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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Global Wins: Identity, History, and Nature

People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Cops and Cash: The Millionaire State Troopers

The Massachusetts State Police have a reputation for high earnings, even when their behavior is questionable. Captain Thomas McCarthy, once the highest-paid state trooper, saw his income drop significantly last year. Despite this, he still made over $276, 000. This raises questions about accountabil

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

What Matters Most? Chinese Medical Students and Patient Info Sharing

Chinese medical students are at the forefront of a big question: what info should they share with patients facing serious illness? A recent study dug into this, looking at what factors students weigh most when deciding what to tell patients. It turns out, not all students prioritize the same things.

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Jan 04 2026BUSINESS

A Closer Look at the agilon health Legal Battle

A legal storm is brewing around agilon health, inc. , a company listed on the NYSE under the ticker AGL. A class action lawsuit has been filed, targeting those who bought the company's securities between February 26, 2025, and August 4, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that during this period, agilon and i

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Victims of Ancient Fungi

Deep in the past, around 99 million years ago, tiny creatures like ants and flies faced a grim fate. They were infected by fungi that still exist today. These fungi took over their bodies and minds, turning them into zombies before killing them. This is not a scary story, but a real discovery made b

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

A Young Explorer's Dinosaur Discovery

A young boy's love for adventure led him to make a groundbreaking discovery in Alberta's Horseshoe Canyon. Nathan Hrushkin, just 12 years old, found a piece of a dinosaur fossil sticking out of a rock while on a hike with his dad. This wasn't just any fossil—it was part of a 69-million-year-old juve

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

Walking on Two Legs: The Oldest Human Ancestor Uncovered

A recent study has shed new light on the ancient species Sahelanthropus tchadensis, suggesting it might be the oldest known human ancestor. This species, found in Chad's Djurab desert in the early 2000s, has been a topic of debate among scientists. The big question was whether it walked on two legs,

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Jan 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Fairmont Hotel: A Glimpse into Fame, Tragedy, and History

The Fairmont Hotel, a grand landmark in San Francisco, has seen its share of highs and lows. Recently, it became the scene of a tragic event involving Victoria Jones, the daughter of renowned actor Tommy Lee Jones. Found unresponsive in a hallway, her death has sparked questions and speculation. Aut

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Jan 02 2026OPINION

Clark County's Big Plans for 2026: Money, Bridges, and Homes

Clark County is looking ahead to 2026 with big plans. The main focus is on money. The state has a big budget gap. The governor wants to fix it without raising taxes. Lawmakers should do the same. They need to cut costs, not just raise taxes. The federal government is not helping. They claim to save

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

A Judge Stands Up for Migrants' Rights

A recent court decision has put a stop to a plan that would have forced thousands of migrants back to their home countries. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration did not properly think about the dangers these people would face if they were sent back to Honduras, Nepal, and Nic

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