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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Aluminum's Big Comeback: Why Alcoa's Stock is Soaring

Alcoa's stock has seen a huge jump, doubling in just six months. This isn't just a random spike. It's part of a bigger story about how the world is changing and how companies like Alcoa are adapting. Aluminum is everywhere. It's in cars, planes, and even in the green energy tech we're all talking a

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Sneaky Attack on Betterment: What Happened and Why It Matters

Betterment, a popular automated investment platform, recently faced a cyberattack. Hackers used a clever trick called social engineering to break into some of Betterment's systems. This happened on January 9, and the hackers got their hands on personal details like names, email addresses, phone numb

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Jan 12 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Interest Rate Cap: What's the Deal?

Big changes might be coming to credit card interest rates. President Donald Trump recently suggested a temporary limit on these rates. He wants a 10% cap for one year, starting in January 2026. This news didn't sit well with banks and financial companies. Their stock prices dropped on Monday. Citi

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Jan 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos: New Tricks in the Works

Google Photos is cooking up some new tricks that might just make the app even more handy. Right now, they're tinkering with a "Playback speed" option for videos. This means users might soon be able to speed up or slow down videos right within the app. The options could range from a super slow 0. 25x

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

A Change of Heart: Zahawi Joins Reform UK

Nadhim Zahawi, who once held high positions in the Conservative Party, has made a surprising move. He has decided to join Reform UK, a party led by Nigel Farage. Zahawi believes the UK is facing a tough time and sees Reform as a way to bring about change. At a press event, Zahawi talked about why h

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Jan 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Laughs and Jabs at the Golden Globes

Wanda Sykes stole the spotlight at the Golden Globes, even though she wasn't the one winning an award. She was the one handing them out. The comedian had a field day roasting the nominees for best stand-up comedy. Each joke was sharper than the last, but the one aimed at Ricky Gervais hit the hardes

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Jan 12 2026BUSINESS

A New Path for Electric Cars: Europe and China Find Common Ground

Europe and China are trying to fix a problem with electric cars. The European Union and China have made a new plan. This plan might stop extra fees on some electric cars from China. These cars include the Volkswagen Cupra Tavascan. The European Union wants car companies to promise two things. First

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Jan 12 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Bold Moves: A Look at Monday's Biggest Stock Picks

Wall Street analysts made some big moves on Monday, shaking up the stock market with their bold predictions. Morgan Stanley, for instance, gave Datadog a thumbs up, saying the company's growth is set to keep climbing until 2027. They're betting big on Datadog's ability to monitor new apps and keep u

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

CBD Stores in North Carolina: What Are They Really Selling?

CBD is everywhere. People use it for all sorts of health reasons. But what do the stores selling it actually say about their products? A small study took a closer look at the ads inside CBD shops in North Carolina. First, it's important to know that CBD is big business. You can find it in stores al

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Big Oil and Big Politics: Trump vs. Exxon in Venezuela

Venezuela has a lot of oil. Like, a lot. It's got the biggest reserves in the world. So, it's no surprise that big oil companies are interested. But it's not that simple. The country has had some issues, to say the least. Exxon Mobil, one of the biggest oil companies in the world, has been cautious

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