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Iconic ’70s NBC TV Show Reboot Finds Its Lead

NBC has officially found a star for a remake of one of the most iconic television shows of the 1970s. What NBC TV show has found its lead? According to a new report from Deadline, David Boreanaz has closed a deal to star in the upcoming reboot of The Rockford Files. The Bones star will

Macao, HK universities establish joint lab for robotics, embodied intelligence
Local news - Hong Kong

Macao, HK universities establish joint lab for robotics, embodied intelligence

Professors from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Macau attend the plaque unveiling ceremony to celebrate the official establishment of the joint laboratory on Feb 12, 2026. (PHOTO / POLYU)   MACAO — The University of Macau (UM) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed an agreement on Thursday to establish

celebrities

US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly | Donald Trump News

A United States judge has granted an injunction preventing the Department of Defense from stripping Senator Mark Kelly, a military veteran, of his retirement pension and military rank. The Defense Department had taken punitive action against Kelly for critical statements he had made against President Donald Trump. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list

Stock Market

Gold Steadies After Sharp Drop Sparked by Wider Market Jitters

Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Gold steadied after a sharp decline sparked by a wider selloff across financial markets that may have been amplified by algorithmic trading. Bullion was near $4,920 an ounce in early trading, after plunging 3.2% in the previous session — the biggest one-day drop in a week. The sudden decline accompanied jitters on

Palace IFC in IFC Mall. Overall box office revenue in Hong Kong fell 16 per cent year on year in 2025, the lowest level in 13 years and extending a multi-year decline. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Local news - Hong Kong

Exclusive | Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema

Hong Kong could see another cinema shut down in a prime retail district after the management of IFC Mall began informally sounding out potential tenants for the roughly 20,000 sq ft (1,858 square metres) occupied by Palace IFC, whose lease expires at the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter. Sun

Football

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Palmer, Van Dijk and Pedro make the cut

Mateus Fernandes (West Ham): He’s one of those players that looks like he would infuriate me, both to play with and against. He did all the ratty things really well. He’s got high energy, he’s young, talented and he’s the heartbeat of the team. He gets caught up sometimes in silly moments, trying to buy

Kroger to close all Georgia Little Clinic locations in April
World News

Kroger to close all Georgia Little Clinic locations in April

Kroger plans to close all 18 Little Clinic locations across Georgia by April 4, leaving families who relied on the walk-in healthcare service searching for new providers. The company announced the closures but did not explain why only Georgia is affected while Little Clinic locations in other states remain open. “Kroger and The Little Clinic

travel

Hong Kong prepares for record-breaking 11.38 million border crossings over Lunar New Year

Hong Kong’s interdepartmental working group on festive arrangements has sounded the starting gun for what could be the city’s busiest holiday travel period since the pandemic. In a press release issued on 12 February, the Immigration Department (ImmD) forecast that 11.38 million passengers will pass through the territory’s land, sea and air checkpoints between 14

EURUSD Validates Elliott Wave with Perfect Blue Box Reaction
Forex

EURUSD Validates Elliott Wave with Perfect Blue Box Reaction

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the 1-hour Elliott Wave Charts of EURUSD. In which, the rally from 05 November 2025 low is unfolding as a diagonal & showed a higher high sequence therefore, called for an extension higher to take place. We knew that the structure in EURUSD

Non mobile technology

Rivian offers investors hope it can withstand a bleak EV market – Orange County Register

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg After a brutal year for the US electric-vehicle industry, Rivian Automotive handed investors a rare reason for optimism. The EV manufacturer based in Irvine reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses. The signs of progress come as the company

Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers
Local news - Hong Kong

Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers

South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave. Travel industry representatives said the long break had “significantly stimulated” demand, with departures

American Airlines launches route from CLT to coastal destination
World News

American Airlines launches route from CLT to coastal destination

American Airlines launched its first-ever service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Vero Beach, Fla., on Thursday. The new route provides a direct year-round connection between the Charlotte hub and Florida’s Treasure Coast. ALSO READ: American Airlines takes over two regional routes at CLT airport Vero Beach is a brand-new destination for American Airlines, with

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White House fires US attorney chosen by judges to replace Trump pick

The White House fired the top federal prosecutor for upstate New York just hours after he was sworn into office Wednesday. Donald Kinsella, who has worked for decades as a government attorney and in private practice, was appointed and sworn in as the U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York in a private

Stock Market

1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy If You Think U.S. Stocks Are Overvalued

VXUS is an easy way to gain exposure to overseas markets. The S&P 500 has gotten off to a shaky start this year, but it’s still up 75% over the past five years and looks historically expensive at 30 times earnings. Moreover, most of that rally was driven by a handful of mega-cap tech stocks,

Movies

Best Crime Movies on Pluto TV (February 2026)

If you’re a fan of crime movies, don’t underestimate the power of Pluto TV. While you think other sites might have more options, you’d be wrong. Even better, this particular streaming site is free if you can handle the ads. From Hollywood golden-age classics to heist thrillers to indie darlings that put the most important

Cardi B tells concertgoers to ‘jump’ ICE, Homeland Security responds

Feb. 12, 2026, 5:48 p.m. ET Cardi B is making her stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement as clear as she can. Kicking off her “Little Miss Drama” tour in California’s Coachella Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the “Please Me” rapper quipped that concertgoers would “jump” any ICE agents if they showed up to her

Sports

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid takes a hit after 1-1 draw at Brentford

From nine points to four. Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League has dwindled dramatically in less than a week. The good news for Mikel Arteta’s team is that Arsenal remains in control of the title race even after it was held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday.

Megaport being built by China in Peru
China News

US warns Peru that China port control threatens national sovereignty

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States is warning Peru that China’s growing control over a major Pacific port could threaten the country’s sovereignty, escalating tensions over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Latin America. The concern centers on the $1.3 billion deep-water port in Chancay, north of Lima, which has become a

Silver push toward 100 hinges on 85/86 key barrier break
Forex

Silver push toward 100 hinges on 85/86 key barrier break

Silver is now pressing into a critical near-term resistance cluster around 85–86, a zone that could determine whether the sharp selloff from 121.82 has already bottomed at 63.98 or whether another leg lower is still ahead. The area combines 55 4H EMA (now at 85.27) and 38.2% retracement of 121.83 to 63.98 at 86.07, creating

Non mobile technology

Mobile gaming marketing trends whitepaper 2026

As the global mobile gaming market shifts from rapid expansion driven by new user acquisition to an increasingly competitive battle for existing users, 2025 marks a decisive turning point for marketers worldwide. Against this backdrop, SocialPeta, in collaboration with Singular and Aarki, officially releases the Mobile gaming marketing trends whitepaper 2026. The report is powered

通用汽车2025年净利润27亿美元,2026年预计翻倍
China News

Yi Nian’s View: Foreign Automakers, Cannot Leave China

Gasgoo Munich- On February 11, 2026, General Motors broke the industry silence with a statement. The U.S. automaker explicitly ruled out excluding suppliers based on nationality, reaffirming that it views China as a vital component of its global business strategy and plans to continue strengthening its presence there. This statement was no accident. Over the

Trump snub of Wes Moore, Jared Polis draws civil rights criticism

Feb. 12, 2026, 4:45 p.m. ET President Trump excluded Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis from a bipartisan White House event. Trump cited specific grievances with both governors, including policy disagreements and personal attacks. Critics question the snubs, highlighting that Moore is the nation’s only Black governor, and Polis is openly gay.

Sports

Milan make initial contact for Juventus’ Weston McKennie

Milan have initiated preliminary contact to explore the possibility of signing Weston McKennie on a free transfer when his contract with Juventus expires in the summer of 2026. According to Daniele Longo, the American midfielder has officially entered the Rossoneri’s shortlist of targets for the midfield. Milan are currently performing evaluations on the 27-year-old, viewing

Football

Aleksandar Stankovic reveals dream of Inter return

Aleksandar Stankovic has opened up about his future and his enduring bond with Inter, admitting that a return to the Nerazzurri remains his ultimate objective. Speaking to Sky Italia, the Club Brugge midfielder reflected on his growth in Belgium while making no secret of his desire to follow in his father Dejan’s footsteps at San

Movies

Beyond the Spider-Verse Update Reveals Big Change to Marvel Movie

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is making a big change from the first two Spider-Verse movies. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is the upcoming animated Marvel superhero movie directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson. Serving as a sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the movie currently has a 2027 release

Crew-12, Artemis II and Elon Musk shifts from Mars to moon: Space Beat

Feb. 12, 2026, 4:04 p.m. ET This week on Space Beat, host Rob Landers and USA TODAY NETWORK Florida Space Team reporter Eric Lagatta discuss the carefully orchestrated dance NASA and SpaceX completed to prioritize Crew-12‘s mission to the International Space Station to make way for Artemis II’s inevitable launch. That said, Artemis II is

An elderly man hangs upside down on a horizontal bar during his morning exercise in Fanling on August 17, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Local news - Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

Hong Kong stands at a definitive demographic crossroads. With one-third of our population projected to be over 65 by the 2040s, the city can either treat ageing as a fiscal burden or it can transform longevity into a sustainable growth engine. Drawing inspiration from Andrew Scott and Lynda Gratton’s work on the 100-Year Life project,

Stock Market

Gold Sinks in Shock Selloff as Traders Cover Stock-Rout Losses

Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Gold declined in a sudden selloff across financial markets, with some traders dumping metals to cover losses in equities. Silver and copper also plunged. US technology stocks fell amid renewed concerns over whether massive investments in artificial intelligence will materialize in a big way. Some investors had to exit positions in commodities

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Forex

Mega-tech deals add momentum to a surging shekel

The shekel’s appreciation shows no signs of stopping. The recent closing of the Wiz-Google deal and the completion of the CyberArk-Palo Alto Networks transaction are expected to add further fuel to the trend unfolding in the foreign exchange market. With all due respect to the global weakening of the dollar, the shekel’s story is different.