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‘Canadians are with you,’ says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where hundreds gathered to mourn the eight victims killed in a mass shooting there this week. He visited the small town on Friday alongside other federal leaders across the political aisle, as well as Canada’s Governor-General Mary Simon, in a show of national unity.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde4kdr2z6do
Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say
A Pentagon plan to use a high-energy, counter-drone laser without having coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration about potential risks to civilian flights prompted Wednesday’s unprecedented airspace shutdown over El Paso, Texas, multiple sources told CNN.
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/11/us/faa-el-paso-texas-flight-restrictions-hnk
Huge fossil bonanza preserves 512-million-year-old ecosystem
A treasure trove of Cambrian fossils has been discovered in southern China, providing a window on marine life shortly after Earth’s first mass extinction event.

Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game
February 17, 2026
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards has said it boldly and confidently for years. He intends to be the best basketball player in the world.
https://apnews.com/article/nba-all-star-game-lebron-0a85998d04fdb4f1495c6de3a354dbe7
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