LOADING ERROR LOADINGNo parent wants to even entertain the idea that their child could end up swallowing something as dangerous as a button battery – but unfortunately, it happens. Button batteries can be found in watches, calculators, remote controls, key fobs, electronic toys and even greetings cards. The experts at Tiny Hearts said button batteries start burning through tissue in as little as two hours – “and the damage can be catastrophic”. Sometimes kids might swallow the battery when parents aren’t looking, or in another room. Tape down battery compartments, if possible, and keep watches and key fobs out of sight and reach of children.

Volkswagen Group has reached a major electrification milestone, producing five million electric drive units worldwide. Among the various systems produced, the APP550 electric drive stands out as the most widely used. Kassel alone has built one million units of the APP550 to date. The APP550 powers several key models across the Volkswagen Group portfolio, including the Volkswagen ID. PoloLooking ahead, Volkswagen Group is further strengthening its in-house capabilities by developing a proprietary pulse inverter for future electric drive systems.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, talks with Joao Pedro of Chelsea prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images1. JOÃO PEDRO (7.6)I’m not sure what makes João Pedro’s upper back so inviting for defenders to put both hands there and then blatantly push away on it, but whatever it is, I hope it just keeps happening. But as Liam Rosenior said, we played well for all but a five-minute spell, and JP was once again a key factor in all that. We joked that Liam Rosenior’s arrival would revitalize his fellow Liam, but it’s been João Pedro, who’s enjoyed life most under the new manager.

Trump pushes ahead with 250-foot arch despite concernsPresident Donald Trump wants to build an arch, and he wants it to be the biggest in the world. But even as he suggests he’ll sign an executive order for its construction, the project is facing pushback and will likely hit legal hurdles before it can proceed. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.

This is chickpeas al limone with burrata. The trick with this recipe is we use the aquafaba in the can of chickpeas. When we allow the aquafaba to cook down, it becomes silky and thick. And once you combine that with the lemon juice and the Parmesan, it becomes a beautiful velvety sauce. Top it with burrata and lemon zest and basil, and eat it with some crusty bread.

Will Trump’s Order on Housing Help? Matthew Goldstein, a reporter for The New York Times who has focused on the financialization of the housing market, looks at a new executive order on housing by President Trump. By Matthew Goldstein, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, Thomas Vollkommer, Nikolay Nikolov, June Kim, Joey Sendaydiego and Edward VegaFebruary 11, 2026

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The otolaryngologists (also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors) I spoke to agreed that earplugs are a great remedy for temporarily noisy environments, but they shouldn’t be used nightly. It has tiny hairs that point outward like spikes, as well as glands that produce the sticky wax you find on your cotton swab, explained McCaslin. As time passes, your skin grows outward, like a conveyor belt, said McCaslin, depositing the wax outside your ear. This gentle process, called epithelial migration, can be disrupted when you jam an earplug (or an AirPod or a cotton swab) into your ear canal. Your ENT doctor should be able to clear the impaction with irrigation or a suction tool, but still — no, thank you.

Days after meeting with Bondi’s deputy and former Donald Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche, Maxwell was transferred from Tallahassee, Florida, to the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. Even in a low-security prison like Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, inmates sleep in prison cells behind tall, razor-topped fencing. I am much, much happier here and more importantly safe.”Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump in 1997. Maxwell was arrested the following year, convicted at trial in late 2021, and in 2022 was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Her lawyer said she would be willing to honestly answer all their questions if Trump gave her clemency.

AdvertisementFAA officials had warned the Pentagon that it could close the airspace if it was not given proper time to carry out a safety review. The FAA had initially said that the airspace in and around the El Paso International Airport would be closed for 10 days for "special security reasons." Representatives with the Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration did not immediately respond to similar requests for comment. AdvertisementThe U.S. military was testing new anti-drone technology near Fort Bliss, Texas, just before the airspace was closed, according to multiple reports. Advertisement“Let’s be clear — the Administration has provided no proof of a drone incursion that would warrant this large scale, 10-day response.

Feb 12, 2026 11:26:00OpenAI researcher resigns over ChatGPT ads, warning against following Facebook's pathZoe Hitzig, a former researcher at OpenAI who spent two years building AI models, pricing, and safety, warned in a New York Times op-ed that she resigned on the same day OpenAI began testing ads within ChatGPT, citing the risk of repeating Facebook's mistakes by undermining user trust. Putting Ads on ChatGPT Was the Last Straw. In contrast, rival Anthropic maintains a policy of not including ads in Claude, airing a Super Bowl ad stating, 'Ads are coming to AI, but not to Claude. 'On February 9, 2026, the day OpenAI began testing ads on ChatGPT, Hitzig revealed that he had left OpenAI. Furthermore, Hitzig pointed out that OpenAI is already optimizing for the number of daily active users, potentially encouraging the model to be more 'flattering' to users.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGVice President JD Vance on Wednesday knocked Olympians for speaking out on politics at this year’s Milan Cortina Games. Advertisement“My advice to them would be to try to bring the country together and when you’re representing the country, you’re representing Democrats and Republicans. You’re there to play a sport and you’re there to represent your country and hopefully win a medal. Vice President JD Vance talks to the media in Azerbaijan before boarding Air Force Two on Wednesday. Vance — who was booed at the opening ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics — sent a warning to athletes who attempt to play in the "political arena."