12K Seattle students (and some teachers) skip class amid Seahawks parade
School districts generally don’t disclose reasons for absences, but there were more than twice as many students absent Wednesday than average.
Day: February 12, 2026
Canada School Killer, 18-Year-Old Trans Woman, First Shot Mother, Step-Brother At Home
Canada Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar: An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health issues has been identified as the killer behind the deadly shooting in British Columbia, Canada, that resulted in nine deaths.
US vows to drive ‘dramatic increase’ in Venezuelan oil output
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed a “dramatic increase” in Venezuelan oil output and deeper ties with Caracas on Wednesday, after meeting interim leader Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, pledging to “make the Americas great again.” Wright is the highes…
Bangladesh Holds First Elections After 2024 Student Protests
At the vanguard of Gen Z movements, protesters in Bangladesh ousted the prime minister in 2024. They now face the hard reality of winning change through elections.
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Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs
The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
Concerns for former Canberra boy in Iran, as Australia makes representations to Tehran
ACT government confirms it raised reports of boy’s fate with foreign affairs department, amid unverified claims he died last weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere are …
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright touts oil production on Venezuela visit
Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump’s administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
Argentine workers clash with police as senators debate labor reform, in photos
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Thousands of workers mobilized by powerful trade unions converged outside Argentina’s Congress, blocking traffic and clashing with police, as senators opened debate on a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s rigid labor laws….
CNBC Daily Open: Better-than-expected U.S. jobs report and AI fears spook markets
U.S. stocks went down after the report came out Wednesday stateside, with the Dow snapping a three-day winning streak.