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Get the love part right: It’s about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad days

By LAURIE KELLMAN and ALMAZ ABEDJE LONDON (AP) — Love and bacon hovered in the air of the Smalley house one sunny morning when Annie, 7, came to breakfast. Related Articles Daily Horoscope for February 13, 2026 Book review: Gregg Hurwitz’s ‘Antihero’ adds new depth to hard-hitting, high-tech Orphan X mythology Finding adventure, friendship on a women-only trip in Vietnam Q&A: Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera shares stories from the Cuban Revolution to stardom ...

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Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life.How Much Equity Does the Typical Homeowner Have?Here’s how it works. As you pay down your loan and home prices rise through the years, the share of your home that you own free and clear grows. That’s your equity.And according to data from the Census and ATTOM, two-thirds of homeowners have a substantial amount of it today.39% own their home outright without owing...

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WOMEN & GIRLS IN SCIENCE

Our community values curiosity and innovation! Today, on International Day of Women & Girls in Science, let’s celebrate the brilliant minds shaping our future, inspiring young girls everywhere to dream big and explore the wonders of science. ?? #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #Inspiration #Innovation #FutureLeaders

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Member of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission ousted in dispute over antisemitism

By PETER SMITH, Associated Press A member of the federal Religious Liberty Commission has been ousted after a hearing this week that featured tense exchanges on the definition of antisemitism. The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended prominent commentator Candace Owens, who routinely shares antisemitic conspiracy theories. Prejean Boller, a model turned conservative activist, denied that Owens had ever said anything antisemitic, quoted a Bible verse that attributed the death of Jesus to Jews and pushed back on the idea that some people mask antisemitism in their criticism of...

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Elon Musk’s tunneling company tapped to link Universal parks

Elon Musk’s tunneling firm The Boring Company was tapped Wednesday to plow connections among Universal’s Orlando theme parks. The board of the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District, a special purpose district encompassing Universal properties, voted to begin contract negotiations with Musk’s firm to design and build the infrastructure improvements, following a monthslong competition. The Boring Company was one of three bidders, alongside V2R and Sunshine Connection Partners. It is best known for its expertise in underground tunnels, having dug the “Vegas Loop”...

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Daily Horoscope for February 12, 2026

General Daily Insight for February 12, 2026 Progress might require a roundabout path at present. As the emotional Moon enters practical Capricorn, we may be eager to take responsibility for our priorities and protect our time and energy. When warrior Mars runs into tension with expansive Jupiter at 8:15 pm EST, our efforts and expectations could hit roadblocks, asking us to adjust plans rather than push harder. Trimming scope and agreeing on clearer roles in our connections may provide more realistic paths forward. Answers that work are worth waiting for! Aries March 21 – April 19...

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Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening up your options in a meaningful way. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale in January was the highest it’s been since 2020. Here’s why that’s such a big deal. Getting back to pre-pandemic levels signals a slow and steady return to what’s typical:Now, it’s worth noting, nationally we’re not there yet – and having more inventory improving won’t suddenly “fix” the market. But the growth we’ve seen lately...

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Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department opened an investigation into the video featuring Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and four other Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. service members to follow established military protocols and reject orders they believe to be unlawful. All the lawmakers previously served in the...

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10 dead in shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia

TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia (AP) — A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including the suspect, with two more people found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people are injured, including two with life-threatening injuries, after the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. School shootings are rare in Canada. The town of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of about 2,400 people, is more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) north of Vancouver, near the...

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