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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone: A Funny Super Bowl Ad for Instacart

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone are teaming up for a quirky Super Bowl commercial. They are playing as brothers with strong accents and dressed like a singing duo from the 1970s. The ad is directed by Spike Jonze. This is Instacart's second year in a row advertising during the Super Bowl. Last year, I

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

Virginia Lawmakers Push for Inclusive Education

Virginia's Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public school education. This move comes as Democrats gain control of the state legislature and governor's office. The bill, HB 614, was filed by Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke. It seeks

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

A Child's Journey with Special Education

Growing up, school was not always easy. There were times when the usual classroom setup did not work well. This is where the Individualized Education Program, or IEP, came into play. It was a plan made just for the child, to help them learn in a way that suited their needs. The IEP was not just abo

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Little Hands, Big Impact: How a School Garden Grows More Than Plants

In Leesburg, VA, something special is sprouting at Frederick Douglass Elementary. It's not just a garden; it's a place where young minds are learning to nurture the Earth. This isn't just about growing vegetables. It's about growing a sense of responsibility in the next generation. The school's gar

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

How Our Brains and AI Think Alike

Ever thought about how your brain makes sense of words? It turns out, it's not so different from how AI does it. A recent study found that the way our brains process language is quite similar to how AI models understand words. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about language and the

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Floods in Mozambique: A Growing Crisis

Mozambique is facing a serious situation right now. Heavy rains have been causing major floods for the past two weeks. So far, 13 people have died, but this number is likely to go up. As the water starts to go down, more bodies might be found. The floods have been really bad. Rivers and dams have o

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Michigan's Chilly Reality: What's Ahead in the Next Few Weeks

Michigan is in for a rough ride this January. The state is bracing for a deep freeze that will last well into the next couple of weeks. The good news? There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's still a ways off. Roads are a mess right now. The tiny snowflakes that come with extreme cold pac

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Decoding Winter Weather Lingo

Winter storms are rolling in, and with them come a bunch of confusing terms. What's the deal with all these weather words? Let's break it down. First up, blizzards. You might think a blizzard is just a bunch of snow, but it's more than that. The National Weather Service says a blizzard happens when

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Frigid Friday: Schools Shut Down as Bitter Cold Hits Southeast Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota is bracing for a deep freeze, with temperatures plummeting to dangerously low levels. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about wind chills dropping to a staggering 50 below zero in the early hours of Friday, January 23rd, 2026. This bitter cold snap is not just a mi

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Jan 22 2026SPORTS

Phoenix Suns' Unexpected Comeback

The Phoenix Suns were in a tough spot. They had made big moves for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, but things didn't go as planned. They ended up with just one playoff series win and a lot of bad luck. They had to trade Durant and waive Beal, which left them with a lot of dead money and no draft pick

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