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Jan 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The 2026 Golden Globes: What You Need to Know

The Golden Globes, a big deal in the entertainment world, are coming up soon. This event celebrates the best in movies, TV, and now even podcasts. The awards are decided by a group of international journalists. This year, the ceremony is adding a new category for podcasts, making it the third new ad

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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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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Beetroot's Hidden Treasures: A Smart Science Breakthrough

Scientists have found a clever way to study special compounds in beetroots. These compounds, called saponins, are tricky to separate and identify. But now, a new method using high-speed spinning tubes and super-accurate scales has made it easier. The team played with the acidity of the solution to

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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Global Wins: Identity, History, and Nature

People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people

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Jan 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Timothee Chalamet Shines at Film Festival with Kylie Jenner by His Side

Timothee Chalamet, a well-known actor, recently added another award to his collection. The 30-year-old actor attended the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards, but he chose to skip the red carpet. The event took place on Saturday night at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Ca

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Jan 04 2026WEATHER

Winter Weather Alert: Stay Safe on the Roads

Winter weather is making a comeback. The National Weather Service has warned several counties in Minnesota to expect a mix of snow, sleet, and ice this Sunday. The advisory covers Morrison, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright Counties, along with areas further east. The wintry mix is expected to start ar

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Jan 04 2026WEATHER

Windy Sunday, Warmer Week Ahead: DC's Weather Shifts

Weather in DC is set to change a lot in a few days. It started with a cold front on Sunday. This brought strong winds of 15–25 mph. The temperature felt even colder than it was, staying in the low to mid 40s. The winds calmed down in the evening. Overnight, it stayed cold with temperatures dropping

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

A Young Explorer's Dinosaur Discovery

A young boy's love for adventure led him to make a groundbreaking discovery in Alberta's Horseshoe Canyon. Nathan Hrushkin, just 12 years old, found a piece of a dinosaur fossil sticking out of a rock while on a hike with his dad. This wasn't just any fossil—it was part of a 69-million-year-old juve

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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