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Jan 05 2026FINANCE

Driving for Work? Know the New Mileage Rates for 2026

In 2026, if you use your personal car for work, you might notice a small change in your tax deductions. The IRS has decided to increase the standard mileage rate for business use to 72. 5 cents per mile. This is a 2. 5 cent increase from the previous year. The change is based on data analysis and in

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Syria and Israel: A Fresh Start in Peace Talks

Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Justice Roberts Ends Year With a Puzzle

Chief Justice John Roberts wrapped up the Supreme Court's 2025 report with a quote from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U. S. president. Coolidge, known for his quiet demeanor and conservative fiscal policies, spoke these words in 1926. He was celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Indepe

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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Dunlop's Big Tech Showcase in Las Vegas

Dunlop is all set to shine at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. This is a huge deal because CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. The event is happening from January 6 to 9, 2026. Dunlop plans to show off its cool SENSING CORE tech. This tech is meant to make driving safer, especially for self-dr

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Why Does Snow Sometimes Look Blue?

Ever walked outside and seen your yard covered in blue snow? It's not a trick of the eye or some strange spill. It's all about how light plays with snow. Snow is not actually blue. It's the light that makes it seem that way. When sunlight hits the snow, it soaks up the red and yellow parts of the l

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Jan 05 2026HEALTH

Navigating the National Kidney Foundation's Guidelines: A Clinician's Dilemma

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has recently released updated guidelines. These guidelines are meant to help doctors and nurses take better care of their patients. But what does this mean for the people on the front lines of healthcare? First, let's talk about what these guidelines are. They a

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Jan 05 2026SPORTS

Pedro Neto: A Stretch Too Far?

Gary Neville, a former Manchester United defender, recently made a bold statement. He claimed that Chelsea's Pedro Neto is just a "smidgen away" from being like Eden Hazard. This comparison, however, seems way off. First off, Neto is more similar to another Pedro who played for Chelsea. The one who

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Jan 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Mom Squad Feuds: Who's Left Out?

Celebrity moms are supposed to support each other, right? Well, Ashley Tisdale, now known as Ashley French, recently shared a different story. She wrote about her experience with a group of famous mom friends, including Meghan Trainor, Hilary Duff, and Mandy Moore. It turns out, this squad wasn't as

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Jan 05 2026WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Warm Days and Cool Nights Ahead

North Texas is in for a warm and dry start to the new year. The weekend will bring sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-60s. Nights will be chilly, though, with lows dropping to around 42 degrees. Winds will pick up during the day, ranging from 5 to 20 mph. The following w

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Jan 05 2026WEATHER

A Warm Pause in NYC's Chilly January

New York City is in for a treat this week, with temperatures set to climb into the 50s. This is a welcome change from the usual freezing weather that has been sticking around. The week starts off with a high of 37 degrees on Sunday. Winds will be blowing at around 24 miles-per-hour, but there will

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