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Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: Two ACC Teams Strengthen Tournament Hopes With Critical Victories

With March just around the corner, here's the state of the men's NCAA tournament bubble.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12

US federal immigration officer charged with harboring undocumented person

Officer alleged to have had ‘romantic relationship’ with ‘daughter’ of man ‘listed as his brother’ in investigation

The Guardian - US · Feb 12

Ranking the Way-Too-Early 2026 Heisman Trophy Candidates

Texas quarterback Arch Manning leads the list after a stellar end to the 2025 season, while only one non-QB lands among our preseason contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12

Hindu Americans condemn US comedian’s ‘anti‑Hindu’ speech in Indian attire in Texas: 'Circus of hatred'

Indian‑American advocacy group the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has criticised a public meeting in Texas after a US comedian mocked Hindu beliefs, saying the event was turned into a “circus of hatred” and allowed anti‑Hindu remarks without interruption.

The Times of India · Feb 12

Cognizant, Infosys employed highest number of H-1Bs in Texas since 2020, claims report amid major crackdown

At a time when the Texas government has aggressively taken up the issue of H-1B visa holders allegedly stealing American jobs, a report by Dallas Express claimed that two Indian IT conglomerates, Cognizant and Infosys, are the top employers of H-1B visa holders in the state since 2020. The data…

The Times of India · Feb 12

Snakes That Defend Themselves in the Most Unbelievable Ways

Snakes have been feared, worshipped, misunderstood, and hunted for centuries. For most people, a snake encounter triggers panic even before understanding. But what we often forget is that snakes do not wake up wanting to attack humans. They wake up wanting to survive. Every hiss, coil, rattle, color display, and…

Times Pets · Feb 12

Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat

Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

“Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s office

Huffman is running on her criminal prosecution experience and allegiance to the rule of law, cutting a contrast with her opponents who are emphasizing a continuation of Paxton’s culture war battles.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

Texas father shoots and kills his 23-year-old daughter after argument over Trump

A British father who fatally shot his 23-year-old daughter at his Texas home has spoken of his “deep and daily remorse

The Fashion Central · Feb 12

Monks bring balm for America’s wounds as Washington cheers peace odyssey

Buddhist monks had walked 2,300 miles from Texas, braving snow and often barefoot – their arrival in the capital was greeted by thousands

The Guardian - US · Feb 12