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Jan 26 2026CRIME

Pocket-Sized Panic: The Wild World of Pokemon Card Thefts

In the world of collectibles, Pokemon cards have become a hot commodity, and not just for kids. Adults are diving into this hobby, turning it into a serious business. But with high value comes high risk, and recently, thieves have been targeting trading card shops and collectors in Southern Californ

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

Reality Stars Making Moves in Politics: A Look at Their Journeys

Reality TV stars are increasingly stepping into the political arena, bringing their fame and public personas to the world of governance. Farrah Abraham, known for her role in Teen Mom, recently filed paperwork to run for Austin's city council in 2026. She initially aimed for the mayoral race but adj

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Jan 26 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weather Brings Power Problems to North Texas

North Texas is feeling the chill as a winter storm brings icy conditions and power outages to the area. Thousands of people are in the dark as the storm causes issues with the electric grid. Oncor, the state's largest electricity provider, is working hard to restore power to affected customers. The

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

China's Space Race: More Than Just Rockets

China's private space sector is making waves, and it's not just about rockets. Over the past decade, this industry has seen a massive boom, with private companies stepping up to the plate. The focus? Reusable rockets, satellites, and even space tourism. In 2022, China opened its doors to more priva

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Jan 26 2026EDUCATION

Schools, Tech, and Kids: Who's Watching the Data?

Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Prices Skyrocket as AI Demands More

The tech world is facing a big problem. AI is growing fast, and it needs a lot of memory chips. This is causing a shortage. The price of high-speed memory chips has gone up a lot. A year ago, a high-end drive cost about $3, 000. Now, it costs around $11, 000. That's a huge increase. This is a big de

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Jan 26 2026BUSINESS

Baker Hughes: A Mixed Bag of Results

Baker Hughes, a major player in the oilfield services industry, recently shared its quarterly results. The company saw a notable increase in its adjusted profit, up by 11%. This growth was largely driven by the demand for equipment and services, like gas turbines and compressors, which are crucial f

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Solana's Speed Bump: A Lesson in Network Coordination

Solana, known for its fast transactions, recently faced a challenge that highlighted the importance of quick coordination among its validators. The issue started when the Solana Status account urged validators to upgrade to Agave v3. 0. 14, calling it an urgent and critical update. However, the init

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Jan 26 2026FINANCE

Housing Finance Gets a Shake-Up: What's the Real Deal?

The housing finance landscape is experiencing a significant shift. Bill Pulte, the leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the go-ahead to acquire a much larger amount of mortgage bonds. This decision could have far-reaching effects on the housing ma

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech is Fixing Blurry PET Scans

PET scans are a big deal in medicine. They help doctors see inside the body. But sometimes, the pictures come out blurry. This happens because tiny light particles, called gamma photons, bounce around. They hit different spots than they should. This is called inter-crystal scattering, or ICS for sho

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