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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Boeing Bounces Back: A Closer Look at 2025's Airplane Sales

In 2025, Boeing made a comeback in the airplane sales race. They sold 1, 173 planes, beating Airbus for the first time since 2018. This shows Boeing is getting back on track after some tough years. Boeing delivered 600 planes last year. That's the most they've done in seven years. But remember, bef

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Davos: A Gathering of Minds Amid Global Turmoil

The world's most powerful people are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. This year, the event is taking place during a time of great uncertainty. The global economic order is being tested. U. S. President Donald Trump's policies are at odds with the forum'

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Mixing Weed and Cigarettes: The Hidden Challenge of Quitting

People are increasingly combining cannabis and tobacco, but the impact on quitting smoking is not well understood. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) occurs when cannabis use becomes problematic. However, it's unclear whether any cannabis use complicates quitting smoking or if the issue arises only with CU

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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 2026POLITICS

Car Talk Breakdown: Why Top Auto Bosses Snubbed a Senate Invite

Senator Ted Cruz had big plans to talk about car prices with the bosses of major car companies. He wanted to discuss how rules to fight climate change might be making cars more expensive. But things didn't go as planned. Cruz invited the heads of Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. He also invite

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Standing Up for Fair Play in Women's Sports

West Virginia's Attorney General, JB McCuskey, is taking a firm stance on a crucial issue. He's confident that his state's law, the Save Women's Sports Act, will hold up in the Supreme Court. This law aims to keep sports spaces separate for women and girls. McCuskey believes that allowing transgend

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Transgender Athletes: The Supreme Court Steps In

The Supreme Court is about to tackle a big issue: transgender athletes in sports. The case, which is being heard soon, could change the rules for who can play in which sports categories. Right now, 27 states have laws that stop transgender athletes from joining women's sports. Some people think this

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Bill Pulte's Role in the Fed Subpoena Drama

Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, played a big part in pushing for the Trump administration to subpoena the Federal Reserve. This move has stirred up quite a bit of tension, especially as President Trump is getting ready to pick a new leader for the Fed. Some of Trump's su

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Attack: The Fed's Fight for Independence

The Trump administration recently made a bold move against Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve. They started a questionable investigation into Powell's finances. This is unusual because the Fed is supposed to be independent. Powell, who is usually calm, spoke out. He said the investigatio

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Maine's Dry Spell: A Helping Hand for Businesses

Maine's recent drought left many businesses and nonprofits struggling. The federal government stepped in to help. They expanded disaster relief loans to more areas. York County and several New Hampshire counties are now included. Before, they were left out. The loans are for those hit hard by the dr

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