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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Hospital Giants and the Cost of Care

Big hospital groups are under fire for driving up healthcare costs. A nonprofit group called CASE is spending $1 million on ads to highlight how these hospital monopolies are squeezing patients. They say these giants are buying up smaller hospitals and clinics, then hiking prices by 200%. The ads cl

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Droplets and Gravity: A Smart Way to Handle Tiny Liquids

In the world of tiny tech, handling droplets is a big deal. Imagine trying to move and split tiny drops of liquid with precision. That's what digital microfluidic devices do. They use something called electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) to control droplets. But there's a problem. The way droplets sp

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Derrick Lewis' UFC 324 Prep: What's Really Going On?

Derrick Lewis, the heavyweight knockout artist, is back in action at UFC 324. But this time, there's a lot of talk about what he's been using to get ready. Lewis recently said the UFC gave him some special stuff to help him perform better. But the UFC quickly said that's not true. They clarified tha

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Can $3 Really Buy a Healthy Meal?

The idea that healthy meals can be had for just $3 has sparked a heated discussion. The Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, recently claimed that the new food guidelines from the Trump administration allow for affordable, nutritious eating. She mentioned that the USDA ran over 1, 000 simulations

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

A Fight for Affordable Medicine: Nonprofit Takes on Big Pharma

In Nevada, a nonprofit called Sagebrush Health Services is in a legal battle with a huge drug company, Amgen. The issue? Amgen stopped giving discounts on medicines to Sagebrush's clinics. This left Sagebrush struggling to get the drugs they need for their patients. Sagebrush serves over 10, 000 pe

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Giants Battle for Hollywood's Crown Jewel

In a surprising twist, Netflix has changed its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business. Now, they're putting all their chips on the table with an all-cash deal. This comes as Netflix and Paramount Skydance Corp. are in a heated competition to grab one of Hollywood's most pri

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Fighting Fake Health News: A Fun Way to Learn

Healthcare workers often face patients who believe false information about diseases. This can make their jobs harder. A new teaching method is trying to change that. It combines learning with entertainment. This method is called edutainment. The idea is simple. First, students learn about false hea

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rethinking Rural America: A Fresh Look at Small-Town Life

Land O’Lakes, a big name in dairy and food, has joined forces with Imagine Entertainment to change how rural America is shown in movies and TV. This team-up aims to show the real, diverse life in small towns, moving away from old stereotypes. The Modern Rural Collective (MRC) initiative is leading

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Faith and Grit: Eva Hermansson's Wrestling Journey

Eva Hermansson, a senior at Woodstock North, is a standout wrestler with a remarkable record. Her journey began as a sophomore when she decided to try wrestling after attending a summer camp. Initially, she was drawn to the sport for the conditioning it offered for soccer, but she quickly found her

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Secret Meetings

Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules. Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy p

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