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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, Trump Says

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, is in prison for a huge financial scam. He got 25 years for stealing billions from customers. Now, he wants a pardon. But Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, says no way. Trump made this clear in a recent interview. He won't pardon Bankman-Fried or ot

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Money Moves: Startups Get Funded for AI, Health, and More

On January 8, 2026, investors poured money into startups working on AI, healthcare, and other cutting-edge tech. The big winners included xAI, which raised a whopping $20 billion to build advanced AI systems, and Cyera, which got $400 million to help companies keep their AI secure. In the world of

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Cooper Union Tackles Campus Harassment

Cooper Union, a well-known school in New York, has agreed to make changes to address antisemitism and other forms of harassment on its campus. This decision comes after a legal battle with ten Jewish students who claimed the school did not protect them during a protest. The students said they were

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Jan 09 2026SCIENCE

Space Rocks Spinning Faster Than Ever Before

Astronomers have found a bunch of asteroids that are spinning super fast. One of them is really big and spins so quickly that it completes a full rotation in just about two minutes. This is a big deal because most asteroids are like loose piles of rocks. They are held together by gravity, not streng

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Jan 09 2026SCIENCE

Mars Rocks and Political Shocks: The Fight for NASA's Future

On Mars, a rover named Perseverance found a rock that could change everything. This rock, full of ancient mud and organic stuff, might hold clues about life on Mars. Scientists are excited because if life existed there, it could mean life is common in the universe. But bringing this rock back to Ear

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Jan 09 2026OPINION

Anchorage's Child Care Dilemma: Learning from Minnesota's Mistakes

Anchorage is thinking about using local money to support child care. Some people say this is a bad idea because of a fraud scandal in Minnesota. But is this a fair comparison? Minnesota's problem was with federal money. The money went through many hands before reaching the day cares. When fraud was

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Jan 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Coal Conundrum: A Costly Detour

The recent decision to keep the Craig coal power plant running longer is a step backward for Colorado. It ignores science, harms the environment, and will likely raise electricity bills. This move is part of a pattern of disregarding expert advice and economic realities. The plant was supposed to c

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

When Cars Become Weapons

A sheriff from Florida has strong words about a recent incident in Minneapolis. Grady Judd, the sheriff of Polk County, shared his thoughts on a situation where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman. She allegedly used her car to attack the agent. Judd did not hold back. He said the mayor of Minneap

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Jan 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Climate Change Denial and Its Impact on America

The planet is heating up. This is not a debate. Scientists worldwide, backed by countless studies, agree that human activities, especially burning fossil fuels, are the main drivers of climate change. Yet, despite overwhelming evidence, some leaders continue to dismiss these facts. One such leader

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

When Health Advice Clashes With Reality: A Look at Trump's Dietary Guidelines

In a strange twist, the White House recently held a press conference to announce new dietary guidelines, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. The focus was on combating obesity and promoting healthier eating habits. Kennedy emphasized the importanc

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