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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

California's Education System: Spending More, Gaining Less

California's education system is spending a lot of money, but the results are not impressive. Governor Gavin Newsom recently talked about the state's education achievements. He mentioned that California spends $27, 418 per student, which includes federal funds. He also highlighted expansions in pre-

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

How Interactive Flipbooks Are Simplifying Communication in Schools

Colleges and universities are finding new ways to share information. They are using interactive flipbooks to make it easier to communicate. These flipbooks are like online versions of traditional documents. They keep the familiar look of printed materials but add more flexibility. Instead of sendin

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Jan 17 2026BUSINESS

Cooper Manning: Balancing Football, Business, and Family Life

Cooper Manning has a lot on his plate. He's not just a proud dad watching his son Arch shine as a quarterback at Texas. He's also a busy businessman and a key part of the famous Manning football family. This year, Cooper was always on the move. He traveled far and wide to support Arch, who had a st

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Rates: A Battle Between Consumers and Banks

Credit card interest rates are a hot topic right now. President Trump has suggested a 10% cap on these rates. This idea has sparked a debate. On one side, there are people who think it will help consumers. On the other side, banks and credit card companies are against it. Banks say a rate cap will

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Health: A New Way to Talk About Your Health

ChatGPT Health is a new feature that lets you talk about health and wellness in a private space. It's designed to keep your health information safe and separate from other chats. This is important because more people are using ChatGPT to understand medical stuff like lab results and prepare for doct

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Jan 16 2026OPINION

Time to Ditch Old Parking Meters in Charleston?

Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Chicago's Money Managers Need a Boost

Chicago is facing a big money problem. In 2027, the city might be short on cash by $1. 17 billion. That's a lot of money! The people in charge, called aldermen, are already working on next year's budget. But they have a big challenge ahead. A few years ago, the city created a team called COFA. This

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Jan 16 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Models with EMC2

Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Funding the Fight Against Cancer: A Worldwide Effort

Cancer is a major health issue worldwide. It affects millions of people and their families. Treating cancer is expensive. Many people cannot afford the care they need. This is a big problem. A new platform aims to change this. The Global Cancer Financing Platform is here to help. It connects people

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Citi's CFO Transition and Economic Insights

Citi's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mark Mason, has announced his departure from the role, marking a significant shift within the company. Mason, who has been with Citi for over two decades, will step down in early March. He will take on a new position as executive vice chairman and senior executi

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