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Jan 06 2026FINANCE

Retirement Savings: The Hidden Tax Trap for Seniors

Many seniors are missing out on a key rule for their retirement savings. They are not taking out the required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from their accounts. This oversight leads to unnecessary tax penalties. The IRS has set rules that once someone hits a certain age, they must start withdrawin

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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

PENN Entertainment Shakes Up Leadership for a Digital Future

PENN Entertainment is making big changes to its leadership team. The company wants to focus more on digital services and improve how it connects with customers. Two top executives, Todd George and Rich Primus, are leaving. They have been with PENN for a long time and helped shape its current success

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Jan 06 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Drop: Is It All About Tougher Prosecution?

Ivan Bates, Baltimore's State's Attorney, is making waves with a significant drop in crime rates. He's been in office for three years, and things are looking up. The office itself has seen a makeover, but the real change is in the way things are done. Bates has boosted the team, adding more prosecu

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Jan 06 2026EDUCATION

A New Leader Steps Up for Arkansas Schools

A big change is happening in Arkansas schools. Zondria Campbell just got a huge job. She is now the Director of Schools for The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) in Arkansas. This means she will lead the Little Rock campus and help open new schools all over the state. Campbell has spent over 20 y

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Jan 06 2026SCIENCE

MXenes: The Science Behind Their Strength and Flexibility

MXenes are a type of two-dimensional material that scientists are really interested in. They are made up of layers of metal and carbon or nitrogen atoms. The space between these layers is what makes MXenes special. This space can change depending on what atoms are on the surface of the layers. Scie

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Jan 06 2026SCIENCE

States Step Up to Save Science: What's Happening Across the U. S.

Science funding in the U. S. is in trouble. The federal government, under the Trump administration, has been cutting back on support for research. This has left scientists, universities, and medical centers scrambling for alternatives. Now, some states are stepping in to fill the gap. In New York,

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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why the EPA is Setting Limits on Rocket Fuel in Drinking Water

The EPA is finally setting limits on perchlorate, a chemical found in rockets and explosives, in drinking water. This move comes after a long legal battle and a court order, not because the EPA thinks it will make a big difference to public health. Perchlorate can mess up the thyroid, which is espe

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Guinea's New Leader: What's Next?

Guinea's Supreme Court has given the green light to Mamady Doumbouya's big win in the recent election. This means the former military leader, who took control in a 2021 coup, is now set to be president for the next seven years. The court also noted that the runner-up, Abdoulaye Yero Balde, decided

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Jan 05 2026FINANCE

Crypto Trading Takes Off Despite Market Slump

In 2025, something interesting happened in the world of crypto trading. Even though the prices of big cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were going down, people were still really into trading derivatives on CME Group. This platform saw a huge jump in trading activity for crypto derivatives.

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Albuquerque's Mayor Takes On Big Challenges in New Term

Mayor Tim Keller is back for another term in Albuquerque, and he's got his work cut out for him. He's tackling some serious issues like homelessness and crime. During his swearing-in ceremony, he talked about the tough times the city is going through. He said people are scared about money, losing lo

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