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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Crypto Investments Take a Hit: BTC and ETH Lead the Way

Last week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a significant downturn, with outflows reaching $1. 73 billion. This marks one of the largest outflows since mid-November 2025, according to CoinShares. The shift from the previous week's inflows of $2. 2 billion highlights the market's vo

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

A Former Police Chief's Pandemic Fraud Scheme

A former police chief in Alabama is in hot water for a clever scam involving COVID-19 relief funds. Samuel Cornelius Green, the ex-chief of Brundidge, admitted to tricking the government into giving him money he didn't deserve. He and his accomplice, Schemillia Levera Fenn, both admitted to wire fra

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Trust, Conspiracies, and Free Stuff: A Global Look at Sharing

People around the world are sharing more than ever. Freecycling, where folks give away items for free, is becoming popular. But why do people do it? A recent study looked at 16, 773 people from 34 countries to find out. Trust plays a big role. People who trust others more are more likely to give th

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating 50 Years of Charlie's Angels: A Look Back

In the 1970s, TV shows featuring women in leading roles were rare. Then, "Charlie's Angels" burst onto the scene, showcasing a trio of karate-kicking crime fighters. This groundbreaking series became a cultural sensation, captivating audiences for years. Now, half a century later, the stars of the s

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Jan 28 2026OPINION

Trust in Law Enforcement: A Delicate Balance

The Minneapolis police chief has a tough job. He took over after George Floyd's murder. His goal? Reduce crime and rebuild trust in the community. It's not easy, but progress is being made. Officers are getting better training. They're held accountable. Crime is going down. Trust is slowly coming ba

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Agilon Health Investors: Time to Take Action

Agilon Health is in hot water, and investors need to pay attention. The company is facing a lawsuit, and those who bought shares between February and August 2025 might be affected. The lawsuit claims Agilon made some big promises it couldn't keep, like overestimating its financial goals for 2025 and

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Stanford's Step Forward: Honoring Katie Meyer and Boosting Student-Athlete Mental Health

A deal has been reached between Stanford University and the family of Katie Meyer, a former soccer star who tragically took her own life in 2022. The university faced a lawsuit after Meyer's family claimed that disciplinary actions from Stanford contributed to her distress. Meyer, a talented goalie

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hiding from Magnets: A Real Possibility Now

The idea of hiding things from magnetic fields isn't just a theory anymore. Scientists have been working on this for a while, and now, a team from the University of Leicester has made a big step forward. They've come up with a way to cloak objects so that magnetic fields can't detect them. This isn'

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

NOAA's New Role: Helping Industry Dig Up the Ocean Floor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is stepping into a new role. Instead of focusing on science, it's now helping private companies find minerals on the ocean floor. This shift is part of a push to start deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. Deep-sea mining is a controversial

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Vermont's Energy Goals: A Story of Missed Targets and Missteps

Vermont's government is falling short on its energy-saving promises. A recent audit reveals that the state is not meeting its own energy reduction goals. These goals are set to cut costs and help the environment. The audit highlights problems with two key initiatives: the State Agency Energy Plan an

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