Grief, Politics, and Crisis Dominate News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Tumbler Ridge on Friday to meet with mourners following a mass shooting at the local secondary school, according to The Guardian. The tragedy, described as one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings, has left families reeling, with the mother of 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, one of the victims, making a public statement alongside her daughter Niveya.

The visit comes as authorities and relatives release details of the event. The Guardian reported that Sarah Lampert, Ticaria's mother, spoke of her grief, stating "The tears just keep flowing."

In other news, according to Sky News, former US President Donald Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog, stating he should be "ashamed of himself." This marks a potential schism between Trump and Israel, as the country worries the US might soften its stance on Iran.

Meanwhile, Euronews reported on February 13th, 2026, that Cuba is facing fuel shortages, with aviation authorities warning of limited jet fuel supplies. The US blockade is deepening the energy crisis, leading to rationing, public transport disruptions, and reduced bank hours. Mexico has pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments, according to Euronews.

In Southern California, the city of Santa Monica will begin using an AI system in April to detect bike lane violations, Ars Technica reported. The technology, developed by Hayden AI, will be implemented in seven parking enforcement vehicles. "The more we can reduce the amount of illegal parking, the safer we can make it for bike riders," said Charley Territo, chief growth officer at Hayden AI.