utility of relying on an outdated business model that requires rate hikes for customers.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11665431/nova-scotia-premier-power-rate-hike/

#globalmontreal

It's been a long road, but the Vision Pro finally has the one thing you'd expect it to have at launch.

https://gizmodo.com/after-two-years-the-apple-vision-pro-finally-has-a-youtube-app-2000721238

#gizmodo

Adam Vital Hospital has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers, in collaboration with Modern Pharmaceutical LLC (MPC). The MoU marks the start of a strategic partnership to support the development of next-generation, AI-driven diagnostic infrastructure across Adam Vital Hospital’s new medical facilities in Dubai.The MoU was signed during the World Health Expo (WHX) at Expo City Dubai, in the presence of senior leadership from Adam Vital Hospital, Siemens Healthineers, and Modern Pharmaceutical LLC (MPC). The collaboration reflects a...

https://www.emirates247.com/health/adam-vital-hospital-partners-with-siemens-healthineers-to-build-ai-driven-infrastructure-for-new-medical-facilities-2026-02-12-1.744028

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Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-mavericks-vs-lakers-trail-blazers-vs-jazz-and-more/

#CBSSports.com

The projected top-five pick was hurt in the first half of UNC's loss at Miami. It could shake up Carolina's push to the NCAA Tournament.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/caleb-wilson-injury-unc-north-carolina-star-freshman-out-indefinitely-with-broken-left-hand/

#CBSSports.com

Emergency services were called to Lochend Drive in the city's Lochend area after a pedestrian was struck by a car.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-court-attempted-murder-charge-36714100

British sailors have joined forces with a huge French aircraft carrier in preparation for the country’s largest military drill since the Cold War.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-hms-dauntless-france-aircraft-carrier-exercise-5596554

#haylingtoday

For months (read: years), IndyCar fans have lived with a low-key dread – What if Honda actually walked away? After all, the manufacturer has been part of the series since 1994, powering champions, dominating eras, and even spending six seasons as the lone engine supplier. So when rumors swirled that Honda might finally pull the […]The post Roger Penske’s Signs Deal With Chevy & Co. After OEM’s Year-Long Threats to Abandon Him appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-roger-penskes-signs-deal-with-chevy-co-after-oems-year-long-threats-to-abandon-him-indycar-nascar-cup-series-honda/

If you want to feel safer in your own home, you might be able to buy peace of mind with this one-two-punch combo of home surveillance: Ring’s Battery Doorbell plus Outdoor Cam Plus for $99.99. This amazing bundle combines two of Ring’s best devices and slashes the price by a whopping 44%, down from its original value of $179.99.This bundle will cover all your outdoor surveillance needs. First, the video doorbell lets you see who’s at your door at any time from anywhere just by checking in to the app on your phone. This is the newest Ring Battery Doorbell with a wider view, plus longer...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3059869/bundle-deal-ring-battery-doorbell-and-outdoor-cam-plus-44-percent-off.html

#pcworld

Book cases, shelf decor, stylish seating and reading lights enrich the world of fiction, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/atlanta-denim-reading-b2918859.html

#Independent

Man United trumpeted their inclusivity and diversity as a club on the day that co-owner Ratcliffe issued an apology of sorts for his comments about immigration

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/jim-ratcliffe-immigration-comments-man-united-inclusivity-diversity-b2919310.html

The James family legacy is usually framed through basketball. That expectation follows every member of the household, whether they ask for it or not. This time, however, the spotlight moved somewhere else. And once again, LeBron James made sure the moment did not go unnoticed. While Bronny and Bryce continue along the basketball pipeline, LeBron’s […]The post LeBron James Posts Heartfelt 6-Word Message for Daughter Zhuri as She Ignores Family Business appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-lebron-james-posts-heartfelt-six-word-message-for-daughter-zhuri-james-as-she-ignores-family-business/

Conservative commentator Mila Joy shared a video of President Donald Trump alongside Black stars to decry claims of bigotry

https://hiphopwired.com/3041134/president-donald-trump-black-friends-video-bigotry/

#hiphopwired

A bold new exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is challenging assumptions on gender as it goes beyond the binary.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/gender-stories-are-explored-in-bold-new-brighton-exhibition-5500056

#wscountytimes

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/12/world-news/whatsapp-says-russia-has-tried-to-fully-block-the-messaging-app/

#Post

If the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall sets the political tone for the year, then the red carpet sets the cultural one. SONA 2026 delivered a fashion spectacle layered with craftsmanship, commentary and a little controversy. Hosted by socialite Thami Dish, with ongoing advocacy from Proudly South African’s chief […]The post Beads, bold choices and brutal honesty on the SONA 2026 red carpet appeared first on Sunday World.

https://sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/beads-bold-choices-and-brutal-honesty-on-the-sona-2026-red-carpet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beads-bold-choices-and-brutal-honesty-on-the-sona-2026-red-carpet

#sundayworld

In 2020, lung cancer in people who had never smoked was the fifth most common cause of cancer death worldwide

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/lung-cancer-people-never-smoked-b2919248.html

#Independent

The 30th anniversary of the classic sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond," will be celebrated at the ATX TV Festival in Texas this May.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/02/12/everybody-loves-raymond-reunion-atx-tv-festival/2481770915512/

#upiasia

The cutbacks for Highguard and 2XKO call into question whether the F2P can still make hits, while premium games like Arc Raiders thrive

https://www.polygon.com/free-to-play-model-highguard-2xko-layoffs/

#Polygon

A street robbery near Second Street and California Avenue led to a multi-freeway pursuit late Wednesday that ended with five suspects in custody in Inglewood, the Santa Monica Police Department said.Officers responded at approximately 9:49 p.m. Feb. 11 to a report of a robbery that had just

https://www.smdp.com/armed-robbery-near-beach-leads-to-freeway-chase-five-arrests/

#smdp

The FTSE 100 index spent the bulk of the day in the green, before declining as the afternoon progressed.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/new-york-london-schroders-treasury-dow-jones-industrial-average-b2919342.html

A 73-year-old woman was struck in the head while having her purse stolen in Oakland; a Sonoma County fire engine was involved in an injury crash; and we can expect a break in the rain now until Sunday, but more storms are coming.

https://sfist.com/2026/02/12/thursday-morning-whats-up-break-in-the-rain/

#sfist

Um Online-Portal fënnt een eng 1.000 Gedenkmonumenter an 1.500 Biografie vu Leit, déi Kricher, notamment den 2. Weltkrich, matgemaach hunn.

https://www.rtl.lu/news/national/den-dikrecher-militarmusee-lanceiert-de-projet-echoes-of-war-1476012189

#RTL

Natalija Martinović, bivša supruga pokojnog Željka Ražnatovića Arkana, nasledila je kuću na Dedinju od koje je pokrenula biznis.

https://www.telegraf.rs/jetset/vesti-jetset/4270164-arkanova-bivsa-zena-profitira-od-kuce-koju-je-nasledila-vilu-na-dedinju-izdaje-za-7000-mesecno-evo-i-kome

#Telegraf

While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk's X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-premium-accounts-iran/

#wired

The next three days are going to be quite testing for Anthony Kim. He’s going up against Bryson DeChambeau and his 4Aces GC captain Dustin Johnson to try and grab his first LIV Golf win. Whether he achieves the goal or not, even DeChambeau knows that the 40-year-old has been through much tougher challenges. “AK […]The post Bryson DeChambeau Sends Support as Anthony Kim Overcomes Addiction to Make Golf Comeback appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-bryson-dechambeau-sends-support-as-anthony-kim-overcomes-addiction-to-make-golf-comeback/

‘The right plan should be based on the stability of the borrower's income, how quickly they need to pay off the debt and whether they need budget flexibility,’ one expert said

https://www.independent.co.uk/us/money/credit-card-debt-consolidation-b2919143.html

#Independent

At a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Homan said the operation has "yielded the successful results" the administration came to Minnesota for.

https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/12/white-house-border-official-tom-homan-announces-the-conclusion-of-operation-metro-surge/

#twincities

The Faculty of Natural Sciences has added a hind-limb fossil of the dinosaur to its collection.

https://spectator.sme.sk/politics-and-society/c/although-stegosaurus-fossils-are-rare-one-is-now-on-display-at-comenius-university

#spectator

Vikram Tiwathia was speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Combating cyber financial fraud: challenges and solutions’, organised by the Department of Telecommunications

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/coai-advisor-seeks-clean-up-of-aadhaar-database/article70624081.ece

Irving had a clear message for Pickens as the latter navigates an uncertain future in Dallas.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_legend_michael_irvin_sends_serious_message_to_george_pickens_amid_uncertainty/s1_13132_43460744

#Yardbarker.com