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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New Leader: Dina Powell McCormick Takes the Helm

Meta has a new big boss: Dina Powell McCormick. She's stepping into the roles of President and Vice Chairman. This isn't her first rodeo with Meta. She's been on their board, helping them with their big plans for AI and smart tech. Meta is growing fast. They're building huge data centers, energy sy

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Smart Trees for a Greener Future: How AI Can Help Cities Fight Climate Change

Cities are looking for ways to fight climate change. One big idea is to plant more trees. But just planting trees anywhere isn't enough. The right spots can make a big difference. A new study shows how AI can help find the best places to plant trees in cities. This can help cities capture more carbo

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Jan 13 2026SCIENCE

Harnessing Microbes to Extract Valuable Metals from Old Gadgets

The push for clean energy has created a huge need for metals. Instead of digging them out of the ground, we can get them from old electronics. This is not only good for the environment but also makes economic sense. Traditional ways of extracting metals from e-waste are not great. They use a lot of

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Chargers' Struggles: A Coach's Honest Take

The Chargers had a rough game. They lost 16-3 to the Patriots. It was the worst performance of any team during the NFL's wild card weekend. After the game, head coach Jim Harbaugh was honest. He didn't know why his team scored so few points. Harbaugh said, \"I don't have the answers. I wish I did.

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Workplace Stress and the Rise of Digital Mental Health Tools

Workplaces are becoming more stressful. Many people feel overwhelmed by their jobs. This is not just about feeling tired. It can lead to serious health problems. To fight this, digital tools are stepping in. These tools help people manage stress on their own. But, there are so many options. It's har

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Extra Messages Might Not Make a Difference in Tests

Tests that check how well something lasts already think about messages that go against it. This means they look at how strong it is when people say bad things about it. Adding more messages that go against it probably won't change much. Think about it like this: if you test a toy to see how strong

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Big Plans: Switch 2, Games, and More

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, recently shared some exciting updates about the company's future plans. He talked about the Nintendo Switch 2, new games, movies, and even anime streaming. First, let's talk about the Nintendo Switch 2. Furukawa mentioned that the supply has stabilized world

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Jan 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The 2026 Golden Globes: A Mix of Surprises and Predictions

The 2026 Golden Globes was a night filled with both expected and unexpected moments. Fans saw familiar faces like Leonardo DiCaprio being playfully teased about his dating history by host Nikki Glaser. Meanwhile, the win by "Adolescence" star Erin Doherty was a heartwarming moment, as she thanked th

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Jan 13 2026CRIME

A Boy's Safe Return After a Troubling Discovery

A 12-year-old boy from Oklahoma, who had been missing, was found safe. This happened just days after his mom and stepdad were arrested. They were suspected of abusing him. The boy was found in Caddo County, near a small town called Cement. How he got there is still a mystery. He was checked by doct

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

UK Watchdog Probes X Over AI-Generated Explicit Images

The UK's media regulator, Ofcom, is now looking into Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to worries about its AI chatbot, Grok. Reports suggest that Grok is being used to make and share explicit images of people without their permission. This includes undressed images of adults and even sexual

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