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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Russia's Money Woes: A Look at the 2025 Budget Deficit

Russia's 2025 budget deficit hit a significant 2. 6% of GDP, the largest gap since 2020. This means the country spent more than it earned, leading to a shortfall of 5. 6 trillion roubles. To put that into perspective, that's about $72. 12 billion. The main reason for this deficit? Oil and gas reven

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island's New Life Science Labs: A Game Changer for Local Innovation

Rhode Island is buzzing with excitement as its first life science incubator labs, Ocean State Labs, gear up to open their doors in Providence. This development marks a significant milestone for the state, offering a much-needed boost to its life science sector. The labs, located at 150 Richmond St.

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Jan 19 2026FINANCE

Why Variable Annuities Might Not Be the Safe Bet You Think

Retirement planning can be tricky. Many people near retirement age get offers for variable annuities, often wrapped in promises of guaranteed income. But financial expert Suze Orman warns that these products might not be as safe or beneficial as they seem, especially when bought within tax-deferred

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland: A New Front in Global Politics

Russia is enjoying the tension caused by Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. This interest has created a rift between the United States and Europe. However, Russia is cautious because this situation could affect its own plans in the Arctic. Russian officials have made comments that seem to suppor

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Military Chief Reveals Russia's Drone Plans

Russia is not looking for peace. Instead, they are making more weapons. Ukraine's top military leader, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said this in an interview. He shared that Russia is making 404 drones every day. But they want to make even more. Their goal is to make 1, 000 drones each day. This is a big incr

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Jan 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Is Resident Evil 5 the next big remake?

Resident Evil 4's remake was a hit, but should Capcom go for Resident Evil 5 next? This is a tough call. On one hand, Resident Evil 5 has some cool co-op moments. On the other hand, it's not as scary or balanced as Resident Evil 4. Plus, it's been around since 2009, and gaming has changed a lot sinc

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Body Clock Weakness Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between a person's internal body clock and their risk of developing dementia. The study, which wrapped up in December 2025, tracked over 2, 000 adults, all around 79 years old and initially free of dementia, for three years. To gather data, participants w

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

Ravenna's Chamber of Commerce Boosts Local Business Dreams

Ravenna's Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its game to support local entrepreneurs. The Business Launchpad, a program designed to help new businesses take off, has already seen success with its first venture, E. T. C. Sports. Now, it's gearing up for its second business, The Record Arsenal, set to

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Jan 18 2026LIFESTYLE

The Uncomfortable Truth About Reading Books

Reading books is a struggle. It's not just about finding the time. It's about the physical pain that comes with holding a book. People have been trying to find the perfect way to read for centuries. But no one has succeeded yet. The first novel was written over a thousand years ago. Since then, peo

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

The Ups and Downs of Learning from Home

Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research

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