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Jan 19 2026HEALTH

Parkinson's: To Test or Not to Test?

Parkinson's disease is tricky. It can start causing trouble inside the body way before anyone feels sick. Scientists have made tests to spot early warnings in healthy people. These tests look for things like α-synuclein and check for genetic risks. But wait, there's no cure yet. So, why bother gett

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Jan 19 2026OPINION

Our Ocean, Our Say: Time to Speak Up on Offshore Drilling

The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us

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Jan 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Coding: Fun, Fast, But Far from Perfect

AI coding tools are like supercharged assistants, but they're not magic wands. They can whip up impressive prototypes in a flash, but turning those into polished, production-ready software? That's a whole different ball game. Humans still call the shots, especially when it comes to dreaming up novel

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Jan 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's New Hit: A Crime Thriller Takes the Lead

Netflix has a new favorite, and it's not the rom-com that everyone was talking about just a week ago. The Rip, a crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has quickly climbed to the top of Netflix's charts. This shift from lighthearted romance to intense crime drama shows how quickly audie

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Jan 19 2026SPORTS

Local High School Stars Shine Bright in Weekly Sports Showdown

Every week, a group of standout high school athletes from Southwest Florida get a chance to shine. These boys, from different schools and sports, are nominated by their coaches or schools. They are then put to a vote by readers. The winner gets some cool prizes, like a T-shirt and a tote bag. Last

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Big Changes in Brazil's Financial Watchdog

Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,

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Jan 19 2026CRYPTO

Mutuum Finance: A New Way to Borrow and Lend in Crypto

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the crypto world with its unique lending protocol. This system lets users lend and borrow digital assets without giving up control of their holdings. It's like a bank, but for crypto, and it's designed to be secure and easy to use. The protocol has two main

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Jan 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Your TV's Sound Isn't as Good as It Should Be

Have you ever felt like your TV's sound is lacking? You might be using the wrong HDMI port. The HDMI eARC port is designed to give you the best audio experience, especially if you have a soundbar or a home theater setup. eARC, which stands for enhanced Audio Return Channel, has a higher data transf

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

A New Entertainment Hub Rises in Maryland

A new entertainment venue is coming to National Harbor in Maryland. This venue, called Sphere, is expected to bring a lot of benefits to the area. It will be the second Sphere in the U. S. and the first to use a smaller design. The project is a joint effort between Sphere Entertainment, the State of

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Vietnam's Communist Party Congress: A High-Tech, No-Connection Gathering

In Vietnam, something unusual is happening. The Communist Party Congress is taking place. Delegates are given special Samsung tablets. But these tablets are not like the ones people use every day. They do not have internet access. This is not all. Delegates cannot use their phones either. The phone

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