School shootings in Canada, a devastating cyclone in Madagascar, and labor disputes with SpaceX are among the top news stories emerging from February 11, 2026. While the details of a school shooting in British Columbia remain scarce, authorities in Madagascar reported at least nine deaths due to Cyclone Gezani, and the US labor board ruled that SpaceX would be regulated under the Railway Labor Act.
In British Columbia, a school shooting has shaken the small town of Tumbler Ridge. According to Sky News, the premier of British Columbia, David Eby, struggled to find the words to express the gravity of the situation. The article noted that residents would likely know the identity of the shooter, and that their grief would be accompanied by a desperate need for explanation. Police have yet to release any details about the suspect.
Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Gezani caused widespread destruction in Madagascar. Euronews reported that the cyclone, which made landfall on Tuesday, slammed into the country's second-largest city, Toamasina, with winds reaching 250 kilometers per hour. The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) confirmed at least nine deaths.
In the realm of technology and labor, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided that SpaceX would be regulated under the Railway Labor Act, according to Ars Technica. This decision, which abandoned a Biden-era complaint against Elon Musk's space company, means that SpaceX will be subject to the rules governing labor relations at railroad and airline companies. The Railway Labor Act is enforced by the National Mediation Board and has different rules than the National Labor Relations Act. For example, the Railway Labor Act has an extensive dispute-resolution process that makes it difficult for railroad and airline employees to strike.
In other tech news, Apple is reportedly facing setbacks with its overhauled Siri. The Verge reported that the company delayed the release of more personalized features for Siri by nearly a year and is now planning to introduce them in later versions of iOS, including iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.
Finally, The Verge also reported on the recovery of video footage from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera by Google, highlighting how investigators can retrieve data even after it has been "deleted."
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