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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Stars Shine for Disney's Tangled Live-Action Adventure

Disney has picked two fresh faces to bring the beloved characters of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider to life in their upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Teagan Croft, an Australian actress, and Milo Manheim, known for his roles in the Zombies franchise, will take on the iconic roles originally voiced

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Lamar Jackson: The Ravens' Big Decision

The Baltimore Ravens are on the hunt for a new coach. This is a big deal because it's their first search in 18 years. The main challenge? Finding someone who can work well with their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson is 29 years old and has a lot of talent. He's the kind of player who can ch

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Who Got Left Out? Big Names Miss Actor Awards Nominations

The 2026 Actor Awards nominations are out, and some familiar faces are missing. Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked: For Good, ” didn’t make the cut. This is surprising because she was nominated at the Golden Globes and had a strong performance last year. Her co-star, Ariana Grande, did get

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

2026 Actor Awards: Who's in the Running?

The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, have unveiled their nominees. Leading the pack in film nominations is "One Battle After Another" with seven nods, including a nod for best stunt ensemble. "Sinners" follows closely with five nominations, also scoring a stunt ensemble nod. "Fra

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

House Votes to Extend Health Insurance Help

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives took a big step toward extending health insurance subsidies that expired last month. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act, help about 22 million people afford their health insurance. The vote was close, with 221 in favor and 205 against

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gainesville's Cultural Calendar: A Month of Arts, Music, and History

Gainesville and Alachua County have a packed schedule for January 2026, offering a mix of literary events, historical lectures, music festivals, and theatrical performances. The month kicks off with a celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday at The Lynx Books, featuring guest author Lauren Groff

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Jan 08 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Market Bounce: What's Driving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Up in 2026?

In early 2026, the crypto world is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are all on the rise. Bitcoin has climbed about 7%, while Ethereum is up nearly 9%. Many other altcoins are also seeing big gains. So, what's behind this surge? Experts point to several key factors. First, the end o

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Jan 08 2026CRIME

A Quiet Neighborhood Shaken by Sudden Police Activity

In a quiet part of Longmont, something unexpected happened. Police were busy at a house on Dexter Drive. They called it an active crime scene. One person was taken into custody, but no one knows why yet. Four people were taken to the hospital. Two had serious injuries. The other two were just being

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Jan 08 2026FINANCE

Financial Leaders Face Penalties for Misleading Investors

In a significant move, the UK's financial regulator has penalized two former top finance executives from Carillion, a major construction company that went under in 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, both ex-finance chiefs, were aware of serious issues

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

The Healthcare Subsidy Showdown

Democrats are facing a tough situation with healthcare subsidies. They promised these subsidies as a temporary fix, but now they're fighting to keep them forever. It's a common trick they use: promise something short-term, then fight to make it permanent. This has led to a lot of government spending

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