DR MICHAEL T BENSON

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

New Fed Faces: Who's Calling the Shots on Interest Rates?

The Federal Reserve is getting four new members this year, and they might not be too keen on cutting interest rates. These new voters could make things tricky for President Trump, who's been pushing for lower rates. The Fed's job is to keep prices stable and make sure everyone has a job, but that's

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Jan 27 2026SPORTS

Red Bull's New Car Hits a Snag

The new Red Bull F1 car, RB22, faced an unexpected hurdle during the first pre-season test in Barcelona. Isack Hadjar, a Red Bull driver, was behind the wheel when the car crashed on the second day of testing. The incident occurred at Turn 14, where the car's rear end collided with the Tecpro barrie

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

A Nation Reflects After Another Life Lost

The country was hit by a storm of emotions, not just snow, after the recent events in Minneapolis. People everywhere were glued to their screens, watching the chaos unfold. Protesters and police faced off, tear gas filled the air, and once again, a video showed a person shot by a federal agent. The

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

US Agents at Winter Olympics Stir Italian Controversy

The upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy have sparked a heated debate. The US is sending agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support security operations. This move has angered many Italians, especially after recent incidents involving ICE in the US. ICE agents have been involved i

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Jan 27 2026SCIENCE

Time is Ticking: How Close Are We to Global Disaster?

The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of how near humanity is to self-destruction, has been moved closer to midnight. This clock, started by scientists after World War II, now stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The main reasons for this change include the growing risks from nucle

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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big Names Shine Bright at BAFTA Nominations

The BAFTA nominations for 2026 are out, and it's clear that some films are stealing the spotlight. "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" are leading the pack with a whopping 14 and 13 nominations respectively. This is a big deal because "One Battle After Another" had the most longlist mentions ev

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Jan 27 2026CRIME

Brothers in Jail Fight Back Against Accusers

Three brothers, once big names in real estate, are now behind bars. They've been there for over a year, waiting for their trial to start. The charges? Running a sex-trafficking operation. But they're not taking these accusations lying down. Even from jail, they're trying to turn the tables on the wo

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Minnesota in Hot Water Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

The Trump administration has taken a big step in a dispute over transgender athletes in Minnesota. They sent the case to the Department of Justice. The issue is about Title IX, a law that stops sex discrimination in schools. The administration says Minnesota is breaking this law by letting transgend

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Navigating a World Without Rules: A Smart Approach for the West

The world has changed a lot since the Cold War ended. Back then, the West thought that power, rules, and values all moved together. They believed that being strong, trading with others, and promoting freedom would all support each other. But that world is gone now. Today, things are more complicate

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

Why Tokenization is Changing Finance Without the Hype

Tokenization is making waves in finance, but not in the way you might think. It's not about wild speculation or get-rich-quick schemes. Instead, it's about making the financial system work better. Think faster transactions, fewer middlemen, and more transparency. It's like giving old financial proce

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